# Payment Gateways in United Kingdom

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

https://www.transferarc.com/countries/united-kingdom

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.

## 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.

## 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

- **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 the United Kingdom

- **Heathrow and Gatwick transfers**: Executive and family airport transfers paid at booking.
- **Cruise port transfers**: Southampton and Dover turnaround days.
- **Corporate chauffeur**: Accounts for City and Canary Wharf firms.

## Which gateway to pick in the United Kingdom

- **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 the United Kingdom 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: Bank of England (https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/)
- Last verified 2026-11-11

## 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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