Stripe in Pakistan: is it available, and how to get paid
No. Pakistan isn't on Stripe's list of supported countries, so a business based there can't open a Stripe account. Of the merchants of record we checked, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy and Polar pay out to founders in Pakistan. For local customers, Safepay and Easypaisa online payment gateway take payments in PKR.
Global options for founders in Pakistan
| Provider | What it is | For Pakistan | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe | payment processor | No | Not on the list of supported countries/regions | stripe.com |
| Stripe Atlas | US company formation | Yes | No founder-country exclusion found; Atlas terms only name Prohibited Jurisdictions (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Crimea), none of which is this country | stripe.com |
| Paddle | merchant of record | Yes | Not on Paddle's unsupported seller countries list | paddle.com |
| Lemon Squeezy | merchant of record | Yes | On the bank payout list (PayPal payouts also offered) | docs.lemonsqueezy.com |
| Polar | merchant of record | Yes | On Polar's payout countries list | polar.sh |
| Dodo Payments | merchant of record | No | Pakistan isn't on Dodo Payments's country list. | docs.dodopayments.com |
| Wise Business | business account | No | Not on the list. You may be able to register and send money, but not hold money or get account details to receive | wise.com |
| PayPal | wallet | No | Pakistan isn't on PayPal's country list. | paypal.com |
Local gateways in Pakistan
| Gateway | Takes | Fee | Who can sign up | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safepay | Credit and debit cards (domestic and international), wallets, Raast, payment links, subscriptions | Cards 2.9% + Rs 30 per successful domestic card charge, plus 0.3% for international cards; wallets and Raast 1.5%. No setup or monthly fees on the Standard plan. | Sole proprietors (registered or unregistered), small businesses and freelancers can apply with a CNIC or passport, a bank account certificate and an FBR NTN certificate; companies and partnerships too. Foreign nationals use a passport. | getsafepay.pk |
| Easypaisa online payment gateway | Payments from the easypaisa app and over the counter (OTC) at easypaisa agents | Not published. Easypaisa's business page lists no gateway rate; merchants register through its merchant portal. | Not stated | easypaisa.com.pk |
Worth knowing in Pakistan
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Local rail | Raast is Pakistan's instant payment system; Safepay accepts it online at 1.5% per successful charge. | getsafepay.pk |
| Regulation | Safepay states it is regulated by the State Bank of Pakistan. | getsafepay.pk |
Fees on the global options
| Provider | Headline fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | 2.9% + 30¢ per successful domestic card transaction (US pricing page; currency not named) | stripe.com |
| Stripe Atlas | $500 one-time setup fee including government fees and the first year of registered agent, then $100 a year (currency not named) | stripe.com |
| Paddle | 5% + 50¢ per checkout transaction (currency not named) | paddle.com |
| Lemon Squeezy | 5% + 50¢ per transaction (currency not named); small extra fees can apply in edge cases | lemonsqueezy.com |
| Polar | 5% + 50¢ per transaction on the free Starter plan for organisations created on or after 27 May 2026, plus 1.5% for non-US cards (currency not named) | polar.sh |
| Dodo Payments | 4% + 40¢ per transaction, plus 1.5% for cards and payment methods outside the US (currency not named) | dodopayments.com |
| PayPal | US rates: 2.99% + fixed fee for card payments, 3.49% + fixed fee for PayPal Checkout; sellers in other countries pay their country's rates | paypal.com |
Questions about getting paid in Pakistan
- Is Stripe available in Pakistan?
- No. Pakistan isn't on Stripe's list of supported countries, so a business based there can't open a Stripe account. Checked on Stripe's global availability page on 27 October 2026.
- What can I use instead of Stripe in Pakistan?
- To sell software or digital products worldwide, a merchant of record that pays out to Pakistan: Paddle, Lemon Squeezy and Polar. To take payments from local customers, local gateways such as Safepay and Easypaisa online payment gateway.
- Which merchants of record pay out to Pakistan?
- Paddle, Lemon Squeezy and Polar. Dodo Payments doesn't, according to its own country list.
- How much does Safepay charge?
- Cards 2.9% + Rs 30 per successful domestic card charge, plus 0.3% for international cards; wallets and Raast 1.5%. No setup or monthly fees on the Standard plan. That's as published on getsafepay.pk. Who can sign up: Sole proprietors (registered or unregistered), small businesses and freelancers can apply with a CNIC or passport, a bank account certificate and an FBR NTN certificate; companies and partnerships too. Foreign nationals use a passport.
- Can I receive PayPal payments in Pakistan?
- No. Pakistan isn't on PayPal's country list.
- Can I use Stripe Atlas from Pakistan?
- Yes. No founder-country exclusion found; Atlas terms only name Prohibited Jurisdictions (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Crimea), none of which is Pakistan.
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To choose between a merchant of record, a US company and a local gateway, read Stripe not available in my country.
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