Stripe payments in Macedonia through Kordiva

A Macedonian company cannot open a standard direct Stripe account today. Kordiva gives eligible, verified Macedonian businesses a managed Stripe-powered route to accept online card payments without establishing a foreign company.

Direct Stripe account

Not available as a standard self-service account for a company registered in North Macedonia.

Kordiva managed payments

Available to approved businesses after verification, product review, and payment-risk checks.

How Kordiva makes Stripe-powered payments available

1. Apply with a registered Macedonian business and provide legal, owner, tax, bank, website, and product information.
2. Complete KYB/KYC and restricted-business review. Activation is not automatic or guaranteed.
3. Accept supported card and wallet payments through Kordiva checkout powered by Stripe infrastructure.
4. Manage orders, refunds, disputes, balances, and eligible payouts from the Kordiva dashboard.

Roles and responsibility

Stripe provides payment infrastructure and Kordiva operates the managed checkout. The store merchant remains responsible for products, fulfilment, taxes, policies, and customer obligations. Exact payment-processing roles, acceptance, and payout terms are governed by checkout disclosures and the written agreement for the approved account.

Frequently asked questions

Does Stripe work in North Macedonia?

Standard Stripe accounts are not available for businesses registered in North Macedonia. However, Kordiva provides a managed, Stripe-powered payment solution for eligible and verified Macedonian companies.

Can a Macedonian company open a Stripe account?

No, a company registered in North Macedonia cannot directly open a standard Stripe account. Kordiva's platform enables access to the Stripe payment ecosystem through a managed onboarding and verification process.

Do I need a foreign company to use Stripe?

No, with Kordiva's model, you do not need to register a company in the US, UK, or any other country to accept card payments.

Are payouts sent to a Macedonian bank account?

Yes, payouts are processed and transferred to your company's designated bank account in North Macedonia.

How does Kordiva enable Stripe-powered payments in Macedonia?

Kordiva operates a managed payment flow using Stripe infrastructure. Eligible businesses complete company, owner, product, website, and bank verification before payment activation.

Which documents are required?

Requirements typically include company registration, owner and representative identification, tax and bank details, product information, website policies, and any additional risk-review documents requested during onboarding.

How much do Kordiva payments cost?

Platform and payment fees depend on the selected plan, payment method, currency, and current commercial terms. The pricing page shows the currently published plans, while final payment terms are confirmed during approval.

When are funds paid out?

Payout timing depends on delivery confirmation, verification, risk controls, reserves, refunds, and disputes. Current operating rules are published in the merchant payments guide.