Stripe Account Restricted: Verification Information Required
Quick answer
Restrictions usually mean required verification items are past due. Use the Dashboard task list first; for Connect platforms read requirements.past_due and disabled_reason in the API.
Most likely fix: Complete the tasks
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Complete the tasks
- Dashboard > Settings > Account status > View task
- Upload clear, matching documents and re-check names and addresses
Did this fix it?2. For platforms using the API
- Retrieve the account and read requirements.disabled_reason and requirements.past_due
- Resolve past_due items first
- Pending verification clears on its own once Stripe finishes reviewing
Did this fix it?3. If the reason starts with rejected
- Contact Stripe support to understand the specific reason and whether an appeal is possible
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Dashboard says more information is needed, charges or payouts are disabled, or a connected account shows disabled_reason.
Why it happens
- Identity or business verification past due
- Periodic re-verification or higher volume thresholds
- New regional rules (for example updated verification requirements for Custom connected accounts in Europe in 2026)
- Mismatch between submitted documents and entered data
- Rejected reason requires Stripe review
This guide also covers
- stripe account restricted
- stripe verification failed
- stripe payouts disabled
- stripe additional information required
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