Shopify Eligibility Requirements for Selling Subscriptions
To use Sip Subscriptions on your Shopify store, your store must meet Shopify’s eligibility requirements for selling subscription products. These rules are set by Shopify and apply to all third-party subscription apps, including Sip.
This guide outlines the key requirements related to payment gateways, sales channels, and delivery methods.
Supported Payment Gateways
To sell subscriptions through Sip, your store must be using one of Shopify’s approved payment gateways:
- Shopify Payments
- PayPal Express
- Authorize.net
- Adyen on Shopify
- Stripe (availability may vary — check your Shopify admin for details)
In addition, customers can use accelerated checkout options for subscriptions, such as:
- Shop Pay
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- PayPal
Remember: Shopify does not support subscription purchases using local payment methods like Klarna, mollie iDEAL, or Sofort.
Supported Delivery Methods & Sales Channels
Shopify currently limits subscriptions to specific sales channels and delivery methods.
Supported Delivery Options:
Supported Sales Channels:
Remember: Subscription products are not available on other sales channels like Facebook, Instagram, or Shopify POS.
How to Know If Your Store is Eligible
When setting up your first subscription plan in Sip, if your store does not meet Shopify’s eligibility requirements, you'll see an in-app banner letting you know that subscriptions cannot be created.
- If you see a banner when trying to create a plan: your store isn't eligible yet.
- If no banner appears: you're good to go and can begin setting up subscriptions.
Need Help?
If you’re unsure about your eligibility or need help with setup, our support team is here to help. Reach out from within the Sip app — we’ll be happy to assist!