Stripe is a payment processing platform that provides APIs and tools for accepting payments, managing subscriptions, and handling financial transactions.
Why It Matters
Stripe makes accepting payments dramatically easier with well-documented APIs and handles PCI compliance, fraud detection, and global payments out of the box.
When to Use This
- Accepting credit card payments online
- Managing recurring subscriptions
- Splitting payments between platforms and vendors
- Issuing refunds and managing disputes
Examples
- E-commerce site with Stripe Checkout
- SaaS app using Stripe Billing for subscriptions
- Platform splitting marketplace payments with Stripe Connect