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๐Ÿ’ณ How to Set Up Stripe as an Individual (Non-Business)

You do not need to be a registered business to set up a Stripe account. Individuals can also connect Stripe using personal information.

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Written by Jess
Updated over 3 months ago

๐Ÿ“ What You Need

To set up Stripe as an individual, youโ€™ll need:

  • Your full legal name

  • Social Security Number (SSN) for U.S. account holders

  • Bank account information for payouts

For all U.S. account holders, use your Social Security Number as the EIN when prompted by Stripe.


๐Ÿ”— Stripe Support Reference


โœ… Key Takeaway

Even without a registered business, you can:

  • Accept payments through EventCreate

  • Set up a Stripe account using personal information

  • Receive payouts directly to your bank account

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