Help Center
Help CenterOrders & FulfillmentDrop Pay setup

Set up Drop Pay and payout details

Learn what Drop Pay is, how to configure PayPal and tax information, and why cash out may be unavailable.

5 min readpayoutsdrop paypaypal
On this page

Drop Pay is the payout and balance layer used for store earnings. It helps record customer payments, settlement, reserves, and cash out activity. To cash out, configure PayPal and tax information in Settings -> Payout Details.

What Drop Pay is

Drop Pay connects order payments, settlement records, available balance, and payout records. You will usually use two areas:

  • Settings -> Payout Details - configure PayPal and tax information
  • Payouts - view balances, payments, settlements, disputes, and cash out history

Customers can place orders before payout details are complete, but Cash out may be unavailable until required account and tax information is approved.

Before you start

Prepare:

  • A PayPal account that can receive payouts
  • Tax residency and tax form information
  • Legal name and required identity or tax documents
  • A clear understanding that review status may affect cash out availability

Use the information shown on the page as the source of truth. Requirements can vary by account, region, and payment rules.

Configure Payout Details

  1. Open the account menu in the top right
  2. Click Settings
  3. Open Payout Details
  4. Enter PayPal account information
  5. Complete tax information and upload required documents if prompted
  6. Submit for review

After submission, the page shows the current review or account status.

Review status

You may see statuses such as:

StatusMeaning
PendingInformation has been submitted and is under review
ActiveRequired information is accepted and payout setup is available
RejectedInformation failed review and needs correction
InactiveSetup is incomplete or not yet available

If review fails, return to Settings -> Payout Details, check the failure reason, fix the information, and click Re-submit when available.

Fees and limits

The page may show Drop Pay information such as:

  • Settlement and income currency, usually USD
  • Payout destination, usually PayPal
  • Payment processing fees and payout fees
  • Payout limits or availability rules

Specific fees, cash out limits, review requirements, and availability status can change based on account configuration, payment method, return/refund status, disputes, and platform rules. Use the live information in Payout Details and Payouts as the source of truth.

FAQ

Can customers order before I connect PayPal?

Yes. Order processing and cash out are separate. Customer payments can be recorded, but Cash out may be unavailable until PayPal and tax information are complete.

Why is Cash out unavailable?

Common reasons include missing PayPal information, missing tax information, tax review not approved, review still pending, insufficient available amount, or account-level restrictions.

Can I change my PayPal email?

If the page allows it, update payout account information in Settings -> Payout Details. Changes may not apply to payout requests already submitted or being processed.

What if tax review fails?

Return to Settings -> Payout Details, review the failure reason, fix the information, and submit again. Make sure name, tax residency, country or region, tax form type, and uploaded documents match.