Discussion Tell HN: Stripe ToS update demands biometrics, freezes payments until given I've been using Stripe for my business for about a decade. Got an email from them:> There’s an open task on your account that needs attention. To keep your account in good standing, take a moment to review it.Unsaid is that they froze payouts until accepting their new ToS, and that they require a Photo ID plus face scan in order to comply.I don't necessarily think requiring biometrics is a bad thing, but:- No advance notice was given.- A simple "[Action required] Review terms of service for {stripe-id}" email is easy to miss- Frozen payouts can destroy a business.This makes me rethink my relationship with them. Super disappointing. 13 points cuz-reasons 5 months ago 4 comments
> There’s an open task on your account that needs attention. To keep your account in good standing, take a moment to review it.
Unsaid is that they froze payouts until accepting their new ToS, and that they require a Photo ID plus face scan in order to comply.
I don't necessarily think requiring biometrics is a bad thing, but:
- No advance notice was given.
- A simple "[Action required] Review terms of service for {stripe-id}" email is easy to miss
- Frozen payouts can destroy a business.
This makes me rethink my relationship with them. Super disappointing.