Do I Need a Website to Sign Up for Stripe Connect on Relief Buddy?

Do I Need a Business Website to Sign Up for Stripe Connect?

If you’re setting up Stripe Express Connect through the Relief Buddy platform, you may be asked to provide a website or online presence during onboarding.

Short Answer

No, you do not need a traditional business website.

However, Stripe requires you to provide some type of online presence where your services or business activity can be viewed.

This can include:

• A personal or business website

• A LinkedIn profile

• A Facebook or Instagram business page

• A professional directory listing

• A mobile app profile (such as your Relief Buddy profile)

Stripe requires this to verify the nature of your services and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

What Should Relief Buddy Workers Use?

Most Relief Buddy professionals can use one of the following:

• Your LinkedIn profile

• Your professional social media page

• Your Relief Buddy profile (if applicable)

The goal is simply to demonstrate that you are providing legitimate professional services.

Why Does Stripe Ask for This?

Stripe is a regulated payment processor and must verify businesses and individuals receiving payments. Providing an online presence helps Stripe confirm:

• What services you offer

• That your business activity aligns with Stripe’s terms

• That you are operating legitimately

Official Stripe Documentation

For full details from Stripe, please see their support article:

👉 https://support.stripe.com/questions/do-i-have-to-have-a-business-website-to-sign-up-for-stripe