HI dears,
I am also trying to make shopify store from Saudi Arabia, have u got any solution,please respond I am new here. you can contact me at 0581125458, if you have time.
Regrads,
Sakhi Ullah
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.