Stripe Issuing

Spec sheet

What it does

Stripe Issuing provides infrastructure to create and manage virtual and physical card programs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stripe.com

Intended users

Stripe describes startups, platforms, and fintechs as users of Stripe Issuing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stripe.com

Integrations

Stripe Issuing supports issuing cards through Connect and lists Apple Pay and Google Pay support in Stripe's Issuing launch post.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stripe.com

Headquarters

San Francisco, United States, and Dublin, IrelandRead 28 Sep 2026 · stripe.com

Bank and approval limits

The product page says consumer and commercial cards are issued by Stripe's bank partners and that certain card program features are subject to bank approval.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stripe.com

Card features

Features listed include instant virtual cards, customizable card design, physical card fulfillment, digital wallets, and real-time authorization.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stripe.com

Card programs

Stripe Issuing supports commercial and consumer debit card programs, including virtual and physical cards.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stripe.com

Card types

The product page lists secured and charge cards for commercial programs and revolving credit cards, prepaid debit cards, and wallets for consumer programs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stripe.com

Cardholder support

Stripe says cardholders can receive 24/7 live support and that Stripe can handle disputes on the program's behalf.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stripe.com

Fraud protection

Stripe says Issuing fraud tools are trained on data from trillions of transactions and work with real-time spend controls.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stripe.com

Processing option

With processing only, customers keep their existing banking relationships and licenses while Stripe handles processing and optional services such as card design, fulfillment, and dispute management.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stripe.com

Program management

With program management, Stripe manages bank partnerships, compliance, card networks, and card fulfillment.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stripe.com

Regional availability

The product page reports support across 75+ global markets.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stripe.com

Spend controls

The product offers real-time spend controls, including limits and custom rules, to help control expenses and prevent fraud.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stripe.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

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