Prepare the merchant dossier before the underwriting questions arrive.
A hands-on field guide to KYB, payment-provider selection, local methods, reserves, settlement, disputes and continuity.
Payment Provider Onboarding Guide
Shopify merchants, founders and ecommerce operators preparing their first serious PSP application or reviewing an existing provider relationship.
Designed to help you act, not just read.
Work through the relevant checks, capture evidence and turn issues into an actionable next step. This publication is a practical operating resource, not a done-for-you consulting engagement.
Who owns the business, what you sell, where you sell and how orders are fulfilled.
Business, banking, website, supplier and support documents to prepare.
Compare acquiring, settlement, fees, reserve exposure and support without fictitious approval rankings.
Identify relevant country-specific checkout options and verify merchant eligibility.
Model cash exposure, track incidents and prepare evidence for legitimate case handling.
Fallback planning, transaction reconciliation and a safer onboarding workflow.
Understand the scope before buying.
Does EKSC guarantee PSP approval?
No. Each regulated provider conducts its own KYB, risk assessment and eligibility review. The guide helps you prepare a truthful, complete application.
Does it list guaranteed approval providers?
No. It uses provider selection criteria rather than unverifiable rankings or universal approval claims.
Will payment method availability be the same for my store?
No. Activation depends on entity jurisdiction, region, business model, contractual eligibility and technical integration.
How do I receive the file?
After a one-time purchase, access is provided through your Whop product area.