Stripe in Turkey: is it available, and how to get paid
No. Turkey 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, Polar and Dodo Payments pay out to founders in Turkey. For local customers, Sipay takes payments in TRY.
Global options for founders in Turkey
| Provider | What it is | For Turkey | 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 | Yes | On the accepted countries list as Türkiye. Eligibility follows the country that issued your government ID (and every director's and owner's ID) | 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 | Turkey isn't on PayPal's country list. | paypal.com |
Local gateways in Turkey
| Gateway | Takes | Fee | Who can sign up | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sipay | Debit and credit cards from all banks, including Visa and Mastercard, single and installment payments, payment links, subscriptions, and payments in other currencies such as US dollars or euros. | 3.39% commission, advertised for new businesses, start-ups and new e-commerce sellers, with no transaction fee and no setup or integration fee. Custom offers on request. Whether KDV (VAT) is included is not stated. | You need a tax-registered business. Documents asked for include a trade registry gazette, activity certificate, tax plate, signature circular, ID of the company officer and company bank details. | sipay.com.tr |
Worth knowing in Turkey
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Local rail | FAST is the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye's instant payment system, available 24/7, live for all customers since 8 January 2021. | tcmb.gov.tr |
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 Turkey
- Is Stripe available in Turkey?
- No. Turkey 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 Turkey?
- To sell software or digital products worldwide, a merchant of record that pays out to Turkey: Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, Polar and Dodo Payments. To take payments from local customers, a local gateway such as Sipay.
- Which merchants of record pay out to Turkey?
- Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, Polar and Dodo Payments.
- How much does Sipay charge?
- 3.39% commission, advertised for new businesses, start-ups and new e-commerce sellers, with no transaction fee and no setup or integration fee. Custom offers on request. Whether KDV (VAT) is included is not stated. That's as published on sipay.com.tr. Who can sign up: You need a tax-registered business. Documents asked for include a trade registry gazette, activity certificate, tax plate, signature circular, ID of the company officer and company bank details.
- Can I receive PayPal payments in Turkey?
- No. Turkey isn't on PayPal's country list.
- Can I use Stripe Atlas from Turkey?
- Yes. No founder-country exclusion found; Atlas terms only name Prohibited Jurisdictions (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Crimea), none of which is Turkey.
Other countries
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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.
- Stripe
- No
- Currency
- TRY (Turkish lira)
- Merchants of record paying out
- 4 of 4
- Checked
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