Stripe
Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Apple Pay · Google Pay
Companies registered here can open an account
About StripePortugal · EUR · Stripe & Airwallex market Online payments for Portuguese transfer companies
Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve and Madeira make Portugal a busy transfer market. Portuguese companies can open Stripe, Airwallex and Revolut Business accounts locally and take PayPal in euros.
- Currency
- EUR
- Gateways
- 4
- Local methods
- 1
Last verified 11 Nov 2026
In short
- 4 gateways work in TransferArc for Portugal: Stripe, Airwallex, Revolut Business and PayPal.
- A company registered in Portugal can open a Stripe and an Airwallex account locally.
- PayPal accepts EUR.
Payment market
How Portugal pays
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Central bank
- Banco de Portugal
- Local payments
- Multibanco, MB WAY
- Main airports
- Lisbon (LIS), Porto (OPO), Faro (FAO)
Faro is the gateway to the Algarve’s resorts, Lisbon and Porto attract city breaks and cruise calls, and Madeira and the Azores have their own island traffic. Most transfers are prebooked by foreign visitors.
Multibanco references and MB WAY are everyday methods for residents but are not offered through the gateways in TransferArc; visitors pay by card, wallet or PayPal.
Payment gateways for Portugal in TransferArc
4 international gateways a transfer company in Portugal 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 Portugal
| Gateway | Local methods | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Account for a company in Portugal | 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 Portugal. 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 Portugal
01
Algarve transfers
Faro airport to Albufeira, Vilamoura and Lagos.
02
Lisbon and Porto
Airport, cruise terminal and Sintra or Douro day trips.
03
Island transfers
Madeira and the Azores.
Payment methods
How customers in Portugal 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 Portugal
- 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 Portugal 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: Banco de Portugal. 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 Portugal 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 Portugal open a Stripe account?
Yes. Portugal is on Stripe’s list of supported countries.
Can residents pay with MB WAY?
Not through the gateways in TransferArc today. Customers pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Revolut Pay or PayPal.
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