Merchant Application

Apply to sell on Caribridge.

Tell us about your Caribbean business. Our team reviews every application personally to ensure a high-quality marketplace for merchants and buyers alike.

Application Process

What happens when you apply

We review every merchant application individually. Here's what to expect from submission to your first sale.

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1

Submit your application

Fill in the form with your business details and product categories.

2

Our team reviews your business

We manually assess your application for legitimacy, compliance, and marketplace fit.

3

You receive our decision

Approved merchants receive onboarding instructions by email, typically within a few days.

4

Set up your storefront and payments

Access your storefront, add your listings, and connect your Stripe account to start accepting payments. Stripe handles identity verification and payouts.

5

Go live and start selling

Once live, your products and services are visible to international buyers worldwide.

Merchant Application

Fill in your details and we'll be in touch. Fields marked * are required.

By submitting, you agree to our Merchant Agreement and Terms of Service.

Who Can Apply

Merchant eligibility requirements

Caribridge maintains a curated marketplace. We review all applications to ensure quality and legitimacy for buyers.

You're eligible if you are a…

Most Caribbean businesses and professionals can apply.

  • Registered business or independent professional
  • Caribbean-based business or Caribbean diaspora seller
  • Able to fulfil orders — locally, regionally, or internationally
  • Business with clear, accurate product descriptions
  • Seller compliant with applicable laws and payment rules

Applications may be declined if…

To protect buyers and the marketplace, some businesses are not eligible.

  • Selling illegal goods or prohibited products
  • Unable to provide truthful, verifiable descriptions
  • Non-compliant with Stripe's acceptable use policies
  • History of excessive disputes, fraud, or chargebacks
  • Unable to complete identity or business verification
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Joining the Platform

"We review every merchant personally — because quality matters to the buyers we serve."

Compliance

What compliance means for merchants

Operating within the Caribridge marketplace means meeting the compliance standards required by Stripe and applicable financial regulations.

This protects all parties — merchants, buyers, and the platform. Our team will guide approved merchants through the required verification steps.

Read the Merchant Agreement →

Identity Verification

Individual or business identity verification may be required by Stripe before you can process transactions.

Business Verification

Registered businesses may be asked to provide registration documents or proof of legitimate operations.

Stripe Policy Compliance

Merchants must comply with all of Stripe's policies, including acceptable use and fraud prevention standards.

Ongoing Compliance

Accounts with excessive disputes, fraud risk, or policy violations may be reviewed and suspended.

Get in Touch

Questions about your application?

Our team is happy to answer questions about the application process, merchant eligibility, or how Caribridge works. Reach out before you apply — we're here to help.

Contact Caribridge

Entity
Caribridge Solutions LLC
Focus
Global marketplace connecting Caribbean businesses with international buyers