In Swipe Aras, a store represents a single location or sales channel where payments are processed. Every payment processed on your account is associated with a specific store.
How Stores Work
Your account can have one or more stores
Each store has its own balance account — an internal account where its transactions accumulate before being paid out to your bank
Each store has a unique Store ID (format: S + 10 alphanumeric characters, e.g. S1A2B3C4D5)
Checkout settings (payment methods, branding) are configured per store — different stores can have different checkout experiences
Stores vs. Your Account
Think of your account as the legal and administrative container, and stores as the operational units.
Level | What It Represents |
|---|---|
Account | Your business entity; holds compliance, KYC, and billing |
Store | A specific location or channel; holds a balance account and checkout config |
Bank Accounts and Payouts
Each store is linked to one bank account where its funds are paid out. Money flows from customer payments → store's balance account → your bank account on a scheduled sweep. All stores under your merchant account pay out to the same bank account by default.
Where to Find Your Store IDs
You can find your Store IDs in two places:
In your dashboard, go to the Stores section. All stores under your account are listed there with their Store IDs.
Via the API: authenticate with your API key and call GET /api/v1/stores. The endpoint automatically returns all stores under your account.
Adding a New Store
Stores are created for you by your Swipe Aras reseller or account manager. To add a new store to your account, contact your account manager.
Troubleshooting: "Store not found"
If you see a "Store not found" error, the most common cause is a typo'd or stale Store ID. To resolve:
Verify the Store ID against the Stores section of your dashboard
Make sure you're using the full ID, including the leading S and all 10 characters
If you copy/pasted the ID, check for trailing spaces or hidden characters