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Identity verification (KYC) — why and when

You can open a store and start selling immediately — identity verification is only required before money can be paid out to you.

Why it exists: payouts run through Stripe Connect, and financial regulations require Stripe to verify the identity of anyone receiving funds. It's the same check every marketplace and payment platform performs.

When to do it: anytime before your first payout. Earnings accumulate safely either way — verification just unblocks the transfer.

How:

  • Go to Dashboard → Payouts and follow the verification prompt.
  • Stripe asks for standard identity details; most verifications complete in minutes.
  • Once verified, any payouts that were waiting release automatically on the next weekly cycle.

Bonus: completing KYC also upgrades your free starter credits from 500 to 1,000 — see credits.

If verification stalls or asks for extra documents, that's Stripe's automated review — it usually resolves within a day. Stuck longer? Email [email protected] and we'll look at the account with you.

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