Can I use EIN instead of SSN for online transactions?

[odd1out]

Hey I have a EIN and my SSN but i don’t want to use my SSN because i have a EIN but when i put in my EIN it still ask for my SSN but i don’t want to put it. so is it possible if there is a way to change that so i don’t have to put in my SSN thank you so much 

[Andrew]

Hi @odd1out, 

As per the Shopify Payments Terms of Service in all regions, an individual person's details are required for every Shopify Payments account, even if you have a registered business (LLC, corporation, non-profit, etc.). So you will act as the Shopify Payments account representative and your details will be stored in addition to any business details. Due to compliance and underwriting practices, there are no exceptions to this rule.

When setting up a Shopify Payments account in the US or Canada, the person set as the Shopify Payments account representative may be asked for their personal tax number.
If you're being asked for your SSN you will absolutely need to provide that and there is no exception to this. 

What kind of store are you building? What is it that your son is looking to sell? We have a great step-by-step tutorial on setting up your store. 

[odd1out]

My son has a clothing line website and i don’t want to put my SSN and he
isn’t above 18 but i will be monitoring over his website and making sure
everything is running smoothly i just want everything to be in his name so
he will have the full experience with being a young entrepreneur he is 15
years old

[Andrew]

It's great that you're encouraging your son's entrepreneurial side! For Shopify Payments and ID verification< Shopify requires your SSN. This is why we stipulate in our Terms of Service that:

If you are opening the account on behalf of your son, you will be listed as the Account Owner and you will need to provide the necessary documentation. Rest assured that your details are secure with Shopify, as we use the best account security technology. You can also view all our security compliance reports.