{"id":26434,"date":"2026-06-29T11:58:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T07:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cs-cart.com\/blog\/?p=26434"},"modified":"2026-06-29T14:08:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:08:35","slug":"shopify-payments-supported-countries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cs-cart.com\/blog\/shopify-payments-supported-countries\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopify Payments Supported Countries List: Availability, Requirements and Alternatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Shopify Payments is one of the biggest reasons businesses choose Shopify\u2014and, for some, one of the main reasons they eventually leave it. While it eliminates the need to connect a third-party payment gateway, reduces transaction fees, and gives merchants access to accelerated checkouts like Shop Pay and local payment methods, its limited country availability and platform lock-in can become significant obstacles as businesses expand internationally or migrate to another eCommerce platform.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Based on the recent Shopify and industry data<\/a>, approximately 1.89 million merchants<\/strong> actively use Shopify Payments. That’s roughly 90% of eligible Shopify merchants<\/strong> in supported countries, and about 62% of Shopify’s gross merchandise volume (GMV)<\/strong> is processed through the service.\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

However, Shopify Payments isn’t available everywhere. As of 2026, merchants can use it in 39 countries and regions<\/strong>, leaving businesses in many parts of Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East to rely on third-party payment providers instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For growing businesses, country availability is only one piece of the puzzle. Businesses engaged in cross-border commerce must also consider payment availability, local banking requirements, and regional regulations before entering new markets. If you’re planning international expansion, launching B2B sales, or migrating to another eCommerce platform in the future, it’s important to understand both the advantages and the limitations of Shopify Payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this guide, you’ll find the complete Shopify Payments supported countries list for 2026, learn which countries have been added recently, who is eligible to use Shopify Payments, where the service is still unavailable, and what payment alternatives you can choose if your business operates outside Shopify’s supported regions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Takeaways\u00a0\n<\/div>
1. Shopify Payments is available in only 39 countries and regions in 2026.<\/strong> Merchants elsewhere must use third-party payment gateways to accept online payments.

2. Eligibility depends on more than your location.<\/strong> Businesses must meet Shopify’s country, banking, identity verification, and compliance requirements before they can activate Shopify Payments.

3. Think beyond today’s payment setup.<\/strong> Since Shopify Payments only works within the Shopify ecosystem, businesses planning international expansion or future platform migrations should consider payment flexibility and long-term scalability from the start.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What Is Shopify Payments?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Shopify Payments<\/a> is Shopify’s built-in payment processing solution. Instead of connecting an external gateway like Stripe or Authorize.Net, merchants can start accepting online payments directly from their Shopify admin. Most payment settings can be configured directly from the Shopify admin without installing additional software. This simplifies the entire payment process by reducing the number of third-party services merchants need to configure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The service supports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n