Overview
The Payment Methods section controls which payment options are available to buyers during checkout.
This directly affects:
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How customers can pay
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Conversion rate
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International accessibility
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Transaction success
If a payment method is disabled here, buyers will not see it in checkout.
What You See on This Screen
You see a list of available payment providers, each with:
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Provider name
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Provider logo
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Toggle switch (On / Off)
Examples of payment methods may include:
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iDEAL
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Bancontact
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PayPal
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Apple Pay
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Google Pay
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Visa
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MasterCard
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American Express
The exact list may vary depending on account configuration and region.
How the Toggle Works
Each payment method has a switch:
Blue Toggle = Enabled
The payment method is available during checkout.
Grey Toggle = Disabled
The payment method is hidden from buyers.
Changes apply once saved (if a save button is present in your configuration).
How This Affects Checkout
If a payment method is enabled:
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It appears as a selectable option during payment.
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Buyers can choose it to complete their order.
If disabled:
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Buyers will not see it.
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It cannot be used.
Strategic Considerations
Local Events
Enable region-specific methods.
Example:
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Netherlands → iDEAL
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Belgium → Bancontact
International Events
Enable broader payment methods:
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Visa
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MasterCard
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PayPal
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Apple Pay
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Google Pay
This increases conversion for international buyers.
High Conversion Setup (Best Practice)
Enable:
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At least one major credit card (Visa / MasterCard)
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One local dominant method
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One digital wallet (Apple Pay / Google Pay)
This reduces checkout friction.
Operational Impact
If users report:
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“Customers cannot pay”
→ Check if the payment method is disabled. -
“International buyers cannot complete payment”
→ Ensure credit cards are enabled. -
“PayPal not visible”
→ Verify PayPal toggle is enabled. -
“Apple Pay not showing”
→ Check both toggle and browser/device compatibility.
Financial Notes
The note at the top mentions:
“Prices are per order and ex. VAT.”
This means:
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Pricing configuration may exclude VAT.
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VAT calculation happens separately.
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Payment method does not affect VAT logic directly.
Risk Awareness
Disabling too many methods may:
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Reduce conversion
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Increase cart abandonment
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Exclude international buyers
Enabling too few methods limits accessibility.
Summary
Payment Methods controls:
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Which payment providers buyers can use
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Checkout flexibility
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Conversion optimization
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Regional accessibility
This section directly influences revenue performance.