If you’re in Nigeria (or any unsupported country) and you’re looking for the right way to open a verified Stripe account, this is exactly what I did. When I started my journey online, not having Stripe or PayPal made me lose a lot of branding opportunities with international clients, and I regretted that. So in this video, I break it down step by step—no stress—showing you the exact requirements Stripe asks for and how you can meet them from the comfort of your home. I explained the key requirements: you need a bank account in a supported country, tax ID (like an EIN), a physical address (not a PO box), a phone number in that country, a government-issued ID (passport or driver’s license), and a working website that matches what you sell or the services you provide. I also logged into my own Stripe to show you my setup—my tax info is verified, and I linked my Stripe payouts to Wise. Then I made it clear: Stripe is a payment processor, Wise/Mercury are bank accounts. Stripe helps you collect money from customers, and your bank account is where the money finally lands.