How to integrate Stripe into my store in the Netherlands?

Payments + Shipping & Fulfilment

Topic summary

A Netherlands-based merchant wants to integrate Stripe as their payment gateway but cannot find the option in their Shopify settings.

Core Issue:

  • Stripe is not available as a payment option for stores located in the Netherlands
  • Shopify Payments is the default gateway in countries where it’s supported (including the Netherlands)
  • When Shopify Payments is available in a region, Stripe cannot be used as an alternative

Merchant Concerns:

  • Preference for Stripe due to additional payment methods like MobilePay
  • Perception that certain payment methods work better through Stripe
  • Desire for more flexibility in payment options

Current Status:
The issue remains unresolved, as Shopify’s policy restricts Stripe usage in Shopify Payments-supported countries. A community member shared a LinkedIn article about payment solutions in the Netherlands, potentially offering alternative approaches.

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Hi @Mira4 ,

Thank you for reaching out to the Community! I’m happy to provide some assistance with setting up a payment gateway for the shop, to ensure this gets resolved.

To share some insight, Shopify Payments is our premier payment gateway that’s used across the platform. It is currently supported in over 20 countries, including the Netherlands. Due to this, Stripe would only be available to those operating where Shopify Payments is not available. For more information on this, you can check out our Shopify Payments Documentation.

As you are operating in a country where Shopify Payments is currently available, it would not be possible to disable Shopify Payments to allow for the use of Stripe. However; I would love to hear your feedback on why you’d prefer using Stripe over Shopify Payments.

I look forward to your response! Take care.