How To Activate Shopify Payments For Non US Citizens & Residents (2026)

Описание: How To Activate Shopify Payments For Non US Citizens & Residents (2026)

Are you a non-US resident trying to use Shopify Payments but keep getting stuck on the SSN requirement? In this definitive 2026 guide, we show you the legal "Locus of Business" framework to activate your payment gateway from anywhere in the world. We walk you through the updated 2026 requirements, including how to form a US LLC, obtain your EIN without an SSN, and secure a US business bank account via Mercury or Relay. Most importantly, we cover the new 2026 "Physical Operations" rule—explaining why a virtual mailbox is no longer enough and how to prove you have a real presence in the US to pass human review. Whether you are in India, the UK, or Egypt, this tutorial provides the most direct path to accepting credit cards on Shopify like a US-based pro.

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