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Stripe account under review: what it means and what to do

Got the 'your account is under review' email from Stripe? What triggers a review, how long it takes, and exactly what to send so it ends in your favor.

AI summary: A Stripe account review is a risk check, not a termination. Stripe pauses or monitors payouts while it verifies your business model, fulfillment and dispute risk. Respond to every information request completely in one reply, keep fulfilling and documenting orders, and do not open a second account. Most reviews resolve within days when the response is complete.

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A Stripe account review is a risk check, not a termination. Stripe pauses or monitors payouts while it verifies your business model, fulfillment and dispute risk. Respond to every information request completely in one reply, keep fulfilling and documenting orders, and do not open a second account. Most reviews resolve within days when the response is complete.

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First steps

  1. 01. Open the exact notice in your Stripe dashboard and email — a review, a reserve and a termination are different states with different playbooks.
  2. 02. Answer every question in Stripe's information request in a single, complete reply. Partial answers restart the review clock.
  3. 03. Attach proof of fulfillment for recent orders: tracking numbers, delivery confirmations, or access logs for digital goods.
  4. 04. Keep processing and shipping normally. Going dark looks like exit behavior to a risk model.
  5. 05. Do not create a second Stripe account while under review — linked-account detection converts a review into a termination.

Symptoms

  • Email saying your account is being reviewed
  • Payouts show 'paused' while charges still succeed
  • Dashboard banner requesting more information about your business
  • A sudden request for invoices, supplier agreements or ID documents

FAQ

Why is my Stripe account under review?

Common triggers: a sudden sales spike, a new high-ticket product, a dispute or refund cluster, mismatch between your stated business model and actual charges, or routine periodic checks on newer accounts. The trigger shapes the evidence you should lead with.

How long does a Stripe review take?

Simple reviews resolve in 2–7 business days when you answer completely. Every incomplete reply adds a round-trip of several days. Complex model reviews can take a few weeks.

What mistakes make a review worse?

Sending partial answers, arguing instead of documenting, pausing fulfillment, opening a second account, and emailing support repeatedly with no new information. All five are read as risk signals.

When should I escalate?

If 10+ business days pass after a complete reply with no decision, respond within the same email thread with a concise status request and one new piece of fulfillment evidence. Repeated new tickets slow things down.

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