I want to change my default payment method

Topic summary

A merchant wants to set Cash on Delivery (COD) as the default payment method instead of Easypaisa, which currently appears first at checkout.

Platform Limitation:

  • Shopify enforces a fixed payment method order: credit card processors first, alternative payment methods second, manual methods (like COD) last
  • No workarounds or customization options exist for standard plans
  • Customers must manually select COD if they prefer it

Ongoing Frustration:

  • Multiple users across 2021-2023 have requested this feature, particularly from Asian markets where COD is the preferred payment method
  • A feature request exists but has no implementation timeline
  • One user suggests Shopify Plus ($2000/month) may offer checkout customization, though this remains unconfirmed

Community Sentiment:

  • Users express frustration that competitors offer this basic functionality
  • Some speculate Shopify prioritizes card transactions due to processing fees
  • The limitation is viewed as a significant drawback, especially for businesses in COD-heavy markets

Status: Unresolved. The discussion remains open with no official solution provided.

Summarized with AI on November 2. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.

@ad8on Not at this time. Credit card processors will show first, followed by alternative payment methods, then manual payment methods.