TikTok Shop U.S. Updates Payment Settlement and Account Compliance Policies
TikTok Shop has updated its payment settlement structure and introduced account reverification. If the system detects risk signals, such as a surge in negative reviews, sellers must complete identity or qualification reverification or their store operations may be affected.
What are the key facts?
- 1Effective date: June 9, 2026
- 2Policy focus: Payment settlement cycle update
- 3Compliance requirement: Account reverification for high-risk stores
- 4Triggers: Surge in negative reviews and policy violations
What happened?
TikTok Shop recently announced that it will update its U.S. logistics policy on June 9, focusing on adjustments to payment settlement cycles to support the platform’s business development. At the same time, to improve platform security, it introduced an account reverification mechanism for high-risk stores. If the system detects risk signals such as a surge in negative reviews or policy violations, sellers will be required to resubmit identity or qualification documents for reverification. The measure is intended to protect user rights and ensure a sound business environment.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Monitor store health closely and keep qualification information accurate and valid to prevent settlement disruptions caused by reverification. Maintain good customer communication to reduce the risk of negative-review surges.