PayoutMapMerchant of record — Paddle
They sell on your behalf, handle global sales tax and pay you out. Higher fee, far less paperwork. Listed from lowest list fee.
Getting paid online from Puerto Rico
Stripe does not onboard businesses based in Puerto Rico. Of the 7 providers we verify automatically, 1 accept sellers there — below is what works, what it costs and where each answer comes from.
Availability for sellers in Puerto Rico
| Provider | Type | Sellers in Puerto Rico | List fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment gateway | Not supported | 2.9% + $0.30 per sale +1.5% international cards | official page checked November 15, 2026 auto-verified |
| PayPal | Receiving account | Not supported | 3.49% + $0.49 per sale +1.5% international cards | official page checked November 15, 2026 auto-verified |
| Paddle | Merchant of record | Supported | 5% + $0.50 per sale | official page checked November 15, 2026 auto-verified |
| Lemon Squeezy | Merchant of record | Not supported | 5% + $0.50 per sale | official page checked November 15, 2026 auto-verified |
| Polar | Merchant of record | Not supported | 5% + $0.50 per sale +1.5% international cards | official page checked November 15, 2026 auto-verified |
| Creem | Merchant of record | Not supported | 3.9% + $0.40 per sale | official page checked November 15, 2026 auto-verified |
| Gumroad | Merchant of record | Not supported | 10% + $0.50 per sale | official page checked November 15, 2026 auto-verified |
| Dodo Payments | Merchant of record | Check official page | 4% + $0.40 per sale | official page |
| Payoneer | Receiving account | Check official page | varies — see pricing | official page |
| Wise | Receiving account | Check official page | varies — see pricing | official page |
List prices for a standard card payment; your rate may differ.
Routes that work from Puerto Rico
Receiving account — Payoneer, Wise
Several merchants of record can pay into a Payoneer or Wise account instead of a local bank. Availability for Puerto Rico is not auto-verified here: check the official page.
A company in a Stripe-supported country
Founders in countries Stripe does not serve sometimes incorporate elsewhere (commonly a US LLC) to open a Stripe account. That creates real legal and tax obligations in both countries — get professional advice first. This is information, not advice.
Fee calculator
| Provider | You keep / month | Fees | Effective rate |
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Estimate from public list prices. Excludes currency conversion, payout fees, refunds, chargebacks and taxes. Merchants of record include sales-tax handling in their fee; gateways do not.
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Questions
Is Stripe available in Puerto Rico?
No. Puerto Rico is not on Stripe’s list of countries where businesses can open an account (source checked November 15, 2026). Sellers there usually use a merchant of record such as Paddle.
Can I receive payments with PayPal in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is not on PayPal’s list of supported countries (source checked November 15, 2026).
What is a merchant of record?
A merchant of record is the company that legally sells your product to the customer. It charges the card, collects and remits VAT or sales tax worldwide, handles refunds and chargebacks, and pays you the rest. Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, Polar, Creem, Dodo Payments and Gumroad work this way.
How current is this page?
Availability is re-read from each provider’s official page on a schedule. The newest check on this page is November 15, 2026. Providers can change policy at any time, so use the source links before you decide.