Stripe
Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Apple Pay · Google Pay
Companies registered here can open an account
About StripeUnited Kingdom · GBP · Stripe & Airwallex market Online payments for UK transfer companies
UK chauffeur and airport-transfer companies can open Stripe, Airwallex and Revolut Business accounts at home, and PayPal accepts GBP, so every international gateway in TransferArc is open to them.
- Currency
- GBP
- Gateways
- 4
- Local methods
- 1
Last verified 11 Nov 2026
In short
- 4 gateways work in TransferArc for the United Kingdom: Stripe, Airwallex, Revolut Business and PayPal.
- A company registered in the United Kingdom can open a Stripe and an Airwallex account locally.
- PayPal accepts GBP.
Payment market
How the United Kingdom pays
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- Central bank
- Bank of England
- Market
- High card and wallet use
- Main airports
- London Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN)
London’s airports, cruise ports at Southampton and Dover, and a large executive chauffeur market make the UK one of the busiest transfer markets in Europe. Contactless cards and phone wallets are the norm.
UK-registered companies can use Stripe, Airwallex, Revolut Business and PayPal in TransferArc, and choose by fees, payout timing or the bank they already use.
Payment gateways for the United Kingdom in TransferArc
4 international gateways a transfer company in the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom
| Gateway | Local methods | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Account for a company in the United Kingdom | 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 the United Kingdom. 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 the United Kingdom
01
Heathrow and Gatwick transfers
Executive and family airport transfers paid at booking.
02
Cruise port transfers
Southampton and Dover turnaround days.
03
Corporate chauffeur
Accounts for City and Canary Wharf firms.
Payment methods
How customers in the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom
- 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 the United Kingdom 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: Bank of England. 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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom open a Stripe account?
Yes. The United Kingdom is on Stripe’s list of supported countries.
Which gateway is best for a UK operator?
All four are open to UK companies. Stripe and Airwallex suit card-first checkouts, Revolut Business fits companies already banking with Revolut, and PayPal adds an option many leisure travellers trust.
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