Stripe’s list has two parts. Prohibited businesses can’t use Stripe at all. Restricted businesses need extra review or approval first. See the 2026 categories, what changed, and what to do if your business is on the list.
If Stripe closed your account with money in it, Stripe will usually hold that balance for 90 to 180 days from your last activity to
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