How do I connect Stripe to my Freewebstore?

Go to Orders > Payment Gateways > Stripe. Sign in to your Stripe account, authorise the connection, and start accepting card payments. Apple Pay and Google Pay are enabled automatically.

What countries does Stripe support?

Stripe operates in 47+ countries including the US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Brazil, India, South Africa and more. It supports 135+ currencies.

Are Apple Pay and Google Pay included?

Yes. Stripe enables both automatically once your store is connected. Customers see the right wallet option on their device at checkout.

What fees does Stripe charge?

Stripe’s fees are set by Stripe directly — typically around 1.4% + 20p for UK cards, with variations by country and card type. Freewebstore adds a small platform fee on top (2.5% on Community, 0.5% on paid plans).

Can I use Stripe and PayPal together?

Yes. Stripe handles cards and digital wallets; PayPal Wallet runs alongside for customers who prefer PayPal. Disable PayPal Advanced Card Payments if you want Stripe to handle all card transactions.

Payment gateway

Accept Stripe.
With Apple Pay built in.

Stripe is the default for most modern stores — 47+ countries, 135+ currencies, Apple Pay and Google Pay enabled automatically. Connect it to your Freewebstore in two minutes.

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01 · What you get

Cards, wallets, the works.

All major cards

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and more. Customers pay with whatever they prefer.

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Built in automatically. One-tap checkout from any iPhone, iPad or Android device.

135+ currencies

Sell internationally. Stripe handles the conversion behind the scenes.

Industry-standard security

PCI-compliant. 256-bit encryption. Card data never touches your server.

02 · Setup

Connecting Stripe takes two minutes.

Sign up for a Stripe account at stripe.com (or sign in if you already have one).
In Freewebstore, go to Orders > Payment Gateways > Stripe.
Click “Connect with Stripe” and authorise the connection.
Apple Pay and Google Pay are enabled automatically — nothing extra to do.
Test with a card, then go live.

Honest answers

Frequently asked questions.

How do I connect Stripe to my Freewebstore?

Go to Orders > Payment Gateways > Stripe. Sign in to your Stripe account, authorise the connection, and start accepting card payments. Apple Pay and Google Pay are enabled automatically.
What countries does Stripe support?

Stripe operates in 47+ countries including the US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Brazil, India, South Africa and more. It supports 135+ currencies.
Are Apple Pay and Google Pay included?

Yes. Stripe enables both automatically once your store is connected. Customers see the right wallet option on their device at checkout.
What fees does Stripe charge?

Stripe’s fees are set by Stripe directly — typically around 1.4% + 20p for UK cards, with variations by country and card type. Freewebstore adds a small platform fee on top (2.5% on Community, 0.5% on paid plans).
Can I use Stripe and PayPal together?

Yes. Stripe handles cards and digital wallets; PayPal Wallet runs alongside for customers who prefer PayPal. Disable PayPal Advanced Card Payments if you want Stripe to handle all card transactions.

Connect Stripe. Start taking cards.

Apple Pay and Google Pay are built in. No extra setup.

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Available on every plan, including the free Community plan.