Complete Guide to Stripe for Beginners – Account Setup, Security & Payment Processing

This document provides a complete academic-style guide to Stripe accounts, including account setup, verification requirements, payment processing features, transaction fees, developer tools, and security systems. It explains how Stripe supports online businesses, freelancers, SaaS platforms, and global e-commerce stores. The guide also discusses Stripe’s role in modern fintech infrastructure and digital commerce. Suitable for students, researchers, developers, and online entrepreneurs studying payment gateway systems.