# Stripe Partner Ecosystem

Stripe partners are eligible for benefits, including deal registration, training, sales enablement and partner support. Additionally, you can become a Stripe Verified Partner by meeting requirements for your partner track. Verifications grant Stripe partners access to extra benefits, including the Stripe Verified Partner badge and increased visibility in the Stripe Partner Directory.

The Stripe Partner Ecosystem supports five primary partner tracks: Services, SaaS platforms, Apps, Technology and Payment Methods. When you apply for the Stripe Partner Ecosystem, we align you to a track based on how you primarily work with Stripe and Stripe users.

To become a Stripe partner, you must:

- Create and activate a free [Stripe account](https://dashboard.stripe.com/register).
- Complete the [partner application](http://www.stripe.com/partners/become-a-partner).
- Accept the [Stripe Partner Ecosystem Agreement](http://www.stripe.com/legal/partner-ecosystem).
- Make sure you’re not on the [Stripe Restricted Businesses list](http://www.stripe.com/restricted-businesses).
- Meet the requirements of the individual track.

[Services](https://docs.stripe.com/partners/services.md): Partners who advise, implement, deploy, or offer services with Stripe.

[SaaS Platforms](https://docs.stripe.com/partners/platforms.md): Partners who integrate payments and other Stripe products into their platform.

[Apps](https://docs.stripe.com/partners/apps.md): Partners [building integrations](https://docs.stripe.com/stripe-apps.md) between Stripe and other systems enabling a listing on the [Stripe App Marketplace](https://marketplace.stripe.com/).

[Technology](https://docs.stripe.com/partners/technology.md): Products and solutions that work seamlessly with Stripe, for example, Cloud providers, ISV, hardware companies and SaaS companies.

[Payment Methods](https://docs.stripe.com/partners/payment-methods.md): Payment method partners enable businesses to bridge the gap between international commerce and local shopping preferences.