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Customer Complaints Summary
- 1,569 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 847 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:22/07/2025
Type:Order IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I made a recnt purchase with a ***************** **********, who use the Shopity platform to power their store. The company sells children's clothes and I noticed that the amount of tax charged was 8% higher than it should be. In speaking with the company I learned that: "Our tax is auto-calculated through Shopify based on our product listings and location, and unfortunately, were not able to make manual changes to the tax by region or age category. Weve looked into this before and its also not possible for us to refund tax after purchase."Shopify is collecting more tax on orders than the goverment is taking. I understand that the situation has already been addressed with them and there has been no change.Initial Complaint
Date:22/07/2025
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
We received an email last Monday regarding a failed payout. Our bank account has remained the same with Shopify for nearly a decade. We immediately reached out to Shopify and they recommended that we delete banking information and renter the same information, which we did. We were told the problem would be resolved within 72 hours. Since then, our "to be paid" account continues to grow without the payouts to reflect it. For example, we had $12K+ in our "to be paid" last night and only $1K in scheduled payouts. Before the failed payouts, we received two payouts a day plus scheduled weekend payouts. Now we are only receiving one small payout per day and no scheduled weekend payouts. Order dates do not line up with payouts and we have received newer transaction payouts before older ones, which are "still pending"I have spoke to someone from Shopify everyday multiple times a day for 8+ days in a row with no explanation other than "we will escalate this issue". Responses take 24+ hours or no response at all. On top of this mess, we also have Capital that was scheduled to be paid off this week. Capital has continued to pull from the same bank account ($1k-$3k per day) without the sales from the same transactions being deposited. This has put my family and my business in a serious bind with little to no help. We only want our money that is owed and an explanation as to why this has occurred.Initial Complaint
Date:21/07/2025
Type:Product IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Yes I have an e-commerce Shopify business account. On 07/16/25 a customer purchased one of my elearning products and I proceesed payment using Shopify. On 07/17/25. I got an email stating that my Shopify store/account had been closed. There was an option to appeal the decision which I tried to do but i repeatedly got an error message. I contacted Shopify customer service on 07/17/25 and on 07/19/25 both times I was told another department would contact me. Well its now 07/21/25 and I havent received an email nor a phone *** in regards to my account. At this point I dont want the account back I just want my money from my balance transferred to my ***************** account. This company is shady and has bad business practices. They try and steal your money by closing peoples accounts.Initial Complaint
Date:21/07/2025
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I transferred ownership of my store on July 16 to a new owner. The Shopify Payments owner information is still in my name. Shopify Payments needs to be updated with the new owner's information. Both the new owner and I have contacted Shopify Support several times over the last 7 days but all their chat support says is that they will escalate the issue....and then nothing happens. The sales are still being recorded on my 1099 tax form that I will receive at the end of the year so the owner info needs to change ****. Please help!Initial Complaint
Date:21/07/2025
Type:Delivery IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
The seller ************** sells unauthentic fake labubu on Shopify, after placed order they dont let me cancel my order then gave me fake tracking number and said they has technical issues to reply messages, I contacted shopify to cancel my order but they didnt respond, I paid through shopify they should be responsible as same as ******, I need refund.Initial Complaint
Date:20/07/2025
Type:Delivery IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I placed an order for a Kindle 10th Generation on July 9, 2025, through a Shopify-hosted storefront called ************. I was charged $38 but never received a shipping update, tracking number, or confirmation.The emails listed on the sellers Shopify storefront bounced back, and there is no valid contact method or working address available. I attempted to contact Shopify support twice. The responses I received were vague and generic, asking me to wait 30 days before taking actiondespite clear signs this seller is non-responsive or possibly fraudulent.I have filed a claim with my credit card provider, but I am deeply concerned Shopify is enabling unverified or scam storefronts and not taking proper action when customers report issues. I am requesting that Shopify either: Provide a refund Or remove/support investigation of this storefront (************)I have screenshots of my order, my communication attempts, and bounced emails as evidence.Initial Complaint
Date:20/07/2025
Type:Product IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I am a small business owner using Shopify to run my online store. Shopify has unjustifiably paused my payouts, and as a result, I have not received funds that I have rightfully earned through legitimate sales. I was given no clear explanation for the payout hold, and communication from Shopify has been nonexistent or vague at best. I have reached out multiple times requesting updates or clarification, and I continue to be ignored or passed around without any resolution. Because of this hold, I am experiencing serious financial strain: I am unable to fulfill orders or purchase inventory. I am accruing chargebacks due to delays. My reputation and customer trust are suffering. I am being charged Shopify fees, despite having no access to my funds. Shopify is holding my money without cause and without updates. I rely on these payouts to keep my business running, and this situation is completely unacceptable. I am requesting: Immediate release of my withheld funds. A clear explanation for why the payouts were paused. Transparent communication and a resolution timeline. This kind of treatment is unprofessional and harmful to small business owners like me. I am filing this complaint in the hope of obtaining genuine answers and holding Shopify accountable for its actions.Initial Complaint
Date:20/07/2025
Type:Product IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
My Shopify store (store name: 98b008i8myshopifycom) was suspended unexpectedly and Shopify is now holding approximately 200 dollars of my funds for 120 days I was not given a clear explanation for the suspension and this situation has placed me in severe financial distress I urgently need this money to pay for my rent and basic living expenses I am not trying to dispute any terms I am simply asking for either 1 The 200 dollars to be released early to my linked bank account OR 2 The funds to be refunded directly to the customer so I am not unfairly holding their money either I have contacted Shopify support multiple times but I was given no actionable recourse It feels completely unfair to freeze small business owners funds with no option for resolution especially when we rely on that money to survive Please resolve this matter urgently or at least communicate a clear and fair process to expedite this request.Initial Complaint
Date:19/07/2025
Type:Product IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I dont know what the problem is all I know is that all the stores become terminated. No reason given. Cant access anything after that. I feel this is some type of retaliation going on due to personal hardshipsInitial Complaint
Date:17/07/2025
Type:Billing IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Shopify blocked my site is forcing me to pay three years in advance to reactivate my site.Because I took a three-year plan and now cannot have my site activated until I pay the three years in advance plan.I can pay for one year in advance but not three.I cannot have this choice by shopify and find this bullying.i have been ignored when asking to speak with a supervisor it just gets flushed by people around the world who do not have any way to help and am refused a supervisors help.I have asked the shopify agent to send me information to recuperate my content and artwork which they flat out ignore. Shopify has become a monster that cannot be tamed any longer in terms of ethics.Please help.Customer Answer
Date: 18/07/2025
The phone number provided for this business is inoperative meaning that there is no one who picks up the phone and actually the number that the BBB has in not in service.
This business has a head office in ****** but they do not receive walk in clients, it's a front company.
I have had problems with emails and since 2019 since I started with Shopify, I have received maybe a handful of emails because a friend who emailed me through the site - I never got the contact.
There is no way to get true help from this company but people in faraway countries who are very ill versed in helping with details of the store.
In renewing my plan, I cannot take advantage of the 1 dollar per month like everyone else. I have to pay three years' worth of servie and if I don't, they closed my store that is mainly copyright material and artwork.
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