Shopify — SME finance eligibility guide
Shopify Capital provides merchant cash advance and short-term loans to eligible UK Shopify merchants based on store revenue.
- Official site:
- shopify.com
- Companies House:
- 08140833
Eligibility guidance only - not financial advice, not a loan offer, not a guarantee of approval. Lendrly is not FCA-authorised and is not a credit broker.
- Amount range
- £400–£2m cash advances; £200–£1m loans
- Security / PG
- Security posture not consistently disclosed
- Speed
- Speed to funding not publicly disclosed
Data confidence
Medium confidence. Some figures on this page are summarised from public sources but not always disclosed in full by the lender. Confirm specifics with the lender before applying.
Some details are not publicly disclosed by Shopify — verify directly before applying.
Products Shopify offers
A summary of the Shopify products tracked in the Lendrly database. Criteria can change and published ranges may differ for individual applicants. Always confirm with the lender before applying.
| Product | Category | Amount range | Min trading | Security / PG | Speed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shopify Capital | Merchant Cash Advance | £400–£2m cash advances; £200–£1m loans | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Medium |
Eligibility breakdown by product
Each section below paraphrases the published eligibility signals, common blockers, repayment, speed and security posture for one of Shopify's products. This is educational guidance only and is not a quote or guarantee of approval.
Shopify Capital
Merchant Cash Advance
Source: View Shopify's Shopify Capital page on shopify.com ↗— Shopify Capital UK eligibility page.
Who Shopify's Shopify Capital may be suitable for
Shopify's Shopify Capital may be a possible fit when Shopify merchants only; based on store history and sales. Typical signals include card/pos/platform revenue; b2c or merchant-led sales; working capital need.
Common blockers
- No card/POS/platform revenue
- Not an existing platform merchant where platform-specific
- Restricted sectors
Repayment
Shopify structures repayment as: % of daily sales or fixed monthly.
Speed to funding
Shopify does not publicly disclose typical speed to funding for this product.
Security and personal guarantee
Shopify does not publicly disclose security or personal guarantee requirements for this product. Verify directly with the lender.
Other lenders covering similar product families
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Shopify — data sources
Lendrly summarises publicly-available information from the lender pages listed below. Criteria can change without notice — always confirm directly with the lender before applying.
- Shopify — Shopify Capitalshopify.comShopify Capital UK eligibility page.
What this page is — and isn't
- Is: a plain-English summary of Shopify's published eligibility signals, security posture, speed and product mix — written for UK SMEs trying to understand their funding options.
- Is not: a quote, a rate offer, an indication of approval, or regulated advice. Lendrly does not submit applications and is not a regulated credit broker.
- Always: confirm criteria, pricing and product availability directly with Shopify on the official Shopify site before applying.
Frequently asked questions about Shopify
- What is the minimum trading history for Shopify?
- Shopify does not publicly disclose a minimum trading-history requirement. Some products may still favour established businesses — check directly with the lender.
- Does Shopify require a personal guarantee?
- Shopify does not publicly disclose personal guarantee requirements in a consistent way. PG is common across UK SME finance and may be requested — verify directly with the lender.
- What speed to funding does Shopify publish?
- Shopify does not publicly disclose typical funding timelines. Time to funds usually depends on documentation quality and underwriting checks.
- What is Shopify's minimum and maximum facility size?
- Across the products Lendrly tracks for Shopify, the published amount range is approximately £200 to £2,000,000. Individual products may sit within narrower bands — see the products table on this page.
- What is Shopify's published position on CCJs and adverse credit?
- Shopify does not publicly state a position on CCJs. UK SME lenders typically assess CCJs case-by-case, and unsatisfied CCJs are commonly a blocker. Check directly with the lender if this applies to you.
Check whether Shopify's criteria fit your business
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Important — educational guidance only
- Not regulated by the FCA and not a credit broker.
- Not financial, legal or tax advice.
- Not a loan offer and not a guarantee of approval.
- Subject to lender underwriting — criteria can change.
Lendrly provides general eligibility guidance only. It is not financial advice, a loan offer, or a guarantee of approval. Provider criteria can change and final approval is subject to lender underwriting, affordability checks, credit assessment, and documentation. Lendrly is not a regulated credit broker; we do not submit applications on your behalf.