How to Pay on ShopBroker

We accept several payment methods to make checkout easy and secure. The available options depend on what the seller has set up.

Credit and Debit Cards

Most sellers accept cards through Stripe, our primary payment processor. We accept:

Visa
Mastercard
American Express

Your card details are processed securely through Stripe - we never store your full card number.

PayPal

Some sellers accept PayPal payments. If available, you can:

Pay with your PayPal balance
Use a linked bank account
Use a card saved in PayPal

What You'll See at Checkout

The checkout page will show only the payment options the seller accepts. You won't need to guess - just pick from what's available.

Payment Security

Every payment on ShopBroker is protected:

Encrypted transactions - Your payment details are secured with industry-standard encryption
No charges until delivery - We authorize (hold) your payment, but don't capture it until you receive your item
Fraud protection - Our payment processors monitor for suspicious activity

Why Pre-Authorization?

When you check out, we place a "hold" on your card for the order total. This:

Confirms you have available funds
Ensures the seller gets paid when they deliver
Protects you if something goes wrong

The actual charge happens only after successful delivery or when you confirm pickup.

Currency

All transactions on ShopBroker are in Canadian Dollars (CAD).

Common Questions

Can I split payment between methods?

Not at this time. You'll need to complete your purchase with a single payment method.

Is my payment information saved?

If you create an account and opt to save your payment method, Stripe securely stores your card for faster future checkouts. You can remove saved cards anytime in your account settings.