Boost your Shopify sales with our ultimate guide to setting up payment methods!

Shopify: the most popular CMS for creating online stores

Shopify has become the CMS most widely used by merchants to create and manage their online store. This is due to its wide range of functionalities and settings, which enable optimal customization of the e-commerce site. Shopify also offers several online payment options, configurable according to user needs.

Creating an online store on Shopify

Before configuring payment methods on Shopify, you need to create your online store. Payment options only appear once the store has been created. It is therefore important to configure your Shopify e-commerce site properly so that you can publish your products and offer payment options to your customers.

To begin with, it is advisable to set up your business from a legal standpoint. Different legal forms are available, depending on the needs and objectives of the merchant. It's important to choose the status that offers the most relevant advantages for your business.

Once the company has been set up, you can go to the Shopify CMS to create your online store. You'll need to choose a theme, customize the design, create a logo, write the legal disclaimer and so on. Products can then be added to the store, with detailed descriptions and attractive photos.

Online payments on Shopify

Once the Shopify online store has been created, it's time to configure the payment methods. To do this, access the administrator interface and go to the e-commerce site's general settings. The "payment systems" and "payment" tabs enable you to configure payment methods on your online store.

The payment systems tab on Shopify

This tab lets you manage the payment service providers on your e-commerce site. You can choose which payment service customers will be able to use when making purchases. Shopify offers over 100 payment gateways to choose from.

Popular payment services include Mollie, Paypal, Verifone, Payplug, Stripe and more. It's also possible to add alternative payment methods such as Amazon Pay, Apple Pay or direct payment via Paypal. Crypto-currency payments are also an option to consider.

How do I add a payment method to Shopify?

To add a payment method to Shopify, go to settings and select the "payment systems" tab. Then simply select the payment solution provider and fill in the account credentials. Once these steps have been completed, all that remains is to activate the payment method.

How do I activate alternative payment methods on Shopify?

To activate alternative payment methods on Shopify, go to Settings and click on "Payment systems". Then choose the "alternative payment method" section and select the corresponding option. Account credentials must then be filled in, before the payment provider can be activated.

How do I add manual payment methods to Shopify?

It's important to include manual payment options for customers who prefer not to use online payments. Manual payment methods include payment on delivery, payment by check or bank transfer. To add them to Shopify, go to settings, choose the "manual payment methods" section and select the corresponding option. The required information must then be entered.

Payment tab

The "payment" tab lets you customize the checkout process on the Shopify online store. It's possible to customize the design of the checkout page, define rules for customer account creation, and include forms for obtaining customer contact information.

The issue of transaction fees with Shopify

Shopify applies transaction fees to purchases made on the online store. These fees are in addition to the commissions charged by payment solution providers. It is important to take these fees into account when configuring payment methods on Shopify.

In conclusion, Shopify offers numerous online payment options for online stores. It's important to choose the best options according to your customers' needs and your business development strategy.