How to connect Stripe to Shopify?

Online sellers can add Stripe on Shopify to receive payments, including a few simple steps that can link Stripe to Shopify. Your store's location, payment needs, and fee structure will help determine how to enable Stripe on Shopify and the steps you'll need to follow.

A friendly reminder: before installing Stripe on Shopify, make sure you have both Stripe and Shopify accounts.

Step 1 to Add Stripe on Shopify - Access the Dashboard

First, access your Shopify account dashboard. Click on "Settings" and verify that Stripe can integrate with your store.

Before continuing, you'll need an active Shopify account with a paid plan to set up Stripe on Shopify.

Step 2 to Install Stripe on Shopify - Click Payments Tab

Once you're in Settings, the next step to get Stripe going for your e-commerce store is to go to the left scroll bar and click the Payments Tab.

Potential issue: The payments tab is grayed out. If the Payments tab is grayed out, there are three potential reasons: 1) you are on a free Shopify trial; 2) you do not have Admin access. If you know you have a paid Shopify account and have Admin access, contact Shopify customer support for assistance.

Step 3 to Install and Enable Stripe on Shopify

Once you're in the active Payments Module, you will see a section for additional payment methods. PayPal will appear in this space, along with a button that says "Add payment method."

If Stripe is available in your country, it will appear and you can select it. If you do not see an "Add payment method" on the Payments module in Shopify, you should contact Shopify customer support.

Step 4: How to Connect Stripe to Shopify

After selecting Stripe in the Payments Module, you will receive a login prompt for Stripe. Once you complete the login process with your credentials, you have completed the final step to activate Stripe on Shopify.

Alternatives to Integrate Stripe With Shopify

If you want to add Stripe payment gateway in Shopify and it isn't immediately available, you may be able to use third-party automation software or expert support to link Stripe with Shopify.

Shopify Payments Integrate Stripe With Shopify

Shopify Payments, which is native to the platform, uses Stripe as its underlying processor. It is designed to provide a fully integrated and easy-to-use payment solution for e-commerce stores that use Shopify as their primary platform. Stripe offers more options for customization and provides a flexible solution that can be used across multiple platforms and sales channels.

Understanding Fees When You Activate Stripe on Shopify

Shopify charges additional fees for activating Stripe or other third-party payment processors separately on e-commerce stores. The fees range from 0.5% to 2% more per transaction depending on your Shopify plan.