That looks like a good alternative for UAE based business. I wonder whether it can seriously compete with Stripe on stores selling internationally, as it doesn’t take American Express payments.
Topic summary
A UAE-based entrepreneur seeks payment gateway recommendations for a dropshipping business without a license, as many providers don’t support UAE operations, unlicensed businesses, or dropshippers. PayPal isn’t viable for UAE customers who prefer Visa, Mastercard, and Apple Pay.
Recommended Solutions:
- Shopify staff suggested Stripe, 2Checkout, Payoneer Checkout, and Skrill as UAE-compatible options
- Community members report Stripe works well but requires a valid business license
- Alternative UAE-specific options mentioned: Ziina (no AmEx support), Tap Payments, and Telr
- Easy Pie Checkout suggested as a Stripe-powered third-party solution supporting multi-currency
Key Challenges:
- Shopify Payments unavailable in UAE despite Stripe operating there
- Currency display issues: stores default to AED, causing checkout confusion for international customers
- Shopify charges 2% transaction fees even when merchants use external payment providers
- Most payment gateways require business licenses
Current Status:
- Shopify recently added payment support for multiple countries but excluded UAE
- Multiple users express frustration with limited UAE support and consider switching platforms
- Some merchants successfully configured multi-currency checkout (USD/EUR/GBP) while UAE-based, though setup details require individual troubleshooting
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