Stripe is one of the most sought-after payment gateway options for e-commerce users. How to integrate Stripe with Shopify is one of the most asked queries and thus it becomes necessary to address it.
This blog will be your exclusive guide to understanding more about Stripe, its features, and how to integrate Stripe with Shopify.
What is Stripe Payment Gateway?
Stripe payment gateway is a platform that single-handedly integrates credit cards, debit cards, and almost all popular payment methods.
Stripe strives to provide global adaptability, and keeping up with different changes in the payment system over the years has been carefully adopted by Stripe.
There are many reasons why Stripe is a popular choice among e-commerce platforms. Let’s look into them:
- Quick integration with e-commerce platforms.
- A diverse range of payment options helps make sure of checkout conversions.
- Easy checkout experience with pre-built payment form.
- Prevents involuntary churn
- Fraud prevention
- Offers API making it developer-friendly
How to Start with a Stripe Account?
Before integrating Stripe with Shopify, you will need the basic, that is an account with Stripe.
Step 1: Navigate to the Stripe website and start with the account creation process.
Step 2: Fill in the necessary information
Step 3: Verify the Email Address
Step 4: Log in to the Stripe Account and complete the rest of the setup process.
How to Integrate Stripe with Shopify?
#Step 1: Access Settings of Your Shopify Account
Log into the Admin Dashboard of your Shopify Store and access Settings from the pane on the left side of the window.
#Step 2: Access Payment Settings of your Shopify Account
Once you click on Settings, You can see Payments.
Under Payments, You can see the option to add different payment methods like Shopify Payments, Supported Payment Methods, etc.
#Step 3: Adding your Stripe Account
Under Support Payment Methods, You can see the option “Add Payment Method”.
Once you click on that, you can search for “Stripe” and then add your Stripe email address and password and then sync the accounts.
Challenges while Integrating Stripe with Shopify
Sometimes you might not be able to see “Stripe” when you are trying to add the payment method.
Two of the main reasons for this to happen are:
- Shopify now has its exclusive payment method called “Shopify Payments”. The catch is that Shopify Payments is already integrated with Stripe and hence locations where Shopify Payments is accessible, might face problems integrating Stripe individually.
- Deactivating Shopify Payments might not help add Stripe as an individual third-party payment gateway but you will able to add other listed payment gateways.
An alternative solution to this dilemma is using Zapier to integrate Stripe with Shopify.
- Another reason why Stripe doesn’t show up under third-party payment providers is that your geographical location has yet to come under the purview of Stripe’s services.
To change this, you will need to add a store address to a location where Stripe is available. You can also switch to other payment gateways like PayPal, Mollie, etc.
Why using Shopify Payments is better?
Your first and foremost goal is to have Stripe integrated with Shopify and through Shopify Payments, you are getting just that.
Other perks of using Shopify Payments are that you can easily manage it through your store’s admin dashboard and it has lower transaction fees.
Also, using third-party payment gateways is not pocket-friendly as Shopify charges extra for such payment gateways.
Conclusion
Integrating Stripe with Shopify is the best way to ensure that you are giving your customers the choice in choosing the mode of payment. Hope this blog was able to help you get your Shopify store integrated with Stripe.
FAQs
- Can I use Stripe with Shopify in all regions?
Shopify Payments is powered by Stripe and is available in some countries. However, its use of third-party Stripe in those countries may be limited.
- How does Stripe differ from Shopify Payments?
Shopify Payments, powered by Stripe, has fewer customization options than Stripe, which offers more advanced features.
- How to resolve API connection issues?
If you are having trouble connecting to the Stripe API, ensure that your API keys are correct. You can also consult Stripe’s API documentation for detailed troubleshooting steps.
- Can I add Stripe if I’m already using Shopify Payments?
Yes, you can add Stripe if you’re already using Shopify Payments. However, both cannot function simultaneously as default payment providers.