How do i setup payment methods for dropshipping business as i am from pakistan and there is no excess to PayPal and Skril is asking for a buisness account of it so how do i setup payment methods for customers please help me find a way so i could get going.
Hi there @Mesmerracarved
Welcome to the Shopify Community.
Thanks for sharing your plans on Shopify - that sounds awesome! I understand you have some concerns about payment gateways however, so I would be happy to assist you.
The payment gateways that are available for you to select will depend on the location of your store. Thanks for confirming that you are located in Pakistan. Feel free to check out this list for a full breakdown of available payment gateways in Pakistan. 2Checkout is a popular gateway that many merchants on Shopify use.
You mentioned that certain payment gateways such as Skrill require a business account. Each individual payment provider or gateway will have their own set of specific requirements for using their services. That may include setting up a business account, and submitting the relevant documents for verification purposes. If you have any questions or concerns about this then I would recommend reaching out to the payment providers directly, and inquiring about using their gateway on Shopify. Here is a link to 2Checkout support, and you can also consider contacting Skrill support here.
We have some great information here that explains what third-party payment providers are and how to use them on Shopify. There may be some customers who don’t want to pay for their orders using a credit card - for those you can consider setting up some manual payment methods such as bank transfer or cash on delivery. However, many merchants will stick to just PayPal & a credit card payment gateway for simplicity reasons.
You mentioned that you want to start dropshipping - what kind of products will you be selling? I would love to hear about your plans. We have some excellent resources available to learn more about dropshipping on Shopify such as this ultimate guide for 2023 here and also this 45-minute workshop webinar which runs you through how to start and launch your dropshipping business.