Q3 2025 newsletter

This quarter: Market development funds, new certifications, resources for SaaS platforms and App partners, and more.

Market development funds 

Verified Partners in the Technology, Services, or Apps tracks and Premier Partners in the SaaS Platforms track are eligible to apply for market development funds (MDF) to reimburse the costs of co-marketing activities that drive visibility, customer engagement, or sales growth.

Examples of these activities include joint webinars, co-branded content, promotional campaigns, and marketing collateral that showcase Stripe-integrated solutions. Learn more.

This is an annual program. The last day to request MDF is November 14, 2025, and the final day to submit a claim is December 15, 2025. For questions, reach out to your Partner Development Manager or contact Stripe partner support. Get started under the Marketing tab in the partner portal.

What's new?

New Professional Billing and Payments Architect certifications 

We’ve expanded our certifications. The Professional Billing Architect Certification is designed for business leaders implementing sophisticated subscription models and invoicing systems. The Professional Payments Architect Certification launching on September 15 will be our premier certification for experts designing global, resilient payment processing solutions. Explore certifications. 

App partners and developers

In July, we shared new features that enhance your ability to build more useful apps, including top user requests and improvements for app discovery on the Stripe Dashboard. Watch the recording.

You can now onboard users to your app using our new onboarding UI components, available in public preview. Update your app to help users get started quickly.

Join us on Discord to connect with the Stripe Apps product team and fellow developers to discuss ideas, share best practices, and seek guidance on your builds. 

SaaS platforms

Platforms can find new resources to build, market, sell, and scale your embedded payments solutions. Check out our new Stripe Terminal videos for Reader S700, M2, and WisePOS E to help with setting up devices. Discover the steps to launch Instant Payouts and speed up access to cash for your businesses. Review our segmentation guide to define your ideal payments customer profile and value proposition.

To access the videos and guide, visit the content tab in the partner portal or refer to the email version of the newsletter.

Partner events 

Quarterly product and roadmap update

Hear from Stripe product experts as they share insights on the latest product announcements and what it means for you. Join us in October after Stripe Tour New York to learn more. Register now.

Recommended reading

The AI opportunity in payments: Optimize, maximize, and grow

AI can enhance performance throughout the payment lifecycle, from checkout to fraud prevention. Our new guide explores how businesses can use AI to meet customer expectations and transform payments into a revenue driver.

How payments leaders can grow revenue and expand globally with buy now, pay later on Stripe

Stripe research shows that one in five customers is more likely to complete a purchase with buy now, pay later (BNPL) available. This guide highlights BNPL use cases and the benefits of integrating it with Stripe’s Optimized Checkout Suite for flexible payment options.

Better together: Partner case studies

Many businesses across industries like retail, automotive, and ticketing are seeing success with buy now, pay later options such as Klarna through Stripe’s Optimized Checkout Suite—allowing them to offer flexible payments while maintaining a simplified checkout experience. Discover now.

PepsiCo partnered with Cognizant to integrate Stripe solutions into its platforms—and partnered with Turkois to develop a custom POS using Stripe Reader S700 devices for a successful trial ahead of the Super Bowl. Learn how.  

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