# Payment Gateways in Cyprus for Transfer Firms

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

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

Cyprus combines holiday traffic through Larnaca and Paphos with a busy business-services sector in Limassol. Cypriot operators can take cards, wallets and PayPal through Stripe, Airwallex or PayPal in TransferArc.

## In short

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

## How Cyprus pays

- **Currency**: Euro (EUR)
- **Central bank**: Central Bank of Cyprus
- **Market**: Euro area, SEPA
- **Main airports**: Larnaca (LCA), Paphos (PFO)

Holidaymakers arrive in Larnaca and Paphos and transfer to Ayia Napa, Protaras, Limassol and Paphos resorts; business travellers head to Limassol and Nicosia. Both groups book ahead and pay by card.

Cypriot companies can open Stripe and Airwallex accounts locally, and PayPal accepts EUR.

## Payment gateways for Cyprus 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 Cyprus

- **Resort transfers**: Larnaca and Paphos airport pickups paid at booking.
- **Limassol business travel**: Chauffeur service for company visitors.
- **Wedding transport**: Destination weddings with group transfers.

## Which gateway to pick in Cyprus

- **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 Cyprus 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: Central Bank of Cyprus (https://www.centralbank.cy/)
- Last verified 2026-11-11

## Frequently asked questions.

### Which payment gateways can a transfer company in Cyprus 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 Cyprus open a Stripe account?

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

### Which gateway is simplest for a small Cypriot operator?

Stripe needs only a secret key in TransferArc; Airwallex needs a client ID and API key; PayPal a client ID and secret.

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