Payment Settings
Managing the currency settings is essential for any global e-commerce platform. These settings ensure that customers see prices in a familiar or local currency, enhancing their shopping experience.
Setting up Currency Options
Site Global Currency: Set the default currency for your store. All prices will be displayed in this currency unless specified otherwise.
Currency Symbol Position: Choose where to place the currency symbol relative to the price number (e.g., to the left
$100
or to the right100$
).Custom Currency Symbol: If your currency symbol is not listed or you have a unique symbol, you can add it here.
Currency Thousand Separator: Define the character used to separate thousands (commonly a comma
,
or period.
).Currency Decimal Separator: Define the character used for the decimal point.
Amount Decimal Mode: Decide whether to show decimals in your prices.
Default Payment Gateway
Choose a default payment gateway that will be pre-selected for customers during checkout. It should be reliable and commonly used by your target audience.
Exchange Rate Settings
If dealing with multiple currencies, ensure that your exchange rates are current to avoid pricing discrepancies.
Integrating Payment Gateways
Under a dedicated sub-page, you will find the following supported payment gateways:
PayPal
Stripe
Razorpay
Paystack ... and many more.
Here you can configure each payment gateway according to your needs and the preferences of your customer base.
Best Practices
Regularly update the exchange rates if your store operates in multiple currencies.
Review and configure the settings for each payment gateway to ensure a smooth transaction process.
Inform your customers about the available payment options and currency settings to set clear expectations.
Remember, the goal of configuring payment settings is to make the payment process as seamless as possible while catering to the diverse needs of your customers.
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