Shopify Payments - UNLAWFUL, HIDDEN and AMBIGUOUS PRACTICES

[sessoo]

If you're reading this, leave a LIKE so that others don't have to go through the same situation.

I've been using Shopify Payments for about 3 years now, both for myself and my clients.

A DISGRACE!

There are so many things to say, I am exhausted.

The most important one is this : THE WHOLE SYSTEM is built in such a way that these "payout holds" discourage you to continue. Their reasons for doing so? I haven't figured it out yet. I have to think it's just INCOMPETENCE.
I'm curious though, what happens to the money in those frozen accounts that stays that way?

Is this legal?
Of course not!

Possible solution : Email to legal@legal-mailer.shopify.com threatening to make the story public. Worked for me a couple of times.

Don't expect too much. In most cases, the account will remain blocked!

Anyway, here's the thing, I'm testing new Payment Processors these days and I'll come back with some of the best options soon.

For those starting out, a little advice : STAY AWAY FROM SHOPIFY PAYMENTS!