You’ve just applied to open a Shopify Payments account. Congratulations! You’re now one step closer to becoming a successful ecommerce business owner. But before you can accept payments from customers, you need to provide the necessary documentation that verifies your account details and complies with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
In this blog post, we will cover the documentation needed for verifying your Shopify Payments account details, as well as some helpful tips on how to get it done quickly and correctly. Keep reading to learn more about getting set up with Shopify Payments in no time!
What documentation is needed?
In order to verify your Shopify Payments account details, you will need the following documentation:
-A copy of your government-issued ID (e.g. passport, driver’s license, national ID card)
-A copy of a recent utility bill or bank statement in your name and address
-If you are a sole proprietor, you will also need to provide a copy of your business license or registration
If you are unable to provide any of the above documentation, please contact Shopify Support for assistance.
How to submit documentation
In order to verify your Shopify Payments account, you will need to submit the following documentation:
-A copy of your government-issued ID (e.g. passport, driver’s license, etc.)
-A copy of a recent utility bill or bank statement that shows your name and address
If you are submitting a utility bill, it must be dated within the last three months. If you are submitting a bank statement, it must be dated within the last six months.
Once you have gathered the required documentation, you can submit it to us via email at [email address]. Please include your Shopify store URL in the email so we can easily verify your account.
What happens after documentation is submitted?
After documentation is submitted, it will be reviewed by Shopify Payments. If everything looks good, your account will be approved and you’ll be able to start processing payments. If there are any problems with your documentation, we’ll reach out to you to let you know what needs to be fixed before your account can be approved.
Conclusion
Overall, it is important to understand the documentation needed in order to verify your Shopify payments account details. By providing this information and getting everything verified, you can ensure that all of your payment transactions are safe and secure.
This step is essential for any business looking to accept online payments from customers, as it ensures their data is protected from fraudsters and hackers. With these tips in mind, you should have no trouble successfully verifying your Shopify payments account details with ease!
