Managing multiple Shopify stores with different currencies: syncing products and front-end changes

[MartialArmoir]

Hi everyone,

I run my Shopify store from the UAE, which isn't supported by shopify payments, and i need to sell and receive payments in multiple currencies, specifically AED and €.

I have tried third-party apps only change the displayed amount in the front-end but don't impact the checkout currency so they don't fit my needs.

I'm considering opening a second store for a different currency.

Is there another solution?

Can the same product be connected and managed across both stores?
Is it possible to ensure that changes made to the front-end in one store are reflected in the other, so both stores remain synchronized?

Thanks in advance for your help!

[DaisyVo]

Hi @MartialArmoir 

I see you’re trying to manage multiple Shopify stores with different currencies and keep everything in sync, from products to front-end changes. That’s a solid approach, and I totally get why you’re looking for a better solution than just third-party apps that only change the display price. Let’s break this down.

Solution to Multi-Currency Selling & Checkout

Since Shopify Payments isn’t available in the UAE, your best bet for true multi-currency checkout is to run separate stores for each currency. Shopify’s native multi-currency feature only works with Shopify Payments, which isn't an option for you.

To accept payments in AED and €, you’ll need:

• Two Shopify stores (one for AED, one for €)
• A third-party payment provider that supports multi-currency transactions for each store.

Syncing Products Across Both Stores

Yes, you can keep the same product catalog across both stores, but it requires an external tool since Shopify doesn’t natively support cross-store product sync. Here are two ways to do this:

1. Shopify’s Expansion Store Setup
   If you’re on Shopify Plus, you can create an expansion store and sync products using Shopify's APIs.

2. Third-Party Apps (for Non-Plus Stores)

   • Matrixify (Excelify) – Bulk import/export product data and sync updates across stores.
   • Syncio – Automatically sync inventory and product changes across multiple stores.
   • Rewind Staging – Helps with theme and product synchronization.

Syncing Front-End Changes

Front-end updates (theme, design, pages, content) won’t sync automatically between stores, but you can manage them efficiently by:

• Duplicating the theme from one store to another whenever you make changes.
• Using GitHub and Shopify’s Theme Kit to push theme updates to both stores at the same time.
• Using Rewind Backups to maintain theme consistency across both stores.

Alternative Solution: Shopify Markets (if available)

Shopify Markets allows multi-currency selling without separate stores, but payments still require Shopify Payments. If Shopify ever expands its support to UAE, this would be a much simpler way to handle everything from one store.

Let me know if you need extra help!
Thanks,
Daisy.