Payment

Topic summary

Main issue: First “real” order appears as “Test order” because the payment gateway was in test mode. After turning test mode off, no payment shows, and the merchant asks if funds will capture on dispatch or if further action is needed.

Clarification: Orders created in test mode are simulated; no real charge or payout occurs. Disabling test mode afterward does not convert that order into a paid transaction. Fulfilling/dispatching the test order will not collect payment.

Next steps:

  • Keep test mode off for live transactions.
  • Contact the customer and ask them to place a new order now that payments are live.

Status: Guidance provided; resolution depends on the customer reordering. No additional Shopify configuration changes indicated beyond leaving test mode disabled.

Summarized with AI on December 22. AI used: gpt-5.

Hi, I recieved today my first real order but when I clicked on the order I got the following message: “Test order”. “Your payment gateway was in test mode when this order was created”

I have turned off the test mode now but nothing shows in my payment section

Do I still need to change anything? or payment will proceed when order will be dispatched

Hey, @IcaseHeaven

It sounds like the user placed an order while your account was using the test mode in your payment gateway. This means it wasn’t a real transaction. I would recommend getting in touch with the customer in order to encourage them to place a new order now that your store is off test mode.

If there is anything else I can help you with, please let me know.

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