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Is Your Website
Stripe-Ready?

Stripe auto-rejects accounts that fail their compliance review — often without warning. Check if your site passes before you apply. Free, in 30 seconds.

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This tool is an independent compliance aid provided by Launchese Ltd and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Stripe, Inc. in any way. Stripe is a registered trademark of Stripe, Inc.

Results reflect publicly available compliance guidelines and are provided for informational purposes only. This tool does not constitute professional, legal, or financial advice. A passing score does not guarantee Stripe approval, account decisions, or continued eligibility. Stripe may update their requirements at any time. Always refer to Stripe's official documentation for the most current guidance.

Launchese Ltd accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of this tool or reliance on its results. Use of this tool is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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How It Works

Check if your website meets Stripe's requirements in three simple steps.

1

Enter your website URL

Paste any website address into the scanner. No signup, no payment, no account required.

2

We run 20 compliance checks

Our scanner analyses your site for SSL, policies, contact info, business identity, product clarity, and more — the same signals Stripe reviews.

3

Get your personalised audit report

Receive a detailed score with specific, AI-powered recommendations for every issue found. Know exactly what to fix and how.

What We Check: 20-Point Stripe Compliance Audit

Our scanner evaluates your website across four categories covering every signal Stripe reviews when approving merchant accounts.

🔒Security & Technical

3 checks
  • ✓
    SSL / HTTPS — Valid SSL certificate and HTTPS enforcement
  • ✓
    Mixed Content — No insecure HTTP resources loaded on HTTPS pages
  • ✓
    Site Health — Pages load correctly with no server errors or broken links

📋Legal & Policy Pages

5 checks
  • ✓
    Privacy Policy — Publicly accessible data protection and privacy policy
  • ✓
    Refund Policy — Clear returns and refund terms for customers
  • ✓
    Terms of Service — Terms governing use of your website and services
  • ✓
    Shipping Policy — Delivery timelines, costs, and shipping information
  • ✓
    Cancellation Policy — How customers can cancel orders or subscriptions

🏢Business Identity & Trust

6 checks
  • ✓
    Contact Information — Email address, phone number, or contact form
  • ✓
    Business Address — Physical or registered office address displayed
  • ✓
    Social Media Presence — Links to active social media profiles
  • ✓
    Meta Tags — Proper page titles, descriptions, and Open Graph tags
  • ✓
    Placeholder Content — No Lorem Ipsum or template text left on pages
  • ✓
    Legal Entity Name — Registered company name visible (Ltd, LLC, GmbH, etc.)

💳Product & Payment Clarity

6 checks
  • ✓
    Product Descriptions — Clear descriptions of what you sell or offer
  • ✓
    Currency Display — Prices shown with correct currency symbols
  • ✓
    Promotion Disclosure — Terms and conditions for any special offers
  • ✓
    Payment Logos — Accepted payment method icons displayed
  • ✓
    Structured Data — Schema.org markup for products, prices, and business
  • ✓
    Policy Page Accuracy — Policy pages contain real content, not placeholders

Why Stripe Reviews Your Website

20
Compliance Checks
30s
Average Scan Time
10,000+
Founders Trusted Us

Stripe automatically reviews every merchant's website as part of their onboarding and ongoing compliance process. Their systems scan for trust signals, legal policies, and clear product information to ensure merchants meet regulatory requirements and provide a trustworthy experience for cardholders.

Accounts that fail this review are often rejected without detailed explanation, leaving business owners unsure what went wrong. Common triggers include missing privacy or refund policies, no visible contact information, placeholder content left from website templates, and inadequate product descriptions.

Our Payment Audit Tool replicates the checks Stripe performs so you can identify and fix compliance gaps before applying. Whether you're launching a new e-commerce store, a SaaS platform, or setting up a UK company as an international founder, running this free audit takes 30 seconds and could save you weeks of back-and-forth with Stripe's support team.

Read our full guide: How to Stop Stripe from Suspending Your UK Business Account

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stripe check on your website?
Stripe reviews websites for compliance with their Terms of Service before approving merchant accounts. They check for a valid SSL certificate, clear privacy and refund policies, visible contact information, a registered business address, product descriptions with transparent pricing, and more. Our tool runs 20 of these checks automatically so you can fix issues before Stripe reviews your site.
Why was my Stripe account rejected or suspended?
Stripe rejects or suspends accounts when websites lack essential trust signals. Common reasons include missing policies (privacy, refund, terms of service), no business contact information, placeholder or Lorem Ipsum content, security issues like missing SSL, and unclear product descriptions. Even established businesses face rejection if their website doesn't meet Stripe's compliance requirements.
What is a Stripe compliance audit?
A Stripe compliance audit evaluates your website against the criteria Stripe uses when reviewing merchant accounts. This includes security checks (SSL, mixed content), legal requirements (privacy policy, terms of service, refund policy), trust signals (contact info, business address, social media), and product clarity (pricing, descriptions, payment logos). Our free tool automates this 20-point review in about 30 seconds.
How do I make my website Stripe-ready?
Start by running our free 20-point audit to identify specific gaps. Common fixes include: adding an SSL certificate, publishing privacy and refund policies, displaying your business address and contact details, ensuring product descriptions are clear with visible pricing, and removing any placeholder content. Most websites can become Stripe-ready within a day using the personalised recommendations in your audit report.
Do I need a privacy policy to use Stripe?
Yes. Stripe requires all merchants to have a publicly accessible privacy policy on their website. This policy must explain how you collect, use, and protect customer data. It is one of the most common reasons for Stripe account rejection. Your privacy policy should be linked from your website footer and be easy for both customers and Stripe's review team to find.
What are Stripe's website requirements?
Stripe requires HTTPS/SSL security, a privacy policy, refund and return policy, terms of service, visible business contact information, a physical or registered business address, clear product or service descriptions, transparent pricing with currency display, and the removal of placeholder or template content. Our audit checks all of these requirements and six additional trust signals.
Can international founders use Stripe in the UK?
Yes. International founders can register a UK limited company and apply for a Stripe account. However, your website must meet the same compliance standards as any UK business. Our Payment Audit Tool is trusted by over 10,000 international founders launching in the UK to verify their websites meet Stripe's requirements before applying.
How long does the compliance check take?
Our automated Stripe compliance audit takes approximately 30 seconds. Enter your website URL, our scanner runs all 20 checks simultaneously, and you receive a detailed score with AI-powered recommendations for every issue found. No signup, no payment, and no account required.
What score do I need to pass Stripe's review?
While Stripe doesn't publish a specific score threshold, our tool rates websites on a 20-point scale. Sites scoring 18 or above are rated "Stripe-Ready" and are well-positioned for approval. Sites scoring 14–17 are "Almost There" and typically need minor fixes. Below 14 indicates significant compliance gaps that should be addressed before applying.
Is this tool affiliated with Stripe?
No. This Payment Audit Tool is built by Launchese, a UK company formation service for international founders. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Stripe, Inc. in any way. Our tool independently analyses websites against publicly known Stripe compliance requirements to help businesses prepare for Stripe's own review process.