Exciting News: Stripe Now Available for Pakistani Medium Partners!
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Stripe in Pakistan
I couldn't wait to share some fantastic news with everyone! Recently, I've discovered that Medium has enabled Stripe for Pakistani users, allowing us to withdraw our earnings from the partner program.
In the past, creating a standard Stripe account was impossible in Pakistan, but now we have the option to withdraw funds without needing one. To get started, you'll need to submit your taxpayer information and wait for it to be approved.
Once you receive approval, head over to Stripe and input your legal name, CNIC number, and address. Ensure that all the information you provide is accurate. Following that, you'll need to enter your banking details, including the name of the account holder, IBAN number, and the Swift/BIC code for your bank. You can easily find the Swift code online; just search for "Swift code for _____ bank."
For my HBL account, I found the Swift code to be HABBPKKA007. However, it wasn't accepted until I removed the last three digits, which indicated the branch code. The accepted code for HBL is "HABBPKKA."
A big thank you and congratulations to all my fellow Pakistanis! Until now, I had to rely on others for assistance with this Stripe issue. Since joining the partner program at the end of July, I was unsure how I would manage to withdraw my earnings without a Stripe account, which I couldn't afford to create. However, I entered the program with faith that ALLAH would provide a solution, and indeed, He has. Al-Hamdulillah!
After a month of hard work, it was announced that Pakistan was included in the partner program, but the Stripe account issue remained unsolved—until now! I am truly grateful to ALLAH ALMIGHTY for this development.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via the email address on my profile.
Section 1.1: Resources for Getting Started
To help you navigate this new opportunity, check out these informative videos:
The first video, Get Stripe Account to Join Medium Partner Program from ANY COUNTRY!, offers a step-by-step guide on how to set up your Stripe account effectively.
Additionally, the video titled How to Join Medium Partner Program? | Stripe Non Supported Countries provides insights specifically for those in countries where Stripe wasn't previously supported.
Section 1.2: Final Thoughts
This recent change is a game-changer for many of us in Pakistan, opening doors to new opportunities for content creators. I look forward to seeing how this development benefits the community as a whole.