How to Integrate Stripe to my shopify store , i'm unable to locate it

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Topic summary

Core Issue:
Users are attempting to integrate Stripe directly into Shopify stores but cannot locate it in payment provider settings.

Key Technical Explanation:

  • Shopify Payments is powered by Stripe, so Shopify blocks direct Stripe integration when Shopify Payments is available in a user’s region
  • Deactivating Shopify Payments doesn’t necessarily make Stripe appear as a third-party option
  • Shopify Payments can be reactivated after deactivation by going through setup again

Specific User Challenges:

  • One user is ineligible for Shopify Payments (Egypt resident with UK LTD company) and needs Stripe for features like e-wallet linking and fraud protection
  • After successfully connecting Stripe account, checkout only shows PayPal—no Stripe payment methods appear
  • Domain verification required for Apple Pay/Google Pay, but user lacks coding experience

Current Solutions:

  • Third-party apps like “Easy Pie Checkout” can enable Stripe integration
  • Custom checkout solutions possible but require technical expertise
  • No direct native integration available

Status: Unresolved—users seeking alternatives to expensive third-party apps or technical guidance for implementation.

Summarized with AI on October 27. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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Integrating Stripe directly with your Shopify store can be a bit tricky because Shopify Payments, which is the default payment gateway for Shopify, is powered by Stripe. As a result, Shopify typically doesn’t allow direct integration with Stripe when Shopify Payments is available in your region. Here are some important points and steps to consider:

Key Points1. Shopify Payments: This is Shopify’s built-in payment gateway, powered by Stripe. If Shopify Payments is available in your country, it will be the default and preferred method, and Shopify does not allow you to add Stripe directly as a third-party payment gateway in this case.

  1. Deactivating Shopify Payments: Deactivating Shopify Payments will allow you to explore other third-party payment providers, but Stripe might not appear as an option because Shopify prefers to keep its Stripe relationship exclusive to Shopify Payments.

  2. Reactivating Shopify Payments: Yes, you can reactivate Shopify Payments if you deactivate it, but you need to go through the setup process again.

Steps to Check and Switch Payment Providers1. Check Availability:

  • Go to your Shopify admin.
  • Navigate to Settings > Payments.

  1. Deactivate Shopify Payments (if you decide to proceed):

    • In the Payments section, click on Manage next to Shopify Payments.
    • Scroll down and click Deactivate Shopify Payments.
    • Confirm your decision in the dialog that appears.

  2. Add a Third-Party Provider:

    • After deactivating Shopify Payments, go back to Settings > Payments.
    • Under Third-party providers, click Choose a provider.
    • Look for available third-party payment gateways.

  3. Alternative Solution - Using Stripe with Shopify:

    • If you specifically need features from Stripe that are not available through Shopify Payments, consider using a service like Zapier or Automate.io to create integrations between Stripe and Shopify.
    • Alternatively, you can use a custom checkout solution where you redirect customers to a separate checkout page that uses Stripe Checkout, but this involves more complex setup and maintenance.

Considerations- Why Use Shopify Payments: Shopify Payments typically offer better integration with Shopify, lower transaction fees, and easier management directly from your Shopify admin.

  • Transaction Fees: Using third-party payment gateways can incur additional transaction fees on top of Stripe’s fees, as Shopify charges extra for using non-Shopify Payment gateways.

Summary- If Shopify Payments is available and active, you typically cannot add Stripe directly as a third-party payment provider.

  • Deactivating Shopify Payments might allow you to add other third-party providers, but Stripe might still not be available.
  • For special use cases needing Stripe, consider using integration tools or custom checkout solutions.

Re-enabling Shopify Payments

If you decide to switch back:

  • Go to Settings > Payments.
  • Click Activate Shopify Payments.
  • Follow the prompts to set it up again.

This way, you can explore third-party options, and if they do not meet your needs, you can always revert to Shopify Payments.

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