stripe

Stripe is a global financial infrastructure and payment processing platform headquartered in the United States that serves businesses in 46 countries worldwide, including Mexico. The company provides comprehensive payment solutions enabling businesses to accept online and in-person payments, manage subscriptions, handle billing, and process bank transfers. Stripe operates in Mexico as part of its Latin American expansion, offering payment processing services that support local payment methods and currencies. In March 2025, Stripe rebuilt its bank transfer capabilities specifically for Mexican businesses alongside UK, EU, and Japanese markets, providing automated reconciliation, simplified returns and refunds, and full platform integration. The platform supports diverse payment options including credit and debit cards, local payment methods like OXXO cash payments, and mobile payment solutions such as Dimo, which are critical for serving Mexico's significant unbanked population. Stripe's technology infrastructure serves both small businesses and large enterprises, with major global partners including Shopify, OpenAI, and Deutsche Bank. The company is valued at approximately $106 billion as of 2026 and is expanding its capabilities beyond traditional payments into blockchain and cryptocurrency. Stripe acquired stablecoin startup Bridge for $1.1 billion in 2024 and is developing Tempo, a layer 1 blockchain expected to launch its mainnet in 2026. The company partners with venture capital firm Paradigm on this initiative and is integrating AI-powered commerce features, including agentic commerce protocols developed with OpenAI. Stripe also offers Stripe Atlas, enabling international entrepreneurs to incorporate US companies and access its platform. The fintech remains privately held with no immediate IPO plans as of January 2026.