Merchant Card Processor Name' and the 'Merchant Card Processor Account'.

Topic summary

A new Shopify store owner needs to identify their merchant card processor information for a seller’s permit application. They’re unsure where to find their “Shopify ID” after learning the processor name is Shopify Payments.

Solution provided:

  • List “Shopify Payments” as the processor name
  • Shopify doesn’t issue a traditional “Shopify ID” for merchant accounts
  • Use either the store’s .myshopify.com URL or Shopify account email as the account identifier
  • If a specific merchant/processor ID is required, leave it blank or contact Shopify Support for documentation
  • Payment details can be reviewed in Shopify admin under Settings > Payments

The question appears resolved with a practical workaround for the permit application.

Summarized with AI on October 27. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.

Hello,

I am starting a new shopify store and while filling out my sellers permit application I was asked if my business will be accepting credit card payments.

I read that the processor name is shopify payments and the processor account is my shopify id. Can you tell me where would I find my shopify id?

Hey! @Greater_Goat ,

When applying for your seller’s permit and asked about accepting credit card payments, you can list Shopify Payments as your processor. Shopify doesn’t provide a specific “Shopify ID” like traditional merchant accounts, but you can use your store’s .myshopify.com URL or your Shopify account email as your account identifier. If the application specifically asks for a merchant or processor ID, you can leave it blank or contact Shopify Support to request documentation. You can also find related payment details in your Shopify admin under Settings > Payments.