Pay-Outs On Hold

Topic summary

A merchant reports payments held for over a month despite multiple contacts with Shopify support. The security team requested information, which was provided, but no resolution has occurred.

Actions taken:

  • Re-entered bank account details as instructed by support
  • Submitted all requested documentation to security team
  • Repeatedly contacted customer service

Current status:

  • Support continues to advise waiting without providing timelines
  • Only the security/risk team can release the hold

Suggested next steps:

  • Request ticket escalation to Payments or Risk team
  • Email support with comprehensive details (store URL, ticket number, timeline, documents)
  • Verify bank information matches business details exactly
  • Consider posting on Twitter (@ShopifySupport) with ticket number for visibility

The issue remains unresolved with no clear timeline for payment release.

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

My payments have been on hold for over a month, i contact customer service and they say the security team will email me, i have emailed them back with all the information they requested, Shopify support then told me to re put in my bank (which i already had the correct one put it in) I do it anyways, and still nothing. every time i reach out to support they tell me that all i can do is wait, horrible service.

Hi @DreamchaserLLC ,

I can understand your concern please follow the below steps :

Ask support to escalate your ticket to the Payments or Risk team if it’s not already.

Email support with all details (store URL, ticket number, timeline, documents provided). Request a timeline for resolution.

Check your bank info carefully — names and details must match your business exactly.

Post politely on X/Twitter (@ShopifySupport) with your ticket number for visibility.

Sadly, only the security/risk team can release the hold, but push for escalation and updates.

Thanks !