How to find my Stripe account ID?

How to Find Your Stripe Account ID: A Comprehensive Guide

 

Finding your Stripe account ID is essential for various integrations, API calls, and support requests. This detailed guide will walk you through multiple methods to locate your Stripe account ID.

 

Step 1: Log in to Your Stripe Dashboard

 

First, access your Stripe account:

• Navigate to https://dashboard.stripe.com/
• Enter your email address and password
• Complete any two-factor authentication if you have it enabled

 

Step 2: Find Your Account ID in the Developers Section

 

Method 1: Via API Keys

 

• In your Stripe Dashboard, click on "Developers" in the left sidebar
• Select "API keys"
• Your Account ID (starting with "acct_") will be displayed at the top of the page

 

Method 2: Via the Dashboard URL

 

• Once logged in, look at your browser's address bar
• The URL will be in the format: https://dashboard.stripe.com/acct\_XXXXXXXXXXXX/test/...
• The "acct_XXXXXXXXXXXX" part is your Stripe account ID

 

Step 3: Find Your Account ID in Account Settings

 

• Click on "Settings" in the left sidebar of your Stripe Dashboard
• Select "Account details"
• Your Account ID will be listed under account information

 

Step 4: Access Your Account ID via the Stripe API

 

If you have API access, you can retrieve your account ID programmatically:

Using cURL:

curl https://api.stripe.com/v1/account \\
  -u sk_test_YOUR_SECRET_KEY: \\
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

Using Node.js:

const stripe = require('stripe')('sk_test_YOUR_SECRET_KEY');

const getAccountId = async () => {
  const account = await stripe.account.retrieve();
  console.log('Account ID:', account.id);
};

getAccountId();

Using Python:

import stripe
stripe.api_key = "sk_test_YOUR_SECRET\_KEY"

account = stripe.Account.retrieve()
print(f"Account ID: {account.id}")

Using PHP:

id;
?>

 

Step 5: Check Your Email Receipts or Invoices

 

• If you've received any emails from Stripe regarding your account
• Open any invoice or receipt email from Stripe
• Your account ID might be included in these communications

 

Step 6: Contact Stripe Support

 

If you still can't find your account ID:

• Go to https://support.stripe.com/
• Click on "Contact support"
• Provide necessary verification information
• Ask for your account ID

 

Important Notes:

 

• Your Stripe Account ID always starts with "acct_" followed by alphanumeric characters
• Different Stripe accounts (test/live) have different account IDs
• Never share your secret API key when sharing your account ID
• For Connect platform accounts, there will be a platform account ID and connected account IDs

 

Troubleshooting:

 

• If you have multiple Stripe accounts, ensure you're logged into the correct one
• Clear your browser cache if the dashboard isn't loading properly
• Try using a different browser if you encounter any issues
• Check if your account has been restricted, which might limit access to certain areas