I’ve been with Stripe for years. And yet, here I am, getting hammered by newly increased dispute fees, and surprise rolling reserves slapped on with zero warning.

This isn’t just bad customer service – it’s starting to look anti-competitive.

Stripe is locking in the market, tightening the screws on businesses, and leaving no real path to push back or negotiate. They know they’re the default, so they can charge whatever they want, whenever they want, with no transparency. And the worst part? They’re embedding themselves deeper into the ecosystem, making it harder to leave, and they know it.

I expect that once there’s an administration change in the U.S., Stripe will be investigated or sued for antitrust violations. They’ve crossed the line from innovative fintech darling to rent-seeking monopoly.

I’ve had enough. Just moved to another processor. Transparent fees, fast payouts, no BS.

If you’re feeling the squeeze, don’t wait for things to get worse. Stripe’s not your partner anymore, they’re your landlord.