Stripe
Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Apple Pay · Google Pay
Companies registered here can open an account
About StripeGermany · EUR · Stripe & Airwallex market Online payments for German transfer companies
German travellers have traditionally paid by girocard or bank transfer, but card and PayPal use online is widespread. German operators can connect Stripe, Airwallex or PayPal to TransferArc for airport, trade-fair and chauffeur work.
- Currency
- EUR
- Gateways
- 4
- Local methods
- 1
Last verified 11 Nov 2026
In short
- 4 gateways work in TransferArc for Germany: Stripe, Airwallex, Revolut Business and PayPal.
- A company registered in Germany can open a Stripe and an Airwallex account locally.
- PayPal accepts EUR.
Payment market
How Germany pays
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Central bank
- Deutsche Bundesbank
- Domestic debit scheme
- girocard
- Main airports
- Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Berlin (BER)
Germany’s transfer market is shaped by business travel and trade fairs in Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf, Cologne and Berlin, plus ski traffic in Bavaria. Corporate customers often expect invoices, while leisure travellers pay online.
PayPal is one of the most widely used online payment methods in Germany and accepts EUR. girocard is not offered as a separate method through the gateways in TransferArc. German companies can open Stripe and Airwallex accounts locally.
Payment gateways for Germany in TransferArc
4 international gateways a transfer company in Germany can connect today under Finance → Online payments, each with its own merchant account.
International gateways
Airwallex
Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Apple Pay · Google Pay · Alipay · WeChat Pay
Companies registered here can open an account
About AirwallexRevolut Business
Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Apple Pay · Google Pay · Revolut Pay
Companies registered here can open an account
About Revolut BusinessPayPal
PayPal · Visa · Mastercard · American Express
Local account opening not confirmed — check with the gateway
About PayPal
Compare
Compare payment gateways in Germany
| Gateway | Local methods | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Account for a company in Germany | TransferArc needs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe | — | ✓ | ✓ | Local account | Secret key |
| Airwallex | — | ✓ | ✓ | Local account | Client ID, API key |
| Revolut Business | — | ✓ | ✓ | Local account | Public key, Secret key |
| PayPal | — | — | — | Check locally | Client ID, Secret |
Local account: open it with a company registered in Germany. Foreign account: the merchant account must belong to an entity in a country the gateway serves. Payouts: confirm with the gateway.
Use cases
Where online payment helps operators in Germany
01
Trade-fair transport
Shuttles and chauffeurs for Messe visitors, paid at booking.
02
Airport transfers
Frankfurt, Munich and Berlin pickups.
03
Corporate accounts
Monthly invoices plus card payment links.
Payment methods
How customers in Germany can pay for a transfer
Cards
Visa · Mastercard · American Express
Wallets
Apple Pay · Google Pay · Alipay · WeChat Pay · Revolut Pay · PayPal
| Local method | Through |
|---|---|
| Revolut Pay | Revolut Business |
Choosing
Which gateway to pick in Germany
- Simplest setupStripe: one secret key in TransferArc, Stripe Checkout with cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- Visitors from Asia or multi-currencyAirwallex: cards, wallets, Alipay and WeChat Pay on its Hosted Payment Page.
- Already banking with RevolutRevolut Business: a Merchant account on your Revolut Business account in Germany takes cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Revolut Pay.
- Customers who prefer PayPalPayPal, as a second option next to a card gateway.
Sources and verification. Gateways, methods and credentials: TransferArc integration register. Local account rules: stripe.com/global, help.airwallex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4408591334937, help.revolut.com/help/merchant-accounts/setting-up-a-merchant-account/who-can-apply-for-a-merchant-account/business/, developer.paypal.com/reference/currency-codes/. Central bank or regulator: Deutsche Bundesbank. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Logos are the gateways’ own, from their official websites; trademarks belong to their owners. Flag: flag-icons (MIT).
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Which payment gateways can a transfer company in Germany 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 Germany open a Stripe account?
Yes. Germany is on Stripe’s list of supported countries.
Should a German operator offer PayPal?
Many German customers choose PayPal online. With your company in EUR you can connect it next to Stripe or Airwallex.
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