How to Create a Stripe Account

What This Is

Stripe is one of the payment processors supported by BRS. It allows you to accept credit and debit card payments online and supports payment methods such as Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Before connecting Stripe to BRS, you'll need to create and verify a Stripe account.


Before You Start

Have the following information available:

  • Business name
  • Business address
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Bank account information
  • Tax information (if applicable)
  • Personal identification information for the account owner

Stripe may request additional information depending on your country and business type.


How to Sign Up for Stripe

  1. Visit Stripe
  2. Click Get Started
  3. Enter your:
  • Email address
  • Full name
  • Password
  1. Verify your email address
  2. Follow the setup process to create your Stripe account

  3. Complete Your Business Information


During setup, Stripe will ask for information about your business, including:

  • Business name
  • Business type
  • Business address
  • Website URL
  • Phone number
  • Tax information

Enter the information accurately to avoid delays during verification.


Add Your Bank Account

Stripe requires a bank account to deposit funds from customer payments.

You will be asked to provide:

  • Bank account number
  • Routing number (if applicable)
  • Account holder information

Payments collected through Stripe will be deposited into this account.


Verify Your Account

Stripe may require identity verification before you can process payments.

This can include:

  • Government-issued ID
  • Business documentation
  • Tax information
  • Additional verification steps

Verification requirements vary by country and business type.


Activate Your Account

Once your information has been submitted and approved, your Stripe account will be ready to accept live payments.

You can then connect Stripe to your BRS account.

See: How to Connect Stripe to BRS


Common Questions

How Long Does Verification Take?

Many accounts are approved quickly, but some may require additional review.

If Stripe requests more information, verification can take longer.


Can I Use Stripe Before Verification Is Complete?

Some Stripe accounts may have limited functionality until all required verification steps have been completed.


Important Notes

Stripe controls all account approvals and verification requirements.

BRS cannot approve, verify, or modify Stripe accounts on your behalf.

If your Stripe account is restricted or requires additional information, contact Stripe support directly.


Additional Recommendations

Before connecting Stripe to BRS:

  • Complete all verification requests from Stripe
  • Confirm your bank account has been added successfully
  • Review your business information for accuracy
  • Ensure your account is fully activated

Completing these steps first helps prevent payment processing issues after connecting Stripe to your BRS website.