How can I apply to become an invitation-only payment provider?

Shopify Apps

Topic summary

Shopify has closed applications for new payment providers and switched to an invitation-only model while they develop their Payments API and work through existing submissions. Multiple developers and payment solution providers are seeking information about when applications will reopen or how to receive an invitation.

Current Status:

  • No public application form is available
  • No timeline has been provided for reopening
  • Official documentation confirms the invitation-only approach

Developer Concerns:

  • Some developers need to integrate third-party payment solutions for specific client requirements
  • Several companies (like baaskit.com) have competitive payment solutions ready but cannot publish them
  • Questions remain about alternative methods for creating custom offsite payment apps that redirect customers to third-party sites

Recommended Resources:

  • Shopify Changelog for store features and announcements
  • Developer Changelog for partner and development updates

The discussion remains unresolved, with no official update on reopening timelines despite multiple follow-up requests over an extended period.

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Hello, according to Shopify they are currently not accepting payment provider applications, but is on invitation only. Please advise on how I can apply to become a payment provider?

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Hey @prash2023 ,

Thank you for getting in touch and for expressing your internet in registering your gateway with Shopify. At this time we are not accepting applications as we continue to build out our Payments API and work through our existing backlog of submissions. This is outlined further in our payments apps developer documentation. When applications reopen, there will be a Payment Partner Application form available to fill out.

We do not currently have a timeline, but we do have both the Shopify Changelog (new store features and announcements) and a Developer Changelog (partner and development-related updates) that are great resources for staying up-to-date on changes and releases on the platform.

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Hi @Moira

Do shopify start accepting payment partner applications ?, for becoming a payment partner to create offsite payment app. Is there any other way to create custom payment app for client site to redirect customers to a third party site to complete the payment procedure and redirect back to the shopify website with payment success/ failure messages to continue with the checkout process, and update the order status.

we are not a payment providers, As one of the shopify Developer, how can I implement my client requirements to integrate third party custom payment in to shopify website.

Thanks in Advance

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I have the same problem. Please Shopify do something

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Hi Moira,

is there an ETA on the when Shopify will open applications to this? it’s been a while now.

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We are still waiting for this to open, as we at baaskit.com have a highly competitive solution for Shopify stores. We’re eager to receive an invitation or learn more about the process for publishing our own payment app on Shopify.

If there’s any update or specific steps we should follow to be considered, I’d really appreciate the guidance. Looking forward to contributing to the ecosystem with a strong value proposition for merchants!

Thanks in advance for any insights.

José Tomás

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Hello Moira, Is there any updates on when shopify will open this to partners or the form to apply yet? Thank you.

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