Setting up a Stripe account is similar to setting up a Bank account - all details need to be correct and are verified to ensure your account is secure.
Below is a checklist of information you will need to complete the process, it is good to have as much to hand as possible before you start as the page can time out if there is a delay and you would need to start the process again.
To set up your Stripe account you will need to provide the following information.
The first thing you will need to do is confirm your email address and provide the following information.
The Country you are located in
A short description of what your business does
The type of business you are (Individual/Sole proprietorship, Corporation, Non-Profit, Partnership)
*A little tip: If you do not have a company registration number select Individual/Sole Proprietorship
The business address or the address where you operate from.
Website address - this box must be completed
*Another tip - if you do not have a website then include a link to a Facebook page for your event
Your personal details:
Legal Name
Date of Birth
Address
Credit card statement details - this is what your purchaser will see on their credit card statement after a successful transaction
Business name
Phone number
Bank details:
Bank account currency
Sort Code
Account number
Stripe Account Log - In
Email address
Password
Stripe does not use this information for any other purpose, and they take your privacy and the security of your data very seriously. For more information about Stripe's Privacy Policy please read more https://stripe.com/gb/privacy