How Pay‑by‑Bank is Revolutionising Global E-commerce

The Complete Guide to Worldwide Bank Transfer Payment Methods for Shopify Merchants

Global Pay by Bank Payment Methods

You're Not Alone in Payment Processing Frustrations

As a Shopify merchant, you've likely felt the sting of high payment processing fees eating into your margins. Every transaction processed through traditional card networks costs you 1.5-3% plus fixed fees, while chargebacks create unexpected revenue losses that can devastate your cash flow.

You're not alone in this struggle. Thousands of e-commerce businesses worldwide are seeking alternatives that offer lower costs, faster settlements, and reduced fraud risk.

The Hidden Costs Killing Your Profit Margins

Meet Sarah, who runs a successful UK-based home décor store on Shopify. Despite generating £50,000 monthly revenue, she was losing £1,200-£1,500 every month to payment processing fees alone. Add chargeback costs, delayed settlements, and failed transactions, and her actual profit margins were razor-thin.

Sound familiar? Traditional payment methods create multiple pain points:

High Processing Fees

Card networks charge 1.5-3% plus fixed fees, significantly reducing profit margins on every sale.

Delayed Settlements

Waiting 1-3 days for payments to clear creates cash flow challenges and working capital constraints.

Chargeback Risks

Card chargebacks can reverse transactions up to 120 days later, creating unexpected revenue losses.

Imagine a World Without Payment Processing Pain

Picture this: Your customers complete purchases with a simple bank login. Payments clear instantly. Your processing fees drop by 50-90%. Chargebacks become virtually non-existent. Your cash flow improves dramatically.

37%Higher Conversion Rates
90%Lower Processing Fees
0%Chargeback Risk
InstantPayment Settlement

The Solution: Pay by Bank Payments Worldwide

Pay by Bank payments represent the future of e-commerce transactions. Instead of using cards or digital wallets, customers pay directly from their bank accounts using secure, authenticated bank transfers. This method, powered by open banking technologies and real-time payment networks, is revolutionising commerce globally.

Pay by bank app by CartDNA enables Shopify merchants to accept these secure, instant bank transfers from customers worldwide, dramatically reducing costs while improving security and user experience.

Global Pay by Bank Payment Methods

Different regions have developed their own bank transfer payment systems. Here's your complete guide to the most important Pay by Bank methods worldwide:

🇪🇺 Europe: Leading the Open Banking Revolution

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Netherlands

iDEAL
Most used payment method in the Netherlands, enabling direct bank transfers from all major Dutch banks
Enable iDEAL via CartDNA
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Belgium

Bancontact Payconiq
Widely used Belgian payment method combining traditional Bancontact with mobile-first Payconiq
Enable Bancontact via CartDNA
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United Kingdom

Open Banking / Pay by Bank
UK's open banking infrastructure enables secure real-time payments via providers like TrueLayer, Token.io, Yapily
Enable UK Open Banking via CartDNA
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Germany

Pay by Bank/Open Banking (PSD2)
German open banking implementation via PSD2, used by fintech apps like finAPI and Klarna
Enable German Open Banking via CartDNA
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Poland

Przelewy24
Popular Polish payment aggregator supporting bank redirections from all major Polish banks
Enable Przelewy24 via CartDNA
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Sweden

Swish
Instant mobile payments connected directly to Swedish bank accounts, extremely popular for e-commerce
Enable Swish via CartDNA

🌏 Asia-Pacific: Mobile-First Innovation

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India

UPI (Unified Payments Interface)
Revolutionary real-time, interoperable bank transfer system that has transformed Indian digital payments
Enable UPI via CartDNA
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China

UnionPay Online Banking
Direct bank payments through China's national card scheme, enabling bank-to-bank transfers
Enable UnionPay Banking via CartDNA
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Malaysia

FPX (Financial Process Exchange)
Malaysia's interbank network enabling direct bank transfers from all major Malaysian banks
Enable FPX via CartDNA
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Thailand

PromptPay
Thailand's national QR-based real-time payment system connected to bank accounts
Enable PromptPay via CartDNA
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Singapore

PayNow
Singapore's instant bank transfer system using mobile numbers or NRIC for identification
Enable PayNow via CartDNA
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Australia

PayTo (via NPP)
Australia's New Payments Platform enabling real-time debit-like bank payments
Enable PayTo via CartDNA

🌎 Americas: Real-Time Revolution

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Brazil

Pix
Brazil's revolutionary real-time payment system that has transformed the country's payment landscape
Enable Pix via CartDNA
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United States

ACH & FedNow
Traditional ACH transfers and new FedNow real-time payment system for instant bank transfers
Enable ACH/FedNow via CartDNA
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Canada

Interac e-Transfer
Canada's popular real-time bank transfer system using email or phone number verification
Enable Interac e-Transfer via CartDNA
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Mexico

SPEI
Mexico's Interbank Electronic Payment System enabling API-based bank transfers
Enable SPEI via CartDNA

Pay by Bank vs Traditional Payment Methods

FeatureCard PaymentsPay by Bank
Processing Fees1.5–3% + fixed per-transaction~0.7% + ~25p flat
Settlement Speed1–3 daysInstant or same-day
Chargeback RiskHigh—reversals possible up to 120 daysNone—no standard card network disputes
User ExperienceCard entry, CVV, billing addressBank login, prefilled data—faster flows
SecurityCard details stored, fraud riskBank-level biometric authentication
Global ReachBroad—but fees vary significantlyGrowing rapidly, region-specific networks

How to Implement Pay by Bank on Your Shopify Store

Getting started with Pay by Bank payments on your Shopify store is simpler than you might think. Here's your step-by-step implementation guide:

Step 1: Install CartDNA App

Download the CartDNA app from the Shopify App Store and connect it to your store in minutes.

Step 2: Choose Payment Methods

Select which regional Pay by Bank methods to enable based on your customer demographics.

Step 3: Go Live

Test in sandbox mode, then activate live payments. Most merchants are processing within 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Pay by Bank replace my current payment providers?
No—Pay by Bank complements existing options. You can still run Shopify Payments, PayPal, Klarna, and other payment methods alongside Pay by Bank. This gives customers more choice and you more revenue opportunities.
What Shopify plans support Pay by Bank payments?
Pay by Bank payments are compatible with Basic, Shopify, and Advanced plans. Express checkout features may require Shopify Plus for certain implementations.
How fast is the setup process?
Typically less than 10 minutes: install the CartDNA app, enable your preferred payment methods, fill in merchant portal information, and go live. Most merchants are processing payments within 24 hours.
How do refunds work with Pay by Bank?
Refunds are supported up to 730 days and are processed manually but fully supported by payment processors like Stripe and CartDNA. The process is straightforward through your merchant dashboard.
What currencies are supported?
This depends on the specific Pay by Bank method. For example, UK Open Banking supports GBP, European methods support EUR, UPI supports INR, and Pix supports BRL. CartDNA supports multiple currency options based on your target markets.
Is Pay by Bank secure?
Yes, Pay by Bank is often more secure than card payments. Customers authenticate directly with their bank using biometrics, PINs, or other bank-grade security. No sensitive payment data is stored by merchants, and the risk of data breaches is significantly reduced.

Ready to Transform Your Payment Processing?

Join thousands of Shopify merchants worldwide who have already reduced their payment costs by up to 90% while improving conversion rates and eliminating chargebacks.

Don't let high payment processing fees continue eating into your profits. Which Pay by Bank method will you implement first to start saving money and improving your customer experience?

Take action today: The longer you wait, the more money you're losing to unnecessary payment processing fees. Your competitors might already be offering Pay by Bank—don't let them gain the advantage.