Vovy walks you through Stripe's business verification, explaining each question in plain English, so your account can take real payments.
Help me finish activating my Stripe account
How it works
- Open the setup checklist: Vovy opens your Stripe Dashboard and the account setup task list, and shows a card of what's left and what each item means.
- Answer the business questions: It explains business type, like sole proprietor or LLC, industry and website, while you type in your own tax ID. Vovy never needs it.
- Set your statement descriptor: Vovy suggests a short name customers will recognize on their card statement, which cuts down confused disputes.
- Add your bank account: It opens the payout bank step and waits while you connect your bank yourself.
- Turn on two-step login: Vovy sets up two-step authentication on your Stripe login and saves the backup code to 1Password.
What you provide
- Your business details
- Your tax ID (typed by you)
- A bank account
What you get
- An activated Stripe account
- A recognizable statement name
- Payouts to your bank
- A secured Stripe login
FAQ
Do I need an LLC to use Stripe?
No. In the US you can sign up as a sole proprietor with your Social Security number.
How long does verification take?
Often minutes, sometimes a few days if Stripe asks for documents like an ID photo.
What if my website isn't finished?
Stripe wants a site that describes what you sell, with pricing and contact info. A simple landing page usually works.
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