Shopify Hides That Print-on-Demand Charges Hit Bank Directly While Withholding Payouts
Shopify merchants using print-on-demand integrations discover too late that fulfillment costs charge directly from their bank account rather than from Shopify balance, creating unexpected cash flow crises. Simultaneous payout holds and undisclosed direct bank charges leave small merchants double-exposed without adequate pre-setup disclosure.
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