Stripe is like a digital cashier for businesses. It helps them safely take payments, such as credit cards, on their websites or apps. Stripe does all the complicated stuff behind the scenes so companies can stay focused on their work. People like Stripe because it’s easy to use, it has clear pricing, and it works with lots of different ways to pay. All kinds of businesses, from small startups to big ones, can use Stripe to make online shopping easier for their customers.