Stripe + Lemon Squeezy Update: A Big Milestone Reached

Hey hey,

Some of you have been with us since the very beginning. Others joined along the way. Either way, thank you. This update is for you.

When Stripe acquired Lemon Squeezy last year, we knew it was the start of something special. We’ve always shared a deep love for our customers and a mission to make selling digital products simple, elegant, and joyful. Not too tangy, not too sweet, but just right.

Since then, we’ve been blending the best of both worlds and now, we’re excited to share the first major milestone in that journey.

Introducing Stripe Managed Payments 

At Stripe Sessions, we announced something we’ve been quietly crafting for months: Stripe Managed Payments — a new merchant of record experience, built directly into Stripe and launching this summer in private preview.

This is a big step forward. Stripe Managed Payments is designed to handle all the heavy lifting for digital businesses from sales tax and fraud prevention to global compliance and customer support. Simply put, you can focus on growing your business.

It’s everything you love about Lemon Squeezy, now built in Stripe.

What’s Changing (and What’s Not)?

If you’re already using Lemon Squeezy:

• Same fantastic product. We’ll continue delivering the same fantastic product and reliability you’ve come to trust. 
• No changes or action needed. 
• More options soon. We’ll have self-serve tools later this year to help you explore Stripe Managed Payments when you’re ready.

This isn’t a replacement, it’s an evolution. Stripe Managed Payments offers a new path for businesses that want the power of merchant of record , through Stripe.

Built Smarter for the Long Haul 🧠

One of the biggest innovations with Stripe Managed Payments is how merchant of record works. Instead of being tied to your entire account, it’s now applied at the transaction level.

That means more control and flexibility.

As your business grows, you can shift parts of it to become your own merchant of record without disrupting everything else. No new accounts. No extra payment providers. Just a seamless evolution as your business scales.

This is an industry first and a game-changer.

What's Next?

This is just the beginning. Lemon Squeezy will continue doing what we do best helping creators and digital businesses thrive.

And for those ready to explore the next chapter, Stripe Managed Payments is coming soon. We can’t wait to show you what’s next.

👉 Read the official Stripe roundup of all Sessions launches
👉 Join the Stripe Managed Payments waitlist

As always, thanks for being on this journey with us. 

We’re building something special, together.

Stay zesty,
— JR & the Lemon Squeezy team