What is payment method page bypass?
Bypassing the payment method page speeds up the checkout process by directing customers straight to the selected payment method after the Shopify checkout, instead of showing a separate Paytrail payment selection page.
When enabled, the customer skips the payment method selection page and is taken directly to the bank or payment method selected in Shopify.
This feature is available to all merchants using the Shopify platform. It’s free to use and helps streamline the checkout process by reducing steps, which can lead to improved conversion rates.
How to enable the payment method page bypass in Shopify
You can enable this feature for one payment method at a time using the activation links provided below. The setup process is the same as for any standard payment method in Shopify — the only difference is the special link used to start the activation.
⚠️ Please note: Due to changes in the Finnish Consumer Protection Act effective 1.10.2023, payment methods must be shown on the checkout page in a specific order. Credit-based options must appear last, and no payment method or group may be preselected.
To ensure compliance, make sure the payment methods are listed in this order: Online banks, Cards, Mobile payments and then Buy now, Pay later. This guarantees that they are displayed correctly in your Shopify store.
| Online banks | Cards | Mobile payments | Buy now, Pay later |
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OP Lasku** |
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*American Express is accepted as a method of payment if it is activated in the Merchant panel (only for businesses registered in Finland)
** Only for businesses registered in Finland
Shopify and payment method limitations
Shopify has certain limitations that merchants should be aware of when using payment method bypass or embedded checkout buttons:
• MobilePay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal are only available if you’re using Paytrail’s hosted payment method page.
• If you use embedded payment method buttons directly in the Shopify checkout, these methods will not be available.
• To offer these payment options, the payment must be processed through Paytrail’s hosted payment method page.
Customizing text in Shopify’s checkout
You can customize the text shown on your Shopify store’s checkout page to ensure the purchase process is as clear and user-friendly as possible for your customers.