Stripe operates global payments infrastructure serving millions of companies across 50+ countries. The platform processes 250 million+ API requests per day with 99.999% historical uptime, handling over $1.4 trillion in payments annually. More than 100 industry leaders process over $1 billion each on the platform, with support for 135+ currencies and payment methods spanning online and in-person transactions.
The core technical problem Stripe addresses is enabling seamless payment acceptance and financial operations at scale. The platform provides an API-driven foundation for payments processing, payouts to recipients, and financial process automation. This infrastructure must handle high transaction volumes, multi-currency settlement, diverse payment method types, and global regulatory compliance - all while maintaining the reliability characteristics that underpin internet-scale commerce.
Stripe maintains dual headquarters in San Francisco and Dublin with offices in London, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo, and other locations. The company serves businesses of all sizes, from new startups to public companies and industry leaders, across verticals including online retail, subscription services, software platforms, and marketplaces.