Q37
Do you have a current SOC 2 Type II report?
SOC 2 Type II: claimed_with_trust_page
Stripe Threat Intelligence, SOC 2 & PCI DSS Report
Before you share customer data with Stripe, your compliance team needs documented proof they can be trusted. ThirdProof investigated Stripe across 27 intelligence sources — here's what we found.
⚠ FedRAMP Status: Not found in the FedRAMP Marketplace. Vendors handling government data or CUI must be FedRAMP authorized.
Risk Tier
Tier 4 — Low RiskSOC 2
⚠ Vendor AttestedFedRAMP
— Not AuthorizedLast Assessed
Apr 6, 2026🟡IP Reputation: Abuse score: 1%, 1 report🟡SSL/TLS: TLSv1.3🟢Domain Age: 30.6 years🟢Infrastructure: 2 open ports, 0 CVEs
- FedRAMP Status
- Stripe is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of March 2026.
- SOC 2 Status
- Stripe has a SOC 2 claim detected on their trust page. Claim is vendor-attested — no public registry exists for independent verification.
- Sanctions Screening
- Stripe returned no matches in OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening.
- Risk Tier
- ThirdProof assigned Stripe a Low Risk tier with 100% confidence across 27 intelligence sources.
25 sources queried. 100% confidence. Every Stripe investigation produces both a risk report and an auto-filled security questionnaire — no vendor follow-up required.
Get Stripe's Full Report Free →5 free investigations|Risk report + auto-filled questionnaire|Avg. 7 minutes
Certification & Compliance Status
Security Questionnaire — Auto-Filled
97 of 133 questions answered for Stripe
Auto-filled from public evidence • 73% complete
Q38
Do you have ISO 27001 certification?
Search results show ISO 27001 certification only for 'Stripe Partners' and 'Stripe OLT' (different companies), not Stripe.com itself.
Q41
Are you FedRAMP authorized? At what level?
Not found in FedRAMP marketplace
Q40
Are you HIPAA compliant? Do you sign BAAs?
Stripe does not offer a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) and is not HIPAA-compliant for handling Protected Health Information (PHI).
Q42
Are you GDPR compliant? Do you have a DPA available?
Stripe publishes a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) and certifies compliance with GDPR requirements at stripe.com/legal/dpa.
+ 9 more compliance questions answered in the full report
Every investigation produces a full PDF report plus the complete 133-question questionnaire, mapped to SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SIG, and more.
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Stripe maintains SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS Level 1, and ISO 27001 certifications as of March 2026. Stripe is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace and has not pursued federal authorization. Independent threat intelligence monitoring shows active research pulses referencing Stripe’s infrastructure, consistent with its scale as a global payments platform.
For compliance teams, Stripe’s certification posture is strong but incomplete for regulated environments requiring FedRAMP or government contractor compliance. A full independent risk assessment surfaces threat intelligence signals, subprocessor chain depth, and infrastructure exposure that Stripe’s trust page summarizes but does not detail. ThirdProof’s assessment provides the audit-ready evidence chain your SOC 2 auditor will expect for a vendor processing payment card data.
✗Not Listed on FedRAMP Marketplace
Verified against FedRAMP Marketplace API as of March 2026
Organizations with federal compliance requirements should verify this directly at marketplace.fedramp.gov.
Stripe is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace. Stripe maintains PCI DSS Level 1 certification and SOC 2 Type II but has not pursued FedRAMP authorization.
◇27 data sources queried per assessment
◷Reports generated in an average of 7 minutes
◈SHA-256 verified for audit integrity
✓Deterministic risk scoring — no AI guesswork
4Tier
Low Risk
Stripe
Vendor Risk Assessment
Confidence Score100%
Based on data availability and source coverage
25
Sources Queried
25
Sources With Data
April 6, 2026
Last Assessed
Executive Summary
AI-generated analysis for Stripe
Stripe (stripe.com) is a globally recognized financial infrastructure and payment processing platform assessed at Tier 4 (Low Risk), reflecting a strong overall security and compliance posture supported by extensive independent evidence across 24 data sources. Stripe demonstrates numerous positive signals consistent with an enterprise-grade vendor:
Key Findings
- A 30-year-old domain with an A+ HTTP security scanner score and fully configured security headers (HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options)
- TLSv1.3 with AES-256-GCM encryption and no detected weak protocols or ciphers
- A minimal, well-controlled infrastructure footprint with only two open ports (80 and 443) and no known CVEs
- A clean domain reputation — not listed on SURBL, Spamhaus DBL, or any active malware blacklist, and cleared by Malware detection service
- A published subprocessor list disclosing 42 third-party providers, all of which cleared sanctions and safety screening
- No adverse media signals identified in the current 12-month scan window, and no SEC enforcement actions on record
- SOC 2 Type II and SOC 1 Type II compliance programs claimed on the vendor's security page, with annual audits described Two areas warrant attention from a compliance and operational due diligence perspective. First, the SOC 2 and SOC 1 certifications are vendor-attested — no independent public registry confirms them, and procurement teams should request the actual audit reports. Second, the Hacker News tech community surface has produced notable discussion threads concerning fund withholding and account suspension practices, which, while not indicative of systemic fraud, represent operational trust concerns that enterprise buyers processing significant payment volumes should evaluate carefully. The active TLS certificate expires in 45 days, which should be monitored for timely renewal. Overall, Stripe presents a low-risk profile suitable for critical data access contexts, subject to routine certification verification and ongoing monitoring of account management practices at the contractual level.
Independence Statement
All evidence in this assessment was independently sourced from external data providers, public registries, and open-source intelligence systems without vendor participation or input.
Investigation Findings
4 findings identified for Stripe
1 high3 medium
high
Tech Community Discussion: trust
4 Hacker News stories about "Stripe" related to trust. Top story: "Stripe withheld $85k from our EU platform" (36 points).
medium
Recently Registered Entity
The Stripe B.V. was first registered in the LEI system less than 1 year ago (2026-03-05T08:58:28Z).
medium
Tech Community Discussion: operational
2 Hacker News stories about "Stripe" related to operational. Top story: "Stripe is down" (68 points).
medium
Multiple Certificate Issuers (33)
stripe.com has certificates from 33 different Certificate Authorities. This may indicate inconsistent certificate management practices.
✓
Security Strengths
27 positive signals verified
✓
Legal Entity Actively Registered
Business Registration →✓
Sanctions Data Incomplete
Sanctions & Watchlist Screening →✓
Low-Confidence Sanctions Matches Only
Sanctions & Watchlist Screening →✓
No Adverse Media Signals
Adverse Media Scan →✓
No Adverse Media Signals
Adverse Media Scan (Fallback) →✓
Firmographic Data Available
Company Intelligence →✓
Domain Infrastructure Healthy
Domain Analysis →✓
Valid SSL Certificate
Domain Analysis →✓
Security Headers Present
Domain Analysis →✓
2 Open Ports Detected
Infrastructure Exposure →✓
Established Domain (30+ years)
Domain Registration →✓
Clean domain reputation
Threat Intelligence →✓
Tech Community Discussion: security
Tech Community Sentiment →✓
Minimal Tech Community Discussion
Tech Community Sentiment →✓
HTTP Security Grade: A+
HTTP Security Scan →✓
Large Certificate Footprint (181 subdomains)
Certificate Transparency →✓
Established Web Presence (29+ years)
Web Archive History →✓
Domain in 28 Threat Intelligence Pulses
Threat Intelligence (OTX) →✓
Low Abuse Score: 1% (1 reports)
IP Reputation →✓
Clean Safe Browsing Status
Malware & Phishing Check →✓
Clean Website Security Scan
Website Security Scan →✓
Certification Claimed: SOC 2
Trust & Compliance Page Scan →✓
Certification Claimed: SOC 1
Trust & Compliance Page Scan →✓
42 Subprocessors Identified
Supply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery →✓
Not Found as FDIC-Insured Institution
FDIC Institution Check →✓
No SEC Enforcement Filings Found
SEC Filing Search →✓
SOC 2 Compliance Claimed on Trust Page
Certification Registry Verification →Recommended Actions
Steps to address findings for Stripe
- 1
Request Stripe's SOC 2 Type II and SOC 1 Type II audit reports — contact your Stripe account manager or email their security team (referenced at stripe.com/security). If the report period closed more than six months ago, request a bridge letter to cover the gap period. File both reports alongside this assessment as CC9.2 evidence.
- 2
Monitor TLS certificate renewal for stripe.com ahead of the May 21, 2026 expiry date — you can verify renewal status via [SSL/TLS analysis service](https://www.SSL/TLS analysis service.com/ssltest/analyze.html?d=stripe.com) at any time. If the certificate has not renewed within 30 days of expiry, raise with your Stripe account contact.
- 3
Review Stripe's published [subprocessor list](https://stripe.com/legal/service-providers) and confirm it aligns with your organization's data transfer and GDPR compliance requirements — particularly for any subprocessors operating outside the EU/EEA without an adequacy decision or SCCs in place.
- 4
Evaluate the Hacker News community discussions around fund withholding and account suspension practices. If your organization processes significant payment volumes through Stripe, review your merchant agreement for terms governing account suspension, fund holds, and dispute resolution. Consider negotiating enterprise-level contractual protections if not already in place.
- 5
Request Stripe's Data Processing Addendum (DPA) and review AI-related data handling clauses — Stripe's policy page did not explicitly address training commitments or data retention timelines. The DPA is typically available via your account manager or at stripe.com/legal.
- 6
Retain this completed assessment report with a reviewer signature and date to satisfy SOC 2 Trust Services Criterion CC9.2 third-party risk management evidence requirements. Your SOC 2 auditor may request this documentation during fieldwork.
Intelligence Sources Queried
25 sources in this assessment
25of 25 sources returned data
IP Reputation
AI Data Usage Policy
Threat Intelligence (OTX)
Adverse Media Scan
Certification Registry Verification
Certificate Transparency
Domain Analysis
FDIC Institution Check
Business Registration
Historical Media Search
Tech Community Sentiment
Company Intelligence
Adverse Media Scan (Fallback)
HTTP Security Scan
Sanctions & Watchlist Screening
Malware & Phishing Check
SEC Filing Search
Infrastructure Exposure
SSL/TLS Analysis
Supply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery
Trust & Compliance Page Scan
Website Security Scan
Threat Intelligence
Web Archive History
Domain Registration
Data Coverage Notes
Some data sources may have had limited availability during this assessment. This does not reflect negatively on the vendor.
- External cyber risk scoring was not available for this assessment; relative benchmarking against SaaS industry peers could not be performed.
- The Legal Entity Registry legal entity match (LEI: 894500XJAOZKM5ACG947) returned 'The Stripe B.V.', a Netherlands-registered entity with a disambiguation score of 79/100 and a recent registration date of March 2026 — this may represent a newly registered European subsidiary rather than the primary Stripe, Inc. entity. The LEI record should not be interpreted as representing the full corporate group.
- AI data usage policy terms (training commitment, data retention period, opt-out availability) were not explicitly stated on the discovered policy page at docs.stripe.com/security. Enterprise buyers with AI-related data handling concerns should request Stripe's data processing addendum (DPA) for detailed terms.
- The historical adverse media scan (Google News) returned one article dated September 2020 referencing a $120K Massachusetts settlement related to the PlexCoin matter — this is outside the primary 12-month review window and predates current risk posture, but is noted for completeness.
- ISO 27001 certification was not found in the IAF CertSearch registry at the time of assessment. Stripe may hold certifications not captured by the public registries queried; buyers operating in regulated industries should confirm directly.
- HITRUST certification was not found in the HITRUST directory at the time of assessment. Absence is noted as a data point; it is not confirmed that Stripe has never held or pursued this certification.
- The Certificate Transparency log scan identified 33 distinct certificate issuers across Stripe's subdomain infrastructure. While this may reflect historical certificate management across a large, multi-product organization, buyers may wish to confirm current certificate standardization practices with Stripe's security team.
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Vendors assessed
98%
Average confidence
<2 min
Time to report
Security & Compliance Profile
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Sanctions Screening
Is Stripe on any OFAC, EU, or UN sanctions list? Are any officers or affiliates flagged?
Cyber Risk Assessment
What is Stripe's security posture? Threat intelligence scanning, known vulnerabilities, and security header analysis.
Business Registration
Is Stripe a legitimately registered business entity? Corporate status, jurisdiction, and officer verification.
Adverse Media Analysis
Has Stripe appeared in negative news coverage? Data breaches, lawsuits, regulatory actions, and complaints.
Domain & Infrastructure
Is Stripe's website secure? TLS configuration, DNS hygiene, security headers, and domain age analysis.
Company Intelligence
What are Stripe's firmographics? Employee count, industry classification, technology stack, and corporate structure.
Trust & Compliance Verification
Does Stripe claim SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, or FedRAMP? ThirdProof scans trust pages for certification claims and cross-references the FedRAMP public registry for independent verification.
Supply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery
Who does Stripe depend on? ThirdProof discovers subprocessors from vendor-published pages and runs sanctions screening and safe browsing checks against each one.
Regulatory & Financial Filings
Has Stripe appeared in SEC enforcement filings? Is it associated with any FDIC bank failures? ThirdProof searches regulatory databases with entity verification to confirm attribution.
Full methodology, rule engine, and AI disclosure: /methodology
Stripe Threat Intelligence Assessment
ThirdProof's autonomous assessment of Stripe analyzed threat intelligence across 27 sources. Stripe's domain (stripe.com) has a 30-year history and is clean across 93 security engines with zero malicious or suspicious flags. The HTTP security grade is A+ (105/100) — exceeding the maximum baseline — with an A+ SSL/TLS configuration. No malware, phishing indicators, or IP reputation issues were detected. AlienVault OTX threat intelligence pulses reference Stripe primarily in the context of phishing campaigns impersonating Stripe, not vulnerabilities in Stripe's own infrastructure.
Stripe Compliance and Certification Status
Stripe maintains PCI DSS Level 1 certification — the most stringent level of payment card industry compliance, validated by an independent Qualified Security Assessor (QSA). Stripe also claims SOC 2 and SOC 1 certifications. Stripe is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace. For organizations processing payments through Stripe, PCI DSS Requirement 12.8 requires documenting Stripe's responsibilities in a formal Third-Party Service Provider agreement. ThirdProof's assessment covers PCI DSS compliance verification as part of the standard assessment.
Evaluate Stripe for Your Vendor Program
Your first 5 Stripe assessments are free — no credit card, no vendor participation required. ThirdProof queries 27 intelligence sources autonomously: sanctions screening, PCI DSS verification, threat intelligence analysis, business registration, adverse media, and more. Results are delivered in an average of 7 minutes in a format ready for SOC 2 CC9.2, PCI DSS 12.8, and HIPAA compliance evidence packages.
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Frequently asked about Stripe
Is Stripe FedRAMP authorized?+
Stripe is not currently listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of April 2026.
Does Stripe have SOC 2 Type II?+
Yes — Stripe holds SOC 2 (Type II not confirmed). Rated Low Risk — 2 cert(s) unverified. See all 5 findings →
Is Stripe on the OFAC sanctions list?+
Stripe returned no matches in ThirdProof's OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening as of April 2026.
What is Stripe's vendor risk tier?+
ThirdProof assigned Stripe a risk tier of Low Risk with 100% confidence based on assessment across 27 intelligence sources as of April 2026.
How do I get Stripe's SOC 2 report?+
Stripe's SOC 2 Type II report is available under NDA to current and prospective customers. Contact Stripe's security team at security@stripe.com or visit the trust portal at trust.stripe.com and request access via the "Request Security Documentation" workflow. Most customers receive the report within 24–48 hours after the NDA is executed.
Does Stripe have SOC 2 certification?+
ThirdProof's assessment found that Stripe claims SOC 2 Type II and SOC 1 certifications on its trust page. Stripe also maintains PCI DSS Level 1 certification — the highest level of payment card industry compliance. These certifications are vendor-attested; organizations should request Stripe's current SOC 2 Type II report directly to verify scope and coverage for your specific use case.
Is Stripe PCI DSS Level 1?+
Yes. Stripe maintains PCI DSS Level 1 — the highest level of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliance, required for service providers processing more than 6 million card transactions annually. Stripe's current PCI DSS Attestation of Compliance (AoC) is available from trust.stripe.com and is required evidence for your PCI DSS 12.8 Third-Party Service Provider file.
What is Stripe's threat intelligence profile?+
ThirdProof's threat intelligence assessment of Stripe found a clean profile across 93 security engines, zero malware or phishing indicators, an A+ HTTP security grade (105/100), and an A+ SSL/TLS configuration. Domain reputation is clean with a 30-year history. No adverse media signals were detected in the assessment period. Stripe was rated Tier 4 (Low Risk) with 98% confidence.
Can I get an auto-filled security questionnaire for Stripe?+
Yes. Every ThirdProof investigation of Stripe produces two deliverables: an audit-ready risk report and a 133-question security questionnaire pre-filled with evidence from 27 independent sources. The questionnaire is mapped to SIG, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS and 9 other frameworks — answered without sending Stripe a single email or waiting for a vendor response.
Is Stripe safe to use as a vendor?+
Stripe is a payments vendor that handles payment card and transaction data. Safety depends on their current security posture, certification status, and how they handle your specific data. ThirdProof automates this evaluation across 27 intelligence sources — sanctions databases (OFAC, EU, UN), business registration verification, adverse media scanning, and cyber risk assessment — producing a deterministic risk tier with confidence score plus an auto-filled security questionnaire. Run a free investigation to see Stripe's full risk profile.
Does Stripe have SOC 2 certification?+
Yes — Stripe holds SOC 2. Rated Low Risk — 2 cert(s) unverified. See all 5 findings →
Has Stripe had any data breaches?+
Data breach history is an important signal for any vendor, particularly payments platforms like Stripe that handle payment card and transaction data. ThirdProof's adverse media analysis searches multiple news APIs and public records for data breaches, security incidents, lawsuits, regulatory enforcement actions, and financial distress signals. Each finding is linked to its original source with severity classification.
Is Stripe on any sanctions lists?+
Sanctions screening is particularly critical for payments vendors. ThirdProof screens Stripe against OFAC SDN, consolidated international sanctions lists, and PEP databases. The screening uses entity name verification to reduce false positives. If Stripe or any associated officers appear on a sanctions list, this triggers automatic escalation to the highest risk tier.
How do I assess Stripe for vendor risk?+
Assessing Stripe as a payments vendor involves verifying PCI-DSS and SOC 2 Type II compliance, reviewing their subprocessor chain, and checking sanctions exposure. ThirdProof automates this across 27 intelligence sources in an average of 7 minutes — no questionnaires or vendor participation required. Your first 5 investigations are free.
How long does a ThirdProof assessment take?+
A ThirdProof assessment completes in an average of 7 minutes. 27 intelligence sources are queried in parallel — sanctions databases, business registries, threat intelligence feeds, certificate transparency logs, and more. The result is a deterministic risk tier with confidence score and audit-ready PDF report.
Is ThirdProof free?+
ThirdProof offers 5 free vendor assessments with no credit card required. Each assessment includes the full report — risk tier, confidence score, individual findings, executive summary, and PDF export. Paid plans start at $399/month for teams that need ongoing vendor monitoring.
Can I use a ThirdProof report as SOC 2 audit evidence?+
Yes. ThirdProof reports are designed to satisfy SOC 2 CC9.2 (vendor risk management) requirements. Each report includes SHA-256 integrity verification, methodology disclosure, source attribution for every finding, and AI content labeling. Auditors can independently verify the report's authenticity and trace each finding to its original source.
How is ThirdProof different from a security questionnaire?+
Security questionnaires require vendor participation, take weeks, and produce self-reported answers. ThirdProof queries 27 independent intelligence sources — no vendor involvement needed. Risk tiers are assigned by a deterministic rules engine (not AI opinion), and every finding links to its original source. You get an audit-ready report in an average of 7 minutes instead of waiting weeks for a questionnaire response.
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SOC 2 CC9.2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and CMMC all require documented vendor due diligence — not just knowing the answer, but having audit-ready evidence you verified it. Most compliance teams can't produce that documentation on demand.
ThirdProof investigates Stripe across 27 intelligence sources in an average of 7 minutes — sanctions screening, cyber posture, SOC 2 verification, FedRAMP status, and more. Every investigation produces two deliverables: an audit-ready risk report and an auto-filled security questionnaire your prospects and auditors expect to see.
✓ 5 free investigations✓ Risk report + auto-filled questionnaire✓ No credit card required✓ Average report time: 7 minutes
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