Shopify payment

Payments + Shipping & Fulfilment
1

Hello,
I live in Azerbaijan and have established an online company in the UK. The company address I obtained is considered a digital address, and therefore, I am unable to use Shopify Payments. Can I use Shopify Payments by utilizing a virtual office?

2

Hi @Febi ,

In order to successfully use Shopify Payments you must have a registered business in the country you are signing up with. If you are running your business from your home, then you would use your home address for registration.

You can review the requirements for using Shopify Payments in the UK in Help Center here: https://help.shopify.com/vi/manual/payments/shopify-payments/supported-countries/united-kingdom

3

My home address is in Azerbaijan, but the company I will open here will not work on Shopify. Can’t I use a virtual office address?

4

Hi,

Unfortunately, Shopify Payments does not accept digital or virtual office addresses as valid proof of UK residency or business operations. They typically require:

  • A real UK residential or business address with utility bills or lease documents in your name

  • A UK-issued ID

  • Often, proof of physical operations (like inventory or fulfillment from within the UK)

So even if you have a UK LTD, Shopify Payments is unlikely to approve your account if you’re using only a digital/virtual address and living outside the UK.

Recommended Alternative: WallidPay

Since Shopify Payments won’t work in your case, WallidPay is a great option. It’s designed for:

  • Non-residents who own UK LTDs

  • Dropshippers and online sellers without physical UK presence

With WallidPay, you get:

  • Fast onboarding without UK residency

  • Instant payouts (unlike Shopify Payments which may hold funds)

  • Full Shopify integration

:link: Visit WallidPay’s website to learn more or sign up.