Shopify Payment Processing Alternative
Skip Shopify Payments. Use GoPayhawk as your third-party processor for rate flexibility and dedicated merchant services support.
GoPayhawk + Shopify
Shopify allows merchants to use third-party payment processors instead of Shopify Payments. GoPayhawk integrates with Shopify through the Authorize.Net or NMI gateway, which Shopify supports natively. This gives store owners access to interchange-plus pricing rather than Shopify Payments's flat rates, along with a dedicated GoPayhawk merchant services relationship. Note that Shopify charges a transaction fee for third-party processors on most plans. Your advisor factors this into the rate comparison so you can make an informed decision.
Third-Party Processor Support
Shopify allows third-party processors on all plans. GoPayhawk connects through Authorize.Net or NMI, both supported natively by Shopify as payment gateway options.
Interchange-Plus Pricing
Shopify Payments uses flat rates. GoPayhawk's interchange-plus pricing means you pay the actual card network cost plus a fixed margin, typically lower than flat rates for businesses above $20K per month, even accounting for Shopify's third-party transaction fee.
Dedicated Merchant Services
GoPayhawk provides a named account advisor and direct phone support. Shopify Payments disputes go to Shopify's support queue. GoPayhawk support goes to a person who knows your account.
Fraud Filters & 3D Secure
AVS verification, CVC checking, and 3D Secure are available through the Authorize.Net or NMI gateway, configured by your advisor for your store's risk profile.
How to Connect GoPayhawk to Shopify
Setup is handled by your GoPayhawk advisor. You do not manage technical configuration alone.
Apply for a GoPayhawk Merchant Account
Your advisor reviews your Shopify store, monthly volume, and product category to begin the application.
Gateway Selection & Approval
GoPayhawk approves your merchant account and provisions credentials for Authorize.Net or NMI.
Configure Shopify Payment Settings
In Shopify admin, select your gateway under Payment providers and enter your GoPayhawk gateway credentials. Your advisor is available throughout.
Test & Go Live
Place a test order through your Shopify checkout to verify the payment flow, then go live.
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Shopify Integration FAQ
Shopify does not allow Shopify Payments and a third-party processor to run simultaneously on the same store. Your GoPayhawk advisor will show a side-by-side rate comparison including Shopify's third-party transaction fee so you can make the decision that saves you money.
Shopify charges a transaction fee (typically 0.5% to 2.0% depending on your plan) when you use a third-party processor. On higher Shopify plans this fee is lower. Your advisor factors this into the comparison with your actual volume.
GoPayhawk connects to Shopify through Authorize.Net or NMI, both supported by Shopify as payment gateway options. Your advisor recommends the best fit.
It depends on your plan and processing volume. For merchants on Shopify or Advanced plans with higher volume, interchange-plus savings often exceed the third-party transaction fee. Your advisor runs the numbers using your actual volume before you decide.
Yes. Recurring orders through Shopify can be processed through Authorize.Net or NMI via GoPayhawk. Compatibility depends on the specific subscription app your store uses.
Also relevant: E-Commerce Processing — WooCommerce — Authorize.Net
View the full integration directory: GoPayhawk Integrations