How To Add A Payment Gateway To Shopify

There is a solution provided by Shopify that is called Shopify Payments. This is a great gateway for most eCommerce stores on Shopify. There are certain rules that you have to abide by when using Shopify Payments, but these are straightforward and are aligned with what you can sell on Shopify anyway.

Follow these simple steps to setup Shopify Payments on your store.

Login to your Shopify store using your store credentials.

Then you need to go to your ‘Settings’ and then to the ‘Payment’ section of your website.

Now click on the option that reads ‘Accept Payments’ and then select the option that says ‘Add a Provider’

Now click on the ‘Shopify Payments’ option and click on the ‘Continue’ option.

Now you will need to click on the option, ‘Complete Account Setup’. Once this is done you will be taken to an online form. You need to complete the online form with all the relevant information and ensure that everything is accurate. Check the details at least twice and perhaps ask a partner/accountant to double check for you if necessary.

When you’ve checked everything, click on the ‘Complete Account Setup’ option. You will then be setup for Shopify Payments.

There are also plenty of payment providers who offer gateways for Shopify. This includes popular online payment solutions like Apple Pay or PayPal. It also includes others that you might not be familiar with.

You might want to choose a third party based on your location, target audience or budget. Or you might have a preference.

Here are the steps to adding a payment gateway to your Shopify store.

Login to your Shopify store using your store credentials.

Then you need to go to your ‘Settings’ and then to the ‘Payment Providers’ section of your website.

Now click on the option that reads ‘Payment Providers’. Then you need to select the option that reads ‘Add A Provider’.

When you’re on the ‘Change Provider’ drop-down list, you can select the ‘Third-Party Credit Card Provider’ option. This will bring up a list of potential providers for you that are available in the various territories and counties. Select the one you want.

Complete any information that is requested by the third party application.

When complete, click on the ‘Activate’ option.