Shopify Payments ≠ Shopify. If Shopify Payments isn’t right for your business, you don’t have to rebuild your store. You can keep your Shopify storefront and connect your own 3rd party payment gateway to take payments your way.

In this video, Maria busts the myths: Shopify Payments isn’t the only option, and it’s not built for every business. Whether you’re selling subscriptions, running a creator business, dropshipping, or just want more flexibility, she shows how to add a 3rd party payment gateway to your Shopify store—so you can stay in control, avoid limits, and keep scaling.

From understanding why Shopify alternatives matter, to actionable steps for setting up your own gateway within Shopify, this video gives you everything you need to continue selling smoothly, protect your revenue, and keep your online store thriving.

____________________________________________

🎯 Key Concepts Covered

🟩 Shopify

A leading ecommerce platform that allows businesses to build and manage online stores. Shopify handles storefront setup, product management, and checkout experience, independent of the payment method used.

🟩 Shopify Payments

Shopify’s built-in payment solution. While convenient, it may not support all business types or industries. Merchants can choose other payment gateways if Shopify Payments isn’t the right fit.

🟩 Merchant Account

A type of bank account that allows a business to accept credit and debit card payments. The merchant account holds funds temporarily before they’re deposited into the business’s main bank account.

🟩 Payment Processor

A company that handles the technical process of authorizing and settling credit/debit card transactions between a merchant, the issuing bank, and the customer’s bank.

🟩 Payment Gateway

Software that connects your online store to a payment processor. It securely transmits customer payment information and allows you to take payments through a variety of processors, not just Shopify Payments.

🟩 High-Risk Business

A business type or industry that is more likely to experience chargebacks, fraud, or declines. Examples include supplements, subscriptions, creators, and dropshipping. High-risk businesses often require specialized payment solutions.

🟩 Storefront Flexibility

The ability to keep your existing Shopify store while using a payment gateway that fits your business needs. This ensures you don’t have to rebuild or migrate your store.

🟩 Payment Risk Management

Strategies and tools that help businesses reduce declines, prevent shutdowns, and handle high-risk payments safely. Choosing the right gateway can be part of this approach.

____________________________________________

Thanks for listening! If payments, approvals, or processor issues are slowing your business down, that’s exactly what we help with at DirectPayNet. Our team works with online businesses to create payment setups that actually support growth. Contact us!