Your Payment Provider Settings
ShopBroker supports two payment providers for sellers: PayPal and Stripe. You can connect either one, or both. Manage them all from the Payments page.
Accessing Payment Settings
On desktop: Click your profile picture, select Payments, then open the Settings tab.
On mobile: Tap the menu icon, tap Payments, then open the Settings tab.
You can also visit shopbroker.ca/payments/settings directly.
> If you previously accessed payment settings from your Profile Settings page, you'll now find everything at Payments > Settings instead.
What You'll See
The Settings tab shows two payment provider cards side by side:
PayPal on the left
Stripe on the right
Each card shows your connection status, an action button (Connect, Set as Active, or Open Dashboard), and any attention banners if a provider needs something from you.
If a provider needs action (such as pending verification or a restriction), you'll see an Action Required banner near that card.
PayPal
PayPal is trusted by 35M+ merchants and 426M+ shoppers, accepted in 200+ countries and 100+ currencies. When connected to ShopBroker:
Buyers can pay through PayPal at checkout
Sale amounts land in your PayPal balance after delivery is confirmed
You manage your bank link and withdrawals inside PayPal directly
Connecting PayPal
If your PayPal card shows Not Connected, click Connect PayPal. You'll be sent to PayPal's secure onboarding flow. Sign in (or create a new account), confirm your details, and grant ShopBroker permission to receive payments on your behalf. When PayPal is done, you'll come back to ShopBroker with PayPal connected.
For the full walkthrough, see Setting Up PayPal.
What You Can Change in PayPal
Click Open PayPal Dashboard from your Payments Settings to manage:
Linked bank account: Set up where your withdrawals land
Withdrawal: Move your PayPal balance to your bank
Business profile: Update your business name, address, and tax information
Account settings: Change your password, security settings, and notification preferences
PayPal handles your verification and payouts on their side; ShopBroker doesn't manage these directly.
Verification Status
If PayPal needs more information, you'll see one of these statuses on the card:
Verifying: PayPal is reviewing your account
Incomplete: Something's missing in your PayPal setup
Cannot receive payments: PayPal placed a restriction; resolve through PayPal
For troubleshooting, see PayPal Account Problems.
Stripe
Stripe is a trusted payment platform used by businesses around the world. When connected to ShopBroker:
Buyers can pay with credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, AmEx)
Sale amounts land in your Stripe balance after delivery is confirmed
Automatic payouts go to your bank on your chosen schedule (daily, weekly, or monthly)
Connecting Stripe
If your Stripe card shows Not Connected, click Connect Stripe. You'll go through Stripe's secure onboarding flow, including identity verification, business details, and bank account setup. When Stripe is done, you'll return to ShopBroker with Stripe connected.
For the full walkthrough, see Setting Up Stripe Connect.
What You Can Change in Stripe
Click Manage in Stripe from the Settings tab to open your Stripe Express dashboard and update:
Payout schedule: Daily, weekly, or monthly
Bank account: Update your deposit account
Business info: Legal name, address
Tax information: Update as needed
Verification Status
If Stripe needs more information:
Check email for verification requests from Stripe
Click Manage in Stripe to see exactly what's needed
Complete all steps to enable payouts
For troubleshooting, see Stripe Account Problems.
Choosing Your Active Provider
If you only have one provider connected, that's automatically the active one. If you have both connected, one is the active provider (used at checkout for new orders).
To change your active provider:
Go to Payments > Settings
On the provider you want to make active, click Set as Active
The change applies immediately to new orders
In-flight orders stay with whichever provider handled them at checkout. For more on this, see Choosing Your Payment Provider and Changing Your Payment Provider.
Disconnecting
PayPal
To disconnect PayPal, go to Payments > Settings, scroll to find the Disconnect PayPal option, and confirm. You can reconnect anytime from the same page.
Stripe
To disconnect Stripe, contact our support team. Stripe Connect accounts have a few extra cleanup steps.
Before disconnecting either provider, make sure all pending transactions are complete first.
Keeping Your Account Safe
Use a strong password on your payment provider account
Enable two-factor authentication on PayPal and your bank
Don't share dashboard access
Monitor your providers' dashboards for unfamiliar activity
Troubleshooting
Can't Open the Dashboard
Make sure popups aren't blocked for paypal.com or stripe.com
Check for verification emails
Try a different browser
Contact support if the issue persists
Payouts or Funds Not Arriving
For PayPal sellers:
Check your PayPal balance directly at paypal.com
Make sure your linked bank in PayPal is current
Confirm your email is verified in PayPal
For Stripe sellers:
Verify your bank account details in Stripe
Check for any holds flagged in Stripe Express
Allow the full processing time (1-3 business days is typical)
Contact support if the delay persists
Questions?
Have questions about either provider, or which to choose? Our support team is happy to help. Reach out at [email protected].
