I am a South African resident that wants to setup my shop to market to the US. However I used to live in the UK and still have a bank account there. Is there a payment gateway that supports South African addresses that can pay into international bank accounts. Or do I have to setup with a South African Bank account? What payment gateaway is best for South Africans as we cannot use Shopify payments.
Topic summary
A South African resident wants to set up a Shopify store targeting US customers but maintains a UK bank account from previous residency.
Key Questions:
- Can they use a payment gateway that accepts South African business addresses while depositing funds to their UK bank account?
- Or must they establish a South African bank account instead?
- What payment gateway options work best for South African merchants, given that Shopify Payments is unavailable in their region?
Status: The discussion remains open with no responses yet. The merchant is seeking recommendations for cross-border payment processing solutions that accommodate their unique banking situation.