Topic summary
Shopify Payments Availability:
Shopify Payments is not available in India. Indian merchants must use third-party payment gateways to accept credit cards, which incur transaction fees based on the Shopify plan.
Payment Gateway Challenges:
- Popular providers (Razorpay, Paytm, PayU) are reportedly not accepting new customers, with some applications pending for 6+ months
- No timeline exists for when Shopify Payments will launch in India
Alternative Payment Options:
- Manual methods (Cash on Delivery, bank transfer, cheque) available without extra transaction fees
- PayPal and cryptocurrency (via Coinbase) are options, though with limitations
- Recommended gateways include CCAvenue, 2Checkout, and Stripe
Cross-Border Issue:
A USA-based merchant reports inability to accept payments from Indian customers despite Stripe (Shopify Payments’ provider) supporting India transactions. This affects access to a major market.
Status: The discussion remains unresolved, with multiple merchants seeking viable payment solutions and no official timeline for Shopify Payments expansion to India.