Guides: getting paid when Stripe isn't available

Plain-English guides for founders, freelancers and creators outside the US and EU. Every guide is built from the GetPaidAtlas data: official sources, with the date each one was checked. GetPaidAtlas is an independent guide, not a payment provider. We never receive, hold or move anyone's money, and we don't process payments. We link to each platform's own official page, so you apply with them directly.

Articles

• Stripe alternatives in Latin America and the Caribbean (2026): what works in each country
  Stripe lists 2 of 33 Latin American and Caribbean countries. Country-by-country table, by region, of which merchants of record accept sellers, with fees, sources and check dates. Published 2026-10-26
• Stripe alternatives in Africa (2026): what works in each country
  Stripe lists 5 of 58 African countries and territories. Country-by-country table, by region, of which merchants of record accept sellers, with fees, sources and check dates. Published 2026-10-25
• Stripe alternatives in the Middle East and North Africa (2026): what works in each country
  Stripe lists only the UAE out of 17 MENA countries. Country-by-country table of which merchants of record accept sellers, with fees, sources and check dates. Published 2026-10-24

Explainers

• What is a merchant of record? MoR vs payment processor
• The US LLC route: Stripe Atlas vs doola, Mercury residence limits

Reference

• Payment platform availability by country: every country × 12 platforms in one sortable table, with a free CSV download (CC BY 4.0)
• Stripe alternatives by country (70 country guides)
• Side-by-side comparisons
• Alternatives to each platform
• Check your country

Not legal, tax or financial advice. Provider rules change often and depend on your business type, what you sell, and the documents you hold. Always verify with the provider before you build or sign up. 'Unclear' means we could not confirm it from an official source.