# Supported Countries

Folio processes payments via Stripe. Payment availability depends on whether Stripe supports payouts in your country.

## Stripe-Supported Countries

Stripe Connect payouts are available in the following regions. Folio can process payments to contractors located in these countries:

**Americas**

* United States
* Canada
* Brazil

**Europe**

* United Kingdom
* European Union member states (including Germany, France, Netherlands, Ireland, Spain, Italy, and others)

**Asia-Pacific**

* Australia
* New Zealand
* India
* Singapore
* Malaysia
* Philippines
* Japan

**Other**

> This list is subject to change based on Stripe's supported regions. For the most current information, see [Stripe's supported countries](https://stripe.com/global).

## Unsupported Regions

If your country is not supported by Stripe, you may not be able to receive direct payments through the standard Folio payment process.

If you are located in a country not currently supported, contact <support@folioworks.com> to discuss available options before accepting a contract.

## Connecting Your Payment Account

To connect Stripe and receive payments:

1. Go to **Settings** → **Payment** tab.
2. Click **Connect to Stripe**.
3. Complete the Stripe onboarding flow.

If you encounter an error during Stripe onboarding that may be related to your country, contact Folio support for assistance.