# Accept Online Payments for Transfers in Guadeloupe

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

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

Pointe-à-Pitre airport, the cruise terminal and the ferries to Marie-Galante and Les Saintes keep Guadeloupe’s drivers busy. Card, wallet and PayPal payments in euros work through Stripe, Airwallex or PayPal in TransferArc.

## In short

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

## How Guadeloupe pays

- **Currency**: Euro (EUR)
- **Status**: French overseas region, part of the EU
- **Central bank**: Banque de France (euro area)
- **Main airport**: Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP)

Visitors from mainland France and North America land at Pointe-à-Pitre and transfer to hotels in Gosier, Sainte-Anne and Saint-François, or to the ferries for Marie-Galante and Les Saintes.

As part of France and the EU, Guadeloupe uses the euro; Stripe accepts local businesses that sign up with France as their country, Airwallex lists Guadeloupe among its supported locations, and PayPal accepts EUR. Hurricane season shapes demand, so prepaid bookings with clear cancellation terms matter.

## Payment gateways for Guadeloupe 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
- **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 Guadeloupe

- **Airport to resort**: Pointe-à-Pitre pickups paid before arrival.
- **Ferry connections**: Transfers to boats for the outer islands.
- **Cruise passengers**: Island tours from the port.

## Which gateway to pick in Guadeloupe

- **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.
- **Customers who prefer PayPal**: PayPal, as a second option next to a card gateway.

## Sources and verification

- https://support.stripe.com/questions/stripe-availability-for-outlying-territories-of-supported-countries
- https://help.airwallex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4408591334937
- https://developer.paypal.com/reference/currency-codes/
- Central bank or regulator: Banque de France (https://www.banque-france.fr/)
- Last verified 2026-11-11

## Frequently asked questions.

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

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

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

Yes. Stripe supports businesses there when they sign up with France as their country.

### Can I sell transfers that include the ferry to Les Saintes?

Yes. Price the road leg and the connection as one booking in TransferArc; the gateway takes payment for the whole amount.

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