Shopify Payments
Payment Processor
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TL;DR
Shopify Payments provides an integrated payments gateway and merchant-of-record tools inside Shopify: card processing (online and in-person), Shop Pay (fast checkout & accelerated conversions), Shop Pay Installments (BNPL), multi-currency settlement, fraud detection tools, and built-in reporting/payout dashboards. Because it’s native to Shopify, merchants don’t need separate gateway credentials or extra configuration in many countries — Shopify Payments “just works” with Shopify checkout, POS, shipping, and payouts, and it removes the extra third-party transaction fee applied when using external gateways. Shopify Payments' deep integration, straightforward pricing tiers (lower card rates on higher plans), and the convenience of unified reporting and payments. Unfortunately, Shopify Payments is only available in supported countries and is subject to Shopify’s merchant-eligibility rules; some merchants report payout delays, holds, or dispute experiences that required escalations. Also, advanced features for enterprises are available via Shopify Plus with custom pricing. Merchants with complex acquiring or international presences should read the eligibility, payout and reserve policies carefully.
About
Shopify Payments is Shopify’s native payments service that gives merchants one-click access to accepting cards and wallets inside Shopify, simplifying setup and eliminating third-party gateway fees for supported merchants.
Products & Services
No products or services information available.
Platform Ratings
Aggregated Trust Score
Based on 8,940 reviews across 3 rating platforms
2.2
out of 5
Overall Rating
Better Business Bureau
211 reviews
Reviewer Notes
Customers mention money being held unexpectedly and billing issues. Many of the reviewers complaints are not specifically related to Shopify's payment services.
Trustpilot
3,963 reviews
Reviewer Notes
Most of the reviews are about issues with the website and customer support complaints. Some reviews do mention issues with payment procedures.
G2
4,766 reviews
Reviewer Notes
Business users praise ease of use and the ecommerce tools, with some customers expressing that shopify's pricing isn't ideal for new businesses. These reviews have to do with Shopify as a whole and just Shopify Payments.
Processing Rates
Online Transactions
Card-not-present, e-commerce, and online payments
2.9% + $0.30 (Basic) down to ~2.4–2.5% + $0.30 on higher plans — rates are tiered by plan. (Shopify’s pricing page shows plan-based card rates.)
Per transaction
In-Person Transactions
Card-present retail and point-of-sale transactions
example published rates around ~2.6% + $0.10 (Basic) with lower rates on higher plans.
Per transaction
Keyed Transactions
Manually entered card-not-present transactions
Typically higher (e.g., ~3.5% + $0.10 reported by some reseller/guide pages) — check your plan/region.
Per transaction
International Transactions
Cross-border and foreign currency transactions
Shopify publishes currency conversion fees (examples: ~1.5% for US-based stores; values vary by region)
Per transaction
Fees
Monthly Fee
Shopify subscription plans (Basic / Grow / Advanced / Plus) carry the monthly platform fee; Shopify Payments itself has no extra monthly gateway fee beyond your Shopify plan in most markets.
Recurring monthly account fee
Setup Fee
Generally $0 to start (no setup fee for Shopify Payments)
One-time account setup and onboarding fee
PCI Compliance Fee
These vary by region and merchant agreement.
Annual PCI DSS compliance and security fee
Statement Fee
These vary by region and merchant agreement.
Monthly account statement and reporting fee
Chargeback Fee
Shopify publishes chargeback processes/fees by market (merchants are liable for chargebacks; fees can apply). For exact dollar figures check your country’s fee table and merchant agreement.
Per-incident chargeback dispute fee
Early Termination Fee
These vary by merchant agreement.
Fee for canceling before contract end
Payouts
Standard Payout Time
Varies by merchant risk profile and bank (typically 1 - 3 business days)
Regular deposit schedule to your bank account
Expedited Payout Time
Shopify offers instant or faster transfer options (e.g., Instant Payout to eligible debit cards/Shopify Balance for a fee) in supported regions.
Faster deposit option (may have additional fees)
Minimum Payout Amount
Shopify Payments does not require a minimum balance for payouts in most regions — payout minimums are typically handled by bank rules or merchant agreement.
Minimum balance required before payout
Contract Terms
Flexible Contract Terms
This provider offers month-to-month terms with no long-term commitment.
Contract Length
Required commitment period
Standard Shopify accounts are month-to-month; Enterprise / Plus customers have custom agreements.
Cancellation Process
How to terminate your account
Cancel Shopify subscription via admin or contact support; closing Shopify Payments follows Shopify’s account closure and payout settlement procedures in the admin
Support Options
Available Support Channels
Available
Security & Compliance
PCI Compliance
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliance level
Shopify is PCI DSS compliant for its hosted checkout and card handling; merchants still must follow PCI rules for their chosen integrations.
Fraud Prevention
Fraud detection and prevention tools
Shopify includes fraud analysis tools and offers additional fraud-prevention services and chargeback protection options for certain plans.
Data Encryption
Encryption standards for data at rest and in transit
Shopify Payments uses TLS transport and tokenization to protect payment data; vault/token tools are available for saved cards.
Tokenization
Supported
Replace sensitive card data with secure tokens
Accepted Payment Types
Credit & Debit Cards
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Discover
Digital Wallets
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Shop Pay
Bank Transfers
Supported
Integrations
E-commerce Platforms
Compatible shopping cart and online store platforms
Shopify
1 integration available
Accounting Software
Sync transactions with your accounting tools
QuickBooks
1 integration available
CRM Systems
Connect with customer relationship management platforms
SalesforceHubSpotZoho CRMKlaviyoZendeskPipedriveAgile CRMBrevoActiveCampaignMetrilo
10 integrations available
Special Features
Subscription Management
Manage recurring subscriptions and billing cycles
Supported
Invoicing
Create and send professional invoices
Supported
Marketplace Tools
Multi-vendor marketplace functionality
Supported
Recurring Billing
Automated recurring payment processing
Supported
Multi-Currency Support
Accept and process multiple currencies
Supported
Support & Contact
Shopify Payments Pricing Calculator
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