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Set up Shopify Payments (and add PayPal as backup)

Get paid faster and skip third-party transaction fees by using Shopify Payments where available.

5 min read beginnerUpdated Apr 11, 2025
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Reviewed by the editorial team · Apr 11, 2025

Step by step

  1. 01

    Open Settings → Payments

    Click Activate Shopify Payments.

  2. 02

    Enter business details

    EIN/Tax ID, bank account, ID verification.

  3. 03

    Activate PayPal

    Below Shopify Payments → Activate PayPal Express Checkout.

  4. 04

    Test a $1 order

    Use a real card, refund yourself. Confirms gateway works end-to-end.

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