Do you want to accept Apple Pay and Google Pay on your eCommerce site? It’s a good idea.
These convenient mobile payment methods provide a secure and frictionless way for customers to make payments online. Offering them at checkout can help increase sales and improve customer satisfaction.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to enable Apple Pay and Google Pay in your WordPress store using Stripe as your payment gateway.
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Why Accept Apple Pay and Google Pay?
People use their mobile devices for online shopping more than ever. In 2023 alone, mobile wallets accounted for approximately half of global eCommerce payment transactions!
Apple Pay and Google Pay are two of the most popular contactless payment systems. They’re also known as digital wallets, or Apple wallet and Google wallet, respectively. They allow users to store their credit or debit card information securely on their mobile devices to make payments with a simple tap.
Rather than manually typing in all their information, users can check out using Touch ID, Face ID, or one click.
By supporting digital wallet payments on your eCommerce site, you can enhance the user experience, increase conversion rates, and improve security.
How to Accept Apple Pay and Google Pay
If you have a WordPress site, adding a payment gateway that accepts Apple Pay and Google Pay is easy. Don’t have a site yet? Follow our step-by-step guide on starting an eCommerce website with WordPress.
Below, I’ll show you how to set up your online store to accept Apple Pay and Google Pay via Stripe. If you’re an existing EDD user, feel free to skip to Step 2.
Stap 1. Installeer Easy Digital Downloads
WordPress doesn’t come with eCommerce functionality out of the box. You need a plugin/payment gateway to accept payments online.
To sell digital products and downloads, Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) is the ideal solution.
With over 50,000 users, it’s one of the most trusted WordPress eCommerce plugins. In addition to setting up an online store in minutes, you can seamlessly integrate it with popular payment gateways.
🔐 EDD is a verified Stripe partner. Everything is completely secure and easy to set up.
The free EDD version includes Stripe. But a Pro pass gives you access to many premium extensions and benefits, like eliminating transaction fees.
After purchasing your pass, download the EDD Pro plugin (or search for the free version in the WordPress Plugin Directory). To install it, go to Plugins » Add New Plugin » Upload Plugin » Choose File.
Click on Install Now followed by Activate Plugin. A Downloads menu item will appear in your WordPress admin area.
You can click Get Started to launch the onboarding and setup wizard. This takes you through the initial steps to get your store up and running, such as adding your first product.
⚙️ For step-by-step guidance, refer to our EDD Quickstart Guide or this video tutorial.
Not selling digital products? You can use WooCommerce to start an online store and sell physical goods. If you don’t need to create a storefront, WP Simple Pay is an excellent alternative.
Step 2. Connect & Configure Stripe
If you haven’t already done so in Step 1, the next step is to connect your WordPress site and online store to the Stripe payment gateway.
From your WordPress dashboard, go to Downloads » Settings » Payments » Stripe. Then click on Connect with Stripe.
If you don’t have an existing Stripe account, select the option to create one. Otherwise, follow the prompts to log in and connect your account.
Once successfully connected, return to your EDD Stripe settings in WordPress. Under Connection Status, select Automatically set up webhooks to complete the process.
When you’re done, click on Save Changes at the bottom.
Next, stay under Downloads » Settings » Payments but move to the General tab.
Set Stripe as your Active and Default Gateway (and enable any other payment options you want to support). Save your changes again.
Note that this is where you can also Enable Test Mode, which might be helpful for the third and final step.
Step 3. Test Apple Pay and Google Pay at Checkout
EDD configures Stripe to let you automatically offer and accept Apple Pay and Google Pay on your WordPress site.
The only thing left is to preview and test your store to verify everything looks and functions correctly. You’ll need products in your store to do this. For help with this process, refer to our Creating Products guide.
Visit your site from the front end. Add a product to your cart, then proceed to the checkout. Your checkout page may look a little different depending on your WordPress theme and checkout page settings.
However, under Payment Method, you should see the options to pay with a card or via Apple/Google Pay (depending on the browser/device you’re using).
Apple Pay Testing
You’ll need an active card in your Apple Pay wallet to run an Apple Pay test. But if you enable Test Mode on the settings from the last step, actual funds won’t be used.
To see and test Apple Pay, you’ll need an Apple device running macOS or iOS. Devices include an iPhone, iPad, and laptop with a Touch ID sensor.
Google Pay Testing
U kunt een Stripe-testkaart instellen in Google Chrome. Ga naar de instellingen van uw Chrome-browser en navigeer vervolgens naar Automatisch invullen en wachtwoorden » Betaalmethoden.
Vervolgens kunt u op Toevoegen klikken en deze informatie invoeren als een nieuwe kaart:
- Kaartnummer: 4242424242424242
- Vervaldatum: Elke datum
- Opmerking: Mogelijk moet u een andere testkaart gebruiken in uw regio/land.
Raadpleeg de testdocumentatie van Stripe als u problemen ondervindt.
FAQs on Accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay
Kan ik Apple Pay en Google Pay accepteren zonder Stripe?
Momenteel is Stripe de primaire gateway die Apple Pay en Google Pay ondersteunt voor WordPress. Andere betaalgateways kunnen echter in de toekomst integreren met deze mobiele betaalmethoden. Het is altijd het beste om contact op te nemen met de specifieke gateway die u overweegt om te zien of deze Apple/Google Pay-ondersteuning biedt.
Zijn er kosten verbonden aan Apple Pay en Google Pay?
Zowel Apple Pay als Google Pay brengen doorgaans transactiekosten in rekening. De exacte kosten kunnen variëren afhankelijk van uw locatie, betalingsvolume en andere factoren. Het is essentieel om de kostenstructuur van uw gekozen betaalgateway (zoals Stripe) te bekijken om de totale kosten te begrijpen die gepaard gaan met het accepteren van deze mobiele betaalmethoden.
Heb ik Easy Digital Downloads nodig om Stripe te gebruiken?
Easy Digital Downloads biedt een snelle en gemakkelijke manier om digitale downloads en betalingen te beheren, en het wordt geleverd met ingebouwde Stripe. Stripe is echter een populaire wereldwijde betaalgateway die toegankelijk is om online betalingen te accepteren via andere WordPress-plugins of API-integratie.
Gebruik EDD om Apple Pay en Google Pay in te stellen
Gefeliciteerd! U hebt geleerd hoe u Apple Pay en Google Pay kunt accepteren op uw WordPress e-commerce site! Dit kan u helpen de omzet te verhogen door het gemak van Touch ID, Face ID of betalingen met één klik toe te voegen.
Wilt u nog meer functies om uw online winkel te stroomlijnen en de omzet te verhogen? Koop vandaag nog een EDD Pass.
Er zijn veel andere manieren om Stripe + EDD te gebruiken om uw online winkel te verbeteren. Bekijk hoe u Stripe Early Fraud Warnings kunt benutten.
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