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So, you’re staring at that dreaded Shopify error:
“This store can’t accept payments right now.”
And you’re thinking… “Wait, what? I thought I was ready to start making sales!”
Relax. You’re not alone.
This common Shopify payment setup error trips up a lot of new dropshippers and ecommerce entrepreneurs — but it’s a quick fix when you know what to do.
Whether you’re brand new to Shopify or just wrapping up your Shopify store setup, getting your Shopify payment methods configured the right way is step one if you want to start collecting cash.
So let’s walk through exactly how to fix this payment error, connect your Shopify Payments, add PayPal, and even explore some alternative payment gateways (including for our European sellers).
If Shopify Payments isn’t working, 99% of the time it’s because the account setup wasn’t fully completed.
Here’s what you need to do:
You’ll be asked to fill out your business details:
Just plug in all the info and hit save. It really is that simple.
Once you’re done, Shopify will verify your details. If everything checks out, Shopify Payments will show as Active, and you’ll see those credit card logos (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) at checkout.
This means your store is officially ready to take card payments from your customers.
Maybe you’re in a country where Shopify Payments isn’t supported. Or maybe you just prefer something else.
That’s cool — Shopify also gives you a whole list of alternative payment gateways you can connect.
To view them:
If you’re in Europe, for example, you might want to use providers like Klarna, Sofort, or Mollie — all of which integrate seamlessly.
Just search their name, click “Add”, and follow the simple steps to connect.
Even if you’ve activated Shopify Payments, it’s smart to also add PayPal. Some customers just trust PayPal more — and trust equals conversions.
Here’s how to connect PayPal to Shopify:
Once it’s connected, you’ll see PayPal marked as Active in your Shopify dashboard. That means it’s good to go.
Make sure you test your checkout to confirm PayPal is showing up for customers.
Once you’ve connected your payment providers, here’s a quick checklist to make sure everything is working right:
If Shopify Payments or PayPal still show as inactive, double-check that all business details are filled in correctly — especially your bank info. That’s usually where setup errors happen.
Alright, so you’ve got Shopify Payments and PayPal locked and loaded. Your checkout is smooth, your store looks great, and you’re ready for those sweet, sweet sales to start rolling in.
But here’s the thing:
Having a store doesn’t automatically mean making sales.
You need two things:
That’s where Sell The Trend comes in. This isn’t just another app. It’s your all-in-one dropshipping command center that handles the hard stuff — so you can focus on growth.
Let’s break down what makes it a must-have tool for Shopify dropshippers.
You know what sucks? Spending hours scrolling AliExpress hoping to find “the one.”
You know what’s better?
Using Nexus AI to instantly spot trending, high-potential products.
Sell The Trend’s Nexus engine analyzes millions of products across platforms — then shows you exactly which ones are blowing up right now or about to trend.
You’ll see:
No more guessing. No more “hope this sells.” Just data-backed confidence.
Want to know what the top dropshipping stores are selling right now?
Use the Store Intelligence feature to peek behind the curtain.
You’ll get insights like:
That’s like having your own personal spy network — but legal.
Find a product you like inside Sell The Trend?
Don’t waste time copying and pasting descriptions or juggling spreadsheets.
Just hit the Push to Store button and boom — the product is live on your Shopify site with:
You can even customize everything before it goes live.
This is where Sell The Trend truly shines. Because once sales start coming in, the last thing you want is to be stuck doing everything manually.
Here’s what you can automate:
You also get access to the top-rated supplier marketplace — including fast shipping options from the US and Europe, so your customers aren’t waiting 3+ weeks.
Great products won’t sell if your pages are boring.
Sell The Trend auto-generates high-conversion product pages based on what’s already working in your niche.
That includes:
It’s like having a copywriter and designer working in the background every time you add a new product.
You’ve got products. You’ve got a store. Now you need eyeballs.
Sell The Trend also includes a full Marketing Toolbox to help you build traffic and convert it.
That includes:
This is gold for anyone who doesn’t have a full-time marketing team (aka most dropshippers).
So, let’s do a quick recap.
If your Shopify store isn’t accepting payments, you now know exactly how to fix it:
That’s your foundation — but remember, a store that can take payments isn’t the same as a store that makes sales.
That’s where most beginner dropshippers get stuck: they get the tech set up, but don’t have a real strategy for product selection, store automation, and marketing.
With Sell The Trend, you don’t just build a store — you build a scalable ecommerce machine.
Let’s remind you what’s possible once you connect Sell The Trend to your Shopify store:
Whether you’re building your first Shopify dropshipping store or trying to scale your fifth, tools like Sell The Trend give you an edge most beginners don’t have.
You don’t need to be a coder.
You don’t need to be a copywriter.
You don’t need to spend hours figuring out which product might work.
What you do need is:
You’ve already done the hard part: showing up and learning.
Now it’s time to put it into action.
Start your free 14-day trial of Sell The Trend and see for yourself how easy it is to:
If your goal is to stop “trying to make sales” and start running a profitable online business, this is your next step.
Try it now — no credit card needed.
Launch faster. Sell smarter. Grow easier.
Lisa is an eCommerce and digital marketing specialist with over 6 years of experience helping online businesses grow through data-driven strategy and hands-on execution.
She has worked across dropshipping and direct-to-consumer channels, focusing on product research and performance marketing. At Sell The Trend, she creates practical, research-backed content to help merchants make confident decisions.
