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Shopify in Pakistan: plans, and payment gateways that work
Shopify Payments isn't available in Pakistan. Stores use local gateways such as Safepay or Bank Alfalah's XPay, or cash on delivery. Basic costs US$25 a month.
- Shopify Payments
- Not in Pakistan
- Basic plan
- US$25/month
- Safepay cards
- 2.9% + Rs 30
- COD fee from Shopify
- None
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Shopify Payments isn't available in Pakistan, which is not among its 40 supported countries. Pakistani stores take cards through a third-party gateway. Safepay, Bank Alfalah's XPay app and PostEx's XPay app list Shopify integrations. Cash on delivery works as a manual payment with no Shopify transaction fee. Plans start at US$25 a month for Basic, or US$19 a month paid yearly. Shopify may add a transaction fee on third-party gateway orders, which is 2% on Basic on its pricing table.
Shopify Payments is not available in Pakistan. It works in 40 countries and Pakistan isn’t one of them, so a Pakistani store needs a third-party gateway for cards and wallets. Safepay and two XPay apps (from Bank Alfalah and from PostEx) list Shopify integrations. Cash on delivery works as a manual payment. Plans start at US$25 a month (Basic).
Shopify Basic, as of October 2026
US$25 a month
US$19 a month if paid yearly. 3 days free, then US$1 a month for 3 months.
How much are Shopify plans in Pakistan?
Shopify’s Pakistan pricing page shows these prices in US dollars, as of 8 October 2026:
| Plan | Paid monthly | Paid yearly (per month) | Extra staff accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | US$25 | US$19 | none |
| Grow | US$65 | US$49 | 5 |
| Advanced | US$399 | US$299 | 15 |
| Plus | from US$2,300 | n/a | unlimited |
New stores get a 3-day free trial with no card, then US$1 a month for 3 months on most plans. There are no setup fees. Hosting, an SSL certificate and a free myshopify.com address come with every plan, and you can connect your own domain.
Two features in Shopify’s comparison table need Shopify Payments, so a Pakistani store doesn’t get them: showing prices in local currencies and accepting local payment methods through Shopify Markets.
Does Shopify charge extra if I don’t use Shopify Payments?
Yes, on gateway orders. Shopify charges a third-party transaction fee on every order paid through an outside gateway, on top of what the gateway charges. The rate depends on your plan.
Shopify’s Pakistan pricing page doesn’t print the rate. The plan comparison table Shopify shows in other countries lists:
| Plan | Third-party transaction fee |
|---|---|
| Basic | 2% |
| Grow | 1% |
| Advanced | 0.6% |
| Plus | 0.2% |
Shopify’s help centre says to check your rate on the pricing page or with Shopify Support. Manual payments, including cash on delivery, carry no third-party transaction fee.
Which payment gateways work with Shopify in Pakistan?
These are the Pakistani options we could confirm on the provider’s own page or the Shopify App Store, as of 8 October 2026:
| Gateway | Shopify integration | Fees stated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safepay | Shopify hosted checkout and Shopify onsite checkout | 2.9% + Rs 30 per domestic card charge; no setup or monthly fee | Safepay’s site |
| XPay On-site Card Payments | App by Bank Alfalah Limited, Lahore (launched 30 Oct 2024) | Free to install; card rate (MDR) set by Bank Alfalah | Shopify App Store |
| XPay On-site Payments | App by PostEx, Lahore (launched 14 Jul 2025); Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay | App is free | Shopify App Store |
Safepay describes itself as a regulated PSO/PSP (payment system operator / payment service provider). It also lists a WooCommerce plugin, which matters if you later move off Shopify.
How do I add a payment gateway or COD to my Shopify store?
- You Sign up with a gateway e.g. Safepay, or Bank Alfalah for XPay
- You Install or activate it in Shopify Settings > Payments in your admin
- You Turn on cash on delivery Payment providers > manual payment method
- Buyer Pays by card, or cash at the door Gateway fee + Shopify fee on card orders
- Gateway or courier Withholds FBR tax, pays you 1% online, 2% COD if you're on the ATL
To set up COD, go to Settings > Payments, choose a manual payment method in the Payment providers section, add any instructions for customers, and activate it. “Cash on Delivery (COD)” is a reserved name, so you can’t use it for a custom method.
What tax applies to Shopify orders in Pakistan?
FBR’s section 153(2A) covers goods ordered online through e-commerce platforms including websites, so it applies to a Shopify store as well as a marketplace. For e-stores, FBR says the acquiring bank withholds on online payments and the courier withholds on cash on delivery. As of the rate card updated to 30 June 2026:
| How the buyer paid | On the ATL | Not on the ATL |
|---|---|---|
| Online (card, wallet, bank) | 1% | 2% |
| Cash on delivery | 2% | 4% |
Getting on the ATL (Active Taxpayer List) halves these: see how to become a filer and filer vs non-filer.
More guides: How to sell on Daraz, Daraz vs Shopify vs your own website, E-commerce & IT Export.
Questions people ask
Is Shopify Payments available in Pakistan?
No. Pakistan is not on Shopify's list of 40 Shopify Payments countries, so Pakistani stores use a third-party provider or manual methods such as cash on delivery.
How much does Shopify cost in Pakistan?
As of October 2026, Basic is US$25 a month (US$19 if paid yearly), Grow US$65 (US$49) and Advanced US$399 (US$299). New stores get 3 days free, then US$1 a month for 3 months.
Can I offer cash on delivery on Shopify?
Yes, as a manual payment method under Settings > Payments. Shopify charges no third-party transaction fee on manual payments.
Which payment gateways work with Shopify in Pakistan?
Safepay lists hosted and onsite Shopify checkout. The Shopify App Store has XPay apps from Bank Alfalah and from PostEx. We couldn't confirm direct Shopify apps for PayFast, JazzCash or Easypaisa.
Sources
- Shopify Payments supported countries, Shopify (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
- Shopify Pricing (Pakistan), Shopify (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
- Shopify Pricing (plan comparison), Shopify (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
- Third-party payment providers, Shopify (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
- Manual payment methods, Shopify (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
- Safepay, Safepay (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
- Safepay pricing, Safepay (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
- XPay On-site Card Payments, Shopify App Store (Bank Alfalah) (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
- XPay On-site Payments, Shopify App Store (PostEx) (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
- Circular No. 02 of 2025-26 (Sales Tax and Federal Excise), FBR (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
- Withholding Income Tax Rate Card (updated to 30 June 2026), FBR (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
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