Is it compulsory to set up Stripe Connect?

Our transition to Stripe Connect for paying out funds to contractors is part of our wider effort to provide better features and benefits for both contractors and customers.

See also: What are the benefits to contractors of using Stripe Connect for payouts?

It is currently not mandatory for contractors to set up a Stripe Connect. In the future, we will need to make this mandatory to avoid financial risks. In the meantime, while we encourage all eligible contractors to set up a Stripe Connect account, there is still the option to have their invoices paid out to their bank or Wise account.