Stripe
47+ countries, 135+ currencies. Recommended default for most stores worldwide. Apple Pay, Google Pay and Link built in. More on Stripe →
Cart & checkout
45+ payment gateways.
45+ payment gateways.
On every plan.
PayPal, Stripe, Ryft, PayUmoney, Klarna, ClearPay, AfterPay, PayPal Pay in 3, Apple Pay, Google Pay — the lot. Connect, take orders, get paid. All gateways are available on the free Community plan.
Major card gateways.
Recommended starting points depending on where your store sells.
PayPal
200+ countries. PayPal Wallet always available; Advanced Card Payments for accepting cards without a PayPal account. More on PayPal →
Ryft
UK and EU stores (GBP / EUR). Lower tiered fees than the alternatives at scale, with Apple Pay and Google Pay built in. Sits alongside Stripe or PayPal.
PayUmoney
Built for Indian stores accepting INR payments. Set up alongside Stripe and PayPal for broader coverage.
Spread the cost. Higher cart values, fewer abandoned baskets.
Klarna
Pay later, slice into instalments, or pay in 3 — depending on your customer’s region.
AfterPay / ClearPay
Four interest-free instalments, every two weeks. Built for fashion, homeware and impulse purchases.
PayPal Pay in 3
Three payments, no interest. Available wherever PayPal Wallet works.
When card payments aren’t the answer.
Bank transfer
Customer transfers directly to your bank. You confirm receipt before dispatching the order.
Cash on delivery
Useful in regions where card adoption is low or for high-value items shipped locally.
Invoice payment
B2B-friendly. Generate a PDF invoice, customer pays separately, you mark the order paid.
Pay by cheque
Still useful in some markets. Manual confirmation on receipt.
A checkout designed to convert.
256-bit SSL
Industry-standard SHA256 encryption on every store, free.
Side-by-side layout
No lengthy forms. Cart and customer details visible at the same time — proven higher conversion.
AJAX add-to-cart
Customers add to cart without leaving the product page. Fewer drop-offs.
Live shipping rates
Real-time rates from Royal Mail, DPD, FedEx, UPS and USPS — no account required.
Shipping labels
Generate labels from inside the control panel. No extra software.
Tipping
Three pre-set tip percentages or a custom amount. Calculated on order subtotal.
Frequently asked questions.
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How many payment gateways does Freewebstore support?
Over 45, including Stripe, PayPal, Ryft, PayUmoney, Klarna, AfterPay, ClearPay, PayPal Pay in 3, and offline methods like bank transfer and cash on delivery.
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Are payment gateways available on the free plan?
Yes. Every gateway is available on every plan, including the free Community plan. Set them up under Orders > Payment Gateways in your control panel.
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Do Apple Pay and Google Pay work?
Yes — both are built in via Stripe and Ryft. No extra setup beyond enabling the gateway.
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Can I accept payment in any currency?
Yes — Stripe alone supports 135+ currencies in 47+ countries. Multi-currency display on your store is available on Pro and Ridge plans.
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What about Buy Now, Pay Later?
Klarna, AfterPay, ClearPay and PayPal Pay in 3 are all built in. Customers see the option at checkout based on their region.
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How are fees structured?
Each gateway charges its own transaction fees (e.g. Stripe: 1.4% + 20p for UK cards). Freewebstore adds a small platform fee on top — 2.5% on the Community plan, 0.5% on paid plans.
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Pick a payment gateway, share your store link. That’s it.
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