Streamline Your Payment Processing

Effortlessly manage in-person and online transactions with our comprehensive payment solutions.

Step 1: Your Current Setup

Click here if you don't currently take card payments Or, select your current provider:

Step 2: Business Volume

How much do you expect to take in card payments over the next 12 months?

Step 3: Business Transactions

What's your average card payment value?

Step 4: How You Take Payments

How do you plan to take payments? (Select all that apply)

Face-to-Face (in person) Online (website) Over the Phone

Step 5: Company Information

Is your business registered with Companies House?

Step 5: Company Information (cont.)

What's the name of your registered business?

Step 5: Company Information (cont.)

What's the name of your business?

Step 6: About Your Business

In 3 words or more, what does your business do?

Step 7: Your Contact Details

Name

Phone

Postcode

Shopify for UK Businesses: Taking Card Payments Made Easy

For UK businesses looking to accept card payments seamlessly, Shopify offers a powerful and user-friendly eCommerce platform with integrated payment solutions. Whether you run an online store, a brick-and-mortar shop, or both, Shopify provides the tools to process transactions securely and efficiently.

Why Choose Shopify for Card Payments?

1. Built-In Payment Processing – Shopify Payments

Shopify’s own payment gateway, Shopify Payments, allows merchants to accept:

Credit & debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
Digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay)
Alternative methods (Shop Pay, PayPal)

By using Shopify Payments, you avoid third-party transaction fees, simplifying your finances.

2. Competitive Transaction Fees

Online & in-person rates: From 1.7% + 20p per transaction (varies by plan).
No additional fees if using Shopify Payments (unlike some third-party gateways).

3. POS System for In-Person Sales

Shopify’s Point of Sale (POS) system lets UK retailers accept card payments in-store, at markets, or via mobile. The system integrates with:

Card readers (like Shopify Tap & Chip)
Barcode scanners & receipt printers
Inventory & customer management

4. Multi-Currency & International Sales

Shopify supports GBP and multiple currencies, helping UK businesses sell globally while automatically converting payments.

5. Fraud Prevention & Security

3D Secure checkout for added security
Built-in fraud analysis to detect suspicious transactions
PCI DSS compliant (essential for card payment processing)

How to Get Started with Shopify Payments

Sign up for a Shopify plan (Basic, Shopify, or Advanced).
Enable Shopify Payments in your dashboard (no separate merchant account needed).
Set up your business details (UK bank account required).
Start accepting payments – online, in-person, or on-the-go.

Alternative Payment Gateways

If you prefer other providers, Shopify supports:

Stripe
PayPal
Worldpay
Amazon Pay

However, third-party gateways may incur extra fees.

Final Thoughts

For UK businesses, Shopify simplifies card payments with an all-in-one solution that covers online sales, in-store transactions, and global expansion. With competitive rates, strong security, and seamless integration, it’s an excellent choice for merchants of all sizes.