How can I find a payment provider available in Tanzania?

Payments + Shipping & Fulfilment

Topic summary

A Shopify merchant in Tanzania is unable to find compatible payment providers for their store. Shopify Payments is not available in Tanzania, creating a significant barrier.

Suggested payment options include:

  • PayPal - widely available and supports Tanzania
  • 2Checkout - confirmed to support Tanzanian payments
  • PayFast - primarily for South Africa, may work in Tanzania
  • Pesapal - local merchant solution
  • DPO Tanzania - local payment gateway
  • Bank transfer - manual alternative requiring customers to transfer funds directly

Key considerations:
Payment providers vary in fees and processing times, requiring research to find the best fit. The merchant is advised to contact Shopify support for setup assistance.

The discussion remains open with community members providing locally-relevant alternatives beyond the standard suggestions.

Summarized with AI on October 24. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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Hi

I have tried all the payment provider option none of them are available in my current country in Tanzania how can you help me resolve this issue

Regards,

Naymesh

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Hi, @snapitgrabit .

Thank you for reaching out!

I understand you are having trouble finding a payment provider available in Tanzania. Unfortunately, Shopify Payments is not currently available in Tanzania, and many other popular payment providers may not be available either.

However, there are some alternative payment providers that you can use. Here are a few options to consider:

  1. PayPal: PayPal is a popular payment provider that is available in many countries, including Tanzania. You can set up a PayPal account and connect it to your Shopify store to accept payments.

  2. 2Checkout: 2Checkout is a payment provider that supports payments in Tanzania. You can set up a 2Checkout account and connect it to your Shopify store to accept payments.

  3. PayFast: PayFast is a payment provider that supports payments in South Africa and may also be available in Tanzania. You can set up a PayFast account and connect it to your Shopify store to accept payments.

  4. Bank transfer: You can also consider offering bank transfer as a payment option. This involves providing customers with your bank account details and asking them to transfer payment directly to your account.

It’s important to note that some payment providers may have higher fees or longer processing times than others, so it’s a good idea to research your options and choose the one that best meets your needs.

If you need further assistance setting up a payment provider or have any other questions, I recommend contacting our support team for help. They can provide additional guidance and support.

Please let me know if you have any further questions! I would love to learn more about your business. What type of products do you sell?

Talk soon,

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hello @snapitgrabit in Tanzania we have few payment gateways

  1. paypal
  2. pesapal merchant
  3. DPO Tanzania

try within these 3 merchants for your payment gateways