Payments

Optimal Payment Setup

We highly recommend integrating both Stripe and PayPal with your Advercado account for the best payment setup. This will provide you with a wide range of payment options, ensuring maximum convenience for your customers. The following payment methods will be available:

1. Credit or Debit Card: Customers can make payments using their credit or debit cards securely.
2. Google Pay: Users can conveniently pay through their Google Pay accounts, streamlining the checkout process.
3. Apple Pay: Customers using Apple devices can use Apple Pay for quick and seamless payments.
4. Link Pay: This option allows users to make payments directly through their linked bank accounts, providing a hassle-free payment experience.
5. PayPal Debit: Customers who have a debit card can easily make payments using this option.
6. PayPal: One of the most widely recognized online payment systems, PayPal offers a secure and convenient way for users to pay for purchases.
7. PayPal Pay in 3: This feature enables customers to split their payments into three installments, making larger purchases more affordable and accessible.

By integrating both Stripe and PayPal, you can ensure that your customers have various payment methods to choose from, catering to their preferences and enhancing their overall shopping experience.

Note: The following error will appear when customers try to checkout with your products if you do not connect both payment processing options.  This may result in abandoned carts and missed sales.

How to set up and link your Paypal & Stripe accounts

To create or link your PayPal account, follow the instructions in this article:

Connect Paypal Account

To create or link your Stripe account, follow the instructions in this article:

Connect Stripe Account

What’s the difference? PayPal & Stripe.

PayPal

PayPal is a household name in online payments, widely recognized and trusted by customers worldwide. It allows users to send and receive payments easily, making it a convenient choice for both vendors and buyers. Here are some key features of PayPal:

1. User-friendly: PayPal’s interface is intuitive and user-friendly, making it accessible to vendors and customers of all technical backgrounds.
2. Established reputation: PayPal has been around for years and has built a solid reputation for security and buyer protection.
3. Global reach: PayPal is accepted in numerous countries and supports multiple currencies, making it suitable for international businesses.
4. Multiple payment options: Customers can pay using their PayPal balance, credit cards, or bank accounts, providing flexibility and convenience.

Stripe

Stripe is a payment processing platform that focuses on providing businesses with a robust set of tools to manage payments. It offers a range of features tailored to the needs of online businesses. Let’s explore some of Stripe’s notable features:

1. Payment Processing: Stripe enables vendors to accept payments from customers.. It supports multiple payment methods, including credit and debit cards, digital wallets, and alternative payment options.
2. Subscription and Recurring Billing: For businesses that offer subscription-based services, Stripe offers powerful tools for managing recurring payments. Vendors can set up and manage subscriptions, handle trial periods, manage upgrades and downgrades, and automatically charge customers on a recurring basis.
3. Global Expansion: Stripe supports businesses operating in multiple countries, making it easier for vendors to expand globally. It provides support for over 135 currencies and allows vendors to accept payments from customers around the world, helping businesses reach a broader customer base.
4. Fraud Prevention and Security: Stripe incorporates advanced security measures to protect vendors and their customers from fraudulent activities. It includes features like built-in fraud detection tools, machine learning algorithms, and 3D Secure authentication to minimize the risk of fraud and ensure secure transactions.

You can find more information about Paypal & Stripe online, and in our help center. Paypal & Stripe are our payment partners who facilitate all payments between customers and vendors at Advercado.co.uk.