Summary
Shopify Payments is the Shopify platform’s built-in payment gateway and integrated payment solution, allowing every Shopify merchant to accept payments directly through their online store. It supports credit cards, major credit cards, credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay, and other alternative payment methods without relying on third-party payment providers. Setting up Shopify Payments is simple and crucial for simplifying the payment process, reducing transaction fees, and creating an efficient payment experience.
Why use Shopify Payments
- No third-party fees or need for third-party payment processors like PayPal or Stripe
- Simplified and efficient payment process within Shopify
- Supports accelerated and multiple payment options
- Integrated reporting, payout tracking, and manage payments dashboard in Shopify admin
Setup instructions
- Go to the Payments section in Shopify Admin
Log in to your Shopify account, open the Shopify admin dashboard, and navigate to Settings > Payments. From this payments section of your Shopify admin, click on Activate Shopify Payments if it isn’t already enabled to begin the payment setup process. - Enter your business details
Provide your legal business name, business address, and tax information in the payment settings. Individual sellers and Shopify Plus merchants may also need to submit personal details and bank account information as required by Shopify Payments supports guidelines. - Choose your bank account for payouts
Add and verify the bank account where you want to receive payout transfers. Make sure the bank account supports your selling currency to ensure an efficient payment process and timely payouts. - Set up payment methods
Shopify Payments offers various payment methods by default, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and other cards and other payment methods. You can also enable Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay, and choose which payment methods you want to accept payments directly through your store. - Configure payout schedule
Select a daily, weekly, or monthly payout schedule based on your cash flow needs. This step helps Shopify merchants better manage payments and track payouts within Shopify. - Enable fraud protection (optional)
Shopify provides built-in fraud prevention tools such as CVV and AVS checks. Enabling these features enhances your payment processing strategy by reducing chargebacks and suspicious activity.
Final outcome
Once you finish setting up payments on Shopify, Shopify Payments integrates seamlessly with your Shopify store, eliminating the need for third-party payment gateways. It simplifies the payment process, reduces transaction fees, and provides a built-in payment processing solution designed to grow with your business.
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