Stripe is a widely used online payment processing platform that enables businesses and individuals to send and receive payments over the Internet. It serves as a secure and convenient infrastructure for processing credit card transactions and handling online financial transactions. Stripe provides a suite of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) and tools that allow businesses to integrate payment processing functionality into their websites, mobile applications, or other digital platforms. With Stripe, businesses can accept payments from customers, manage subscriptions, handle payouts, and perform various financial operations in a reliable and streamlined manner.