# Accept Online Payments for Transfers in Croatia

> Card and wallet payments for transfers in Croatia: Stripe, Airwallex, Revolut Business and PayPal in TransferArc, with account rules and setup compared.

https://www.transferarc.com/countries/croatia

Croatia’s coast fills up every summer, and transfers from Split, Dubrovnik and Zadar airports are booked months ahead. Croatian operators can take cards, wallets and PayPal through Stripe, Airwallex or PayPal in TransferArc.

## In short

- 4 gateways work in TransferArc for Croatia: Stripe, Airwallex, Revolut Business and PayPal.
- A company registered in Croatia can open a Stripe and an Airwallex account locally.
- PayPal accepts EUR.

## How Croatia pays

- **Currency**: Euro (EUR)
- **Central bank**: Croatian National Bank
- **Currency change**: Euro since 1 January 2023
- **Main airports**: Zagreb (ZAG), Split (SPU), Dubrovnik (DBV)

Croatian transfer demand is strongly seasonal and coastal: island ferries, old towns closed to traffic and cruise ports make door-to-door transfers valuable to visitors. Most of those visitors book online from abroad and expect to pay by card.

Since Croatia adopted the euro in 2023, operators price in the same currency as most of their customers. Croatian companies can open Stripe and Airwallex accounts locally, and PayPal accepts EUR.

## Payment gateways for Croatia in TransferArc

- **Stripe** (International gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Companies registered here can open an account. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/stripe
- **Airwallex** (International gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay. Companies registered here can open an account. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/airwallex
- **Revolut Business** (International gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Revolut Pay. Companies registered here can open an account. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/revolut-business
- **PayPal** (International gateways): PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express. Local account opening not confirmed — check with the gateway. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/paypal

## Where online payment helps operators in Croatia

- **Coastal airport transfers**: Split, Dubrovnik and Zadar pickups paid at booking.
- **Ferry and island connections**: Transfers timed to ferry departures.
- **Wedding and group transport**: Larger coastal events paid in advance.

## Which gateway to pick in Croatia

- **Simplest setup**: Stripe: one secret key in TransferArc, Stripe Checkout with cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- **Visitors from Asia or multi-currency**: Airwallex: cards, wallets, Alipay and WeChat Pay on its Hosted Payment Page.
- **Already banking with Revolut**: Revolut Business: a Merchant account on your Revolut Business account in Croatia takes cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Revolut Pay.
- **Customers who prefer PayPal**: PayPal, as a second option next to a card gateway.

## Sources and verification

- https://stripe.com/global
- https://help.airwallex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4408591334937
- https://help.revolut.com/help/merchant-accounts/setting-up-a-merchant-account/who-can-apply-for-a-merchant-account/business/
- https://developer.paypal.com/reference/currency-codes/
- Central bank or regulator: Croatian National Bank (https://www.hnb.hr/)
- Last verified 2026-11-11

## Frequently asked questions.

### Which payment gateways can a transfer company in Croatia use in TransferArc?

Stripe, Airwallex, Revolut Business and PayPal. They are connected under Finance → Online payments with your own merchant account.

### Can a company registered in Croatia open a Stripe account?

Yes. Croatia is on Stripe’s list of supported countries.

### Do prepayments help with no-shows in high season?

Yes. Taking payment at booking means a car held for a late cancellation is already paid for, under your cancellation terms.

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