Stripe

AcceptedHalocard is accepted

Halocard is accepted at Stripe. Stripe charges the 500 USD Stripe Atlas fee to a debit or credit card in the Pay section of the application, then renews the registered agent for 100 USD a year on the card on file. A negative Stripe balance is settled from your bank account, or with a manual transfer or credit card if that debit fails.

What payment methods does Stripe accept?

Accepted

AcceptedHalocard
AcceptedCredit Cards
AcceptedDebit Cards
Accepted with conditionsBank Transfer (ACH)Only for funding a Stripe balance, such as covering a negative balance.
Accepted with conditionsWire TransferOnly for funding a Stripe balance, and extra charges apply.

Not accepted

Not acceptedPrepaid Cards
Not acceptedApple Pay
Not acceptedGoogle Pay
Not acceptedPayPal
Not acceptedCryptocurrency
Not acceptedStablecoins

How does Stripe appear on my statement?

STRIPE

What merchant category (MCC) is Stripe?

5734Computer software stores

What is Halocard?

A US-issued Visa credit card that works like a debit card, with a separate virtual card for each merchant you pay. Lock a card to pause a subscription, or cancel it so the merchant can no longer charge that number.

Pay Stripe from its own card and stop the renewals whenever you choose.

Get Your Halocard

Halocard on a phone, with Halocard metal cards fanned behind it

How to pay for Stripe with Halocard

Create a card for Stripe in Halocard

In your Halocard dashboard, create a new card, name it Stripe and set a limit that covers what you are about to pay.

Create a Stripe account and start Atlas

Create a Stripe account from the Atlas sign-up page, then enter your company structure, name, founders, ownership and officers in the Atlas application.

Pay the Atlas fee in the Pay section

In the Pay section of the application, pay the 500 USD Atlas fee with a debit or credit card. It covers incorporation, state fees and the first year of registered agent service.

Update the card for renewals in the Dashboard

Open the Atlas company page in the Stripe Dashboard to change the payment method Stripe charges for the yearly registered agent renewal.

Official payment guidance from Stripe

Stripe Atlas fees and sign-up: https://docs.stripe.com/atlas/signup
Registered agent renewal: https://support.stripe.com/questions/managing-your-registered-agent-subscription
Fix a negative balance: https://support.stripe.com/questions/fix-the-negative-balance-on-your-account

Get Your Halocard for Stripe

Tips for successful payments at Stripe

AcceptedKeep a card on file in the Atlas section of the Stripe Dashboard: Stripe charges the 100 USD registered agent renewal to it each year on your company formation date.
AcceptedKeep your address and contact details current in the Atlas section of the Dashboard so Stripe can process the registered agent renewal on time.
AcceptedCheck your balance and upcoming payouts before covering a negative Stripe balance yourself, as an automatic bank withdrawal may already have fixed it.
AcceptedEnter the billing name and address exactly as they appear on your Halocard.

Why do Stripe payments decline?

The automatic withdrawal for a negative balance failed: Add funds to your Stripe balance another way, such as a manual bank transfer or a credit card, so refunds and payouts can resume.

Stripe payment FAQ

How much does Stripe Atlas cost?

Stripe Atlas costs 500 USD once. That covers incorporation in Delaware, the state fees and your first year of registered agent service. After the first year, Stripe charges 100 USD a year to keep the registered agent. Stripe refunds the Atlas fee if you deposit 5,000 USD into a Stripe Treasury account within 90 days.

How do I pay for Stripe Atlas?

Pay the Atlas fee with a debit or credit card in the Pay section of the Atlas application. The yearly registered agent renewal is then charged to the credit card on file, and you can change that card from the Atlas company page in the Stripe Dashboard.

How do I fix a negative Stripe balance?

Stripe may withdraw the shortfall from the bank account on file within two business days. You can also add funds from the Balances page by ACH transfer, linked bank account or wire. If the automatic debit fails, add funds another way, such as a manual transfer or a credit card.

Why is there a STRIPE charge on my card?

Most STRIPE charges come from a business that uses Stripe to take payments, when the business name is not on the statement. Stripe's charge lookup tool identifies the business. Stripe cannot refund on a business's behalf, so contact the business, or your bank if you suspect fraud.

Can I cancel the Stripe Atlas registered agent renewal?

Yes. Cancel the subscription from the Atlas section of the Stripe Dashboard. Prepaid fees are not refunded, and unless you are dissolving the company you must appoint your own Delaware registered agent to stay in good standing.

About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure company that helps businesses accept payments, run billing and move money. Stripe Atlas, one of its paid products, incorporates startups in Delaware, gets their company tax ID, issues founder equity and files 83(b) elections, and more than 100,000 founders have used it.

Website: stripe.com
Support: support.stripe.com
Billed by: Stripe GEP, Inc.
Billing region: United States ($USD)
Products: Atlas C Corporation, Atlas LLC, Registered Agent Renewal
Users: More than 5 million businesses build on Stripe, 2026