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Is Stripe HIPAA compliant?

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Will Stripe sign a HIPAA BAA?
No — Stripe does not sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA).
Stripe generally does not sign a BAA and does not act as a HIPAA Business Associate for its core payments platform; its docs state Stripe may not be used to process PHI by a covered entity.
PHI eligibility
PHI must not enter Stripe; use only under the HIPAA payment-processing exemption by keeping all PHI out of fields, metadata, invoices, and webhooks.
SOC 2
SOC 2 Type II
Trust center
docs.stripe.com ↗
Sub-processors
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Notes
Stripe is PCI Level 1 (cardholder data), which is not a HIPAA substitute. Stripe does not publish an explicit BAA-refusal page; the 'no BAA' verdict is supported by its docs and restricted-business terms.
Last verified 2026-05-31confidence: high· Vendor terms change — confirm directly with Stripe before storing PHI.

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How to request and sign a BAA with Stripe

No — Stripe does not sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA).

There is no BAA to request — Stripe will not sign one. Stripe generally does not sign a BAA and does not act as a HIPAA Business Associate for its core payments platform; its docs state Stripe may not be used to process PHI by a covered entity.

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Last verified 2026-05-31 · Plan tiers and BAA terms change often — confirm the current process directly with Stripe before you rely on it. This is cited public information, not legal advice.

Frequently asked questions

Does Stripe sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?
No — Stripe does not sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA). Stripe generally does not sign a BAA and does not act as a HIPAA Business Associate for its core payments platform; its docs state Stripe may not be used to process PHI by a covered entity.
Is Stripe HIPAA compliant?
Stripe is not HIPAA-ready: it does not sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA), so you cannot use it to process protected health information (PHI). PHI must not enter Stripe; use only under the HIPAA payment-processing exemption by keeping all PHI out of fields, metadata, invoices, and webhooks.
Can you store PHI (protected health information) in Stripe?
PHI must not enter Stripe; use only under the HIPAA payment-processing exemption by keeping all PHI out of fields, metadata, invoices, and webhooks.
Is Stripe SOC 2 certified?
Stripe reports a SOC 2 Type II attestation according to its public security documentation.
How do I request a HIPAA BAA from Stripe?
You can't — Stripe does not sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement. Stripe generally does not sign a BAA and does not act as a HIPAA Business Associate for its core payments platform; its docs state Stripe may not be used to process PHI by a covered entity.
What plan do I need to sign a BAA with Stripe?
Stripe does not offer a BAA on any plan, so no plan qualifies. Stripe generally does not sign a BAA and does not act as a HIPAA Business Associate for its core payments platform; its docs state Stripe may not be used to process PHI by a covered entity.

Sources

Security at Stripe
https://docs.stripe.com/security
Supports: Stripe produces SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type II reports annually; no HIPAA/BAA offereddated: undated
Restricted Businesses — Stripe
https://stripe.com/legal/restricted-businesses
Supports: Telemedicine/telehealth, online pharmacies, and prescription/regulated medical devices are restricted or require approvaldated: undated
This page is cited public information, not legal or compliance advice. A BAA's availability can depend on your specific plan, region, and contract. Always confirm current terms with Stripe before processing protected health information.

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