This is now possible using the BeSure Checkout Rules app, even for Shopify store on basic plan. It enables us to hide express checkout options on Checkout > Information page, while still displaying them on the Checkout > Payment page.
It works mainly for new customers, since they are the most vulnerable to abandoning Checkout after encountering express checkout payment options on Checkout > Information page and thinking your store only supports these payment methods. For returning customers, they will still be able to see the express checkout options, but we are working on improving this in the future.
Here are the steps, after installing the app,
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Click on “Create rule” and select the rule to hide express checkout options under “Payment” section.
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Inside the rule details, you can choose which express methods to hide and on what page. Then click on “Create” and done.
No code changes required and it works for all themes.