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Can You Capture Partial Payment Shopify?

Last updated on October 2, 2022 @ 3:07 am

The quick answer is yes, you can accept partial payments on Shopify. There are a few different ways to set this up, depending on your specific needs.

Let’s say you have a product that costs $100, but you’re willing to let customers pay $50 up front and the remaining $50 later. There are a few different ways to set this up:

1. Use Shopify’s built-in partial payment gateway, Splitit, to configure installment payments.

This is the easiest way to set up partial payments and requires no coding or third-party apps. Simply install the Splitit app and configure your payment terms in the app settings. When customers check out, they’ll have the option to pay in installments using their credit or debit card.

PRO TIP: If you are using Shopify to process payments, do not capture partial payments. This will result in an error and your payment will not be processed.

2. Use Shopify Payments and a third-party app to set up installment payments.

If you’re using Shopify Payments (and you’re located in a supported country), you can use a third-party app like Partial.ly or Laybuy to configure installment payments. Simply install the app of your choice and configure your payment terms in the app settings.

3. Use a custom solution to set up installment payments. If you’re not using Shopify Payments or if you’re located in a country where Shopify Payments isn’t available, you’ll need to use a custom solution to set up installment payments. This requires some coding knowledge (or hiring someone who has coding knowledge).

You’ll need to create a custom payment gateway and integrate it with Shopify’s API. Once you’ve done that, you can configure your payment terms in the gateway’s settings. When customers check out, they’ll have the option to pay in installments using your custom gateway.

Whichever method you choose, partial payments can be a great way to give your customers more flexibility when it comes to paying for your products or services.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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