Yes. A Ukrainian entrepreneur can create a Shopify store, add products, set up shipping, and sell to buyers abroad. To accept international payments, you need to connect a separate payment solution, as Shopify Payments is not directly available for businesses in Ukraine.

No, currently Ukraine is not included in the official list of countries where you can directly connect Shopify Payments. If a country is not on the supported list, Shopify recommends using a third-party payment provider.

Western Bid connects PayPal and Stripe to Shopify stores. Thanks to Stripe, buyers can also pay for orders using international bank cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. You do not need to open your own Stripe or commercial PayPal account abroad on your own.

We connect PayPal and Stripe, making the following options available to buyers: Visa and Mastercard; American Express and other international cards; Apple Pay; Google Pay. This allows you to offer international buyers familiar payment methods and avoid wasting advertising budgets in vain.

Yes. PayPal and Stripe can be used in parallel so that the buyer can choose the most convenient payment method. Connecting multiple methods makes checkout clearer for clients from different countries.

To connect PayPal and Stripe through Western Bid, opening a foreign company is not required. First, you register a Western Bid account, prepare your Shopify store, and submit an application for review and connection. A US company is required if you plan to work specifically through your own Shopify Payments or use US business infrastructure. We can also assist with opening a US company.

Western Bid handles the setup of an LLC in the US, the preparation of necessary documents, and the opening of a business account in a US bank. After that, the company will be able to connect Shopify Payments.

The one-time cost of opening a US company is $500. This amount includes document preparation, government fees, a US address and phone number for the first month, document delivery, opening a bank account, and card issuance. Payment is made after signing the agreement.

If the store is completely ready, products are allowed, and the necessary pages and policies are filled out, connecting through Western Bid can take about 48 hours. The actual timeframe depends on the store's readiness, integration method, and review results.

Before submitting an application, the store must be completely ready for sales: all pages and links work; there is no placeholder text or empty blocks; the visitor password is removed; at least a basic Shopify plan is active; products, photos, descriptions, and prices are added; shipping methods are configured; About Us and Contact Us pages are present; shipping, return, privacy, and terms of service policies are published. Western Bid checks the store's readiness before connecting payments. You must also have a verified account with Western Bid.

Products must comply with Shopify rules, payment system requirements, and international shipping regulations. Prohibited or regulated categories may not pass review. If you have doubts about a specific product, it is better to contact Western Bid support before completing the store setup.

Western Bid's fee for accepting payments is 4% of the transaction amount, minimum $0.01, maximum $50. Additionally, standard fees from PayPal, Stripe, the bank, or other payment services apply, which depend on the buyer's country, currency, and payment method.

Registration and access to the Western Bid cabinet are free. The fee is charged only for actually processed payments and utilized services.

Western Bid does not set a general turnover limit for accepting payments. At the same time, individual transactions may undergo standard verification checks by banks, PayPal, or Stripe.

After a successful transaction, the payment is displayed in the Western Bid Personal Account. In Shopify, you continue to see and process the order itself, while in the Western Bid account, you manage the received funds.

Once the payment is credited, you can submit a withdrawal request in the Western Bid personal account. Available options may include: FOP and TOV bank accounts; bank cards; currency accounts; Wise; USDT; cash; and other supported methods. The fee and processing times depend on the chosen withdrawal method.

Yes. The Western Bid team processes disputes, complaints, refunds, and payment system requests, as well as guides the seller through non-standard transaction situations.

Yes. Through the Western Bid account, you can arrange international shipments, choose an available shipping method, manage tracking, and send orders to buyers in the USA, Europe, and other countries. Both payment and shipping services are available in a single account.

Yes. The integration allows you to simplify order management and tracking transmission. Specific capabilities depend on the configured integration and the chosen shipping method.

Yes. Products can be transferred to Western Bid fulfillment centers in the USA or Europe to keep them closer to customers, pack orders faster, arrange shipments, and process returns.

The sequence is as follows: Create a Shopify store; Register a Western Bid account; Add allowed products; Set up store pages and policies; Configure international shipping; Remove the password and test the checkout; Apply for payment connection; Accept payments, ship orders, and withdraw funds.

Western Bid combines the core processes of international e-commerce into a single account: PayPal and Stripe connection; card payments, Apple Pay, and Google Pay; store review and technical integration; handling disputes and refunds; withdrawing funds; international shipping; and fulfillment in the US and Europe. A Ukrainian seller receives a ready-made infrastructure to launch and grow a Shopify store without having to solve every payment and logistical issue separately.