Stripe is a payment processing platform handling billions of dollars in online transactions. Key features: Checkout (pre-built payment page), Payment Intents (custom payment flows), Subscriptions (recurring billing), Connect (marketplace payments), Invoicing, and Billing Portal. Stripe charges 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction. Integration: add a few lines of code to accept cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and bank transfers.
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Stripe Explained
Stripe processes payments for internet businesses.
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