Hello All,
Thanks Mubde3 for sharing this useful information.
Have you personally dealt with urway? or if any one here have, please do share your experience.
Regards,
Topic summary
Core Issue:
Saudi Arabian merchants face severe limitations with payment gateway options on Shopify, leading to lost sales and customer abandonment at checkout.
Major Obstacles Identified:
- Bitcoin-based providers (BitPay, GoCoin, Coinbase) are blocked in Saudi Arabia
- High setup costs: MyFatoorah ($3,200 USD), PayTabs ($250 + $49.99/month), Stripe Atlas ($500)
- Poor customer service experiences, particularly with 2Checkout and PayFort
- PayPal works but has limited adoption among Saudi consumers
- Checkout.com reportedly only accepts merchants processing $10M+ annually
Emerging Solutions:
Several participants mention URWAY as a new Saudi payment gateway with direct Shopify integration (contact provided: 0566058432).
Third-Party Integration Services:
- Oganro/CartDNA offers custom payment gateway integration for a one-time fee (though charges 0.65% per transaction)
- Recommended local providers include: STC Pay, Geidea, PayLink, Qarar Pay, and Tap Payments
Ongoing Frustration:
Merchants question why they pay the same Shopify subscription fees despite limited payment gateway availability in their region. The discussion spans multiple years (2016-present) with participants still seeking viable solutions.