Accept Euro Payments with Stripe
The Euro is the official currency of 20 EU countries and the second most traded currency globally. Accept EUR payments from 350+ million Europeans.
About the Euro (EUR)
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency of the Eurozone, comprising 20 of the 27 European Union member states. Introduced in 1999 for electronic transactions and 2002 for cash, it's managed by the European Central Bank (ECB). The Euro is the second most traded currency in the world after the US Dollar, making it essential for businesses targeting European customers.
Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain
EUR Payment Methods on Stripe
Stripe supports multiple payment methods for EUR transactions:
Cards
UniversalVisa, Mastercard, American Express, and more
SEPA Direct Debit
Very popular for recurringBank-to-bank transfers across Europe with lower fees
iDEAL
Essential for NLNetherlands' most popular payment method (70% of Dutch e-commerce)
Bancontact
Essential for BEBelgium's leading payment method
Sofort/Klarna
Popular in DE/ATPopular in Germany and Austria for bank transfers
Apple Pay & Google Pay
Growing fastMobile wallet payments with EUR support
Stripe EUR Fees
Stripe fees for EUR transactions (European cards):
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| European cards | 1.5% + €0.25 |
| UK cards | 2.5% + €0.25 |
| International cards | 3.25% + €0.25 |
| SEPA Direct Debit | 0.35% (max €5) |
| iDEAL | €0.29 |
| Bancontact | 1.4% + €0.25 |
Fees may vary by country. Check Stripe's pricing page for your specific location.
EUR Settlement
You can receive EUR payouts directly to a EUR bank account in the SEPA zone:
Set up a EUR bank account to avoid currency conversion fees on EUR transactions.
Who Should Accept EUR?
European Businesses
Any business based in the Eurozone should accept EUR as their primary currency.
Global SaaS Companies
Offer EUR pricing to reduce friction for European customers and improve conversion.
E-commerce Stores
European customers prefer paying in EUR. Offering local currency can increase sales by 30%.
Freelancers & Consultants
Accept EUR from European clients without currency conversion hassles.
Accept EUR with PayRequest
PayRequest makes it easy to accept EUR payments without any coding. Create payment links, invoices, and subscriptions in Euros with just a few clicks.
EUR Payment FAQ
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