Apple Pay in OpenCart: how to connect and start accepting payments?

Apple Pay is one of the most convenient and secure payment methods for iPhone, iPad and Mac users. More and more customers prefer this method for its simplicity: just confirm the payment using Face ID or Touch ID - and you're done. But OpenCart online store owners often have a question: how to connect Apple Pay to your store?

Is it possible to connect Apple Pay directly to OpenCart?

The short answer is no. Apple Pay is not a standalone payment gateway like, say, PayPal. It is just a payment confirmation method that works through acquiring services such as Wayforpay, LiqPay, Monobank and others.

It is the acquiring providers that take on the technical part and integration of Apple Pay, and the store interacts with them through the payment module.

How to connect Apple Pay in OpenCart?

To connect Apple Pay in OpenCart, you need to follow three simple steps:

1. Select an acquiring service that supports Apple Pay

Among the Ukrainian payment systems that OpenCart works with, Apple Pay is supported by:

• WayForPay;
• LiqPay (PrivatBank);
• MonoPay (acquiring Monobank).

These services allow you to accept payments by cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay in one flow, if the user's device supports this method.

2. Install the appropriate module in OpenCart

Simply choosing acquiring will not make Apple Pay work — you need to install a module that integrates your store with the payment system. Good news: such modules are already available at https://dev-opencart.com and support Apple Pay out of the box.

Here are three proven modules:

1. Wayforpay API module for OpenCart - Supports card payments, Google Pay and Apple Pay. Easy setup and support for the latest versions of OpenCart.
2. LiqPay API (online payment from PrivatBank) is one of the most popular modules in Ukraine. It works stably, there is an automatic generation of the Apple Pay button upon activation.
3. MonoPay — connecting Monobank acquiring - a modern and fast solution from Monobank with support for Apple Pay, Google Pay and instant crediting of funds.

3. Customize the display of the Apple Pay button

After installing the module and connecting to your account in acquiring, the Apple Pay button will be displayed automatically if:

• The user logged in from an iPhone/iPad or Safari on a Mac.
• He has Apple Pay set up.
• The device supports Web Payments API.

Frequently asked questions

Is there anything I need to do in Apple Developer?

No, if you use acquiring, the payment system does everything. You don’t need to register with Apple or go through validations.

Will there be an Apple Pay button on all devices?

No. Only on compatible Apple devices. On Android, Google Pay will be displayed (if supported by the module).

Is this safe?

Yes. Apple Pay is considered one of the safest payment methods. Card data is not transferred to the store - only a token that processes acquiring.

Conclusion

Connecting Apple Pay to OpenCart is not magic or hacking. Everything is done through reliable modules and payment systems. The most important thing is to choose the right acquiring and install the appropriate module.

If you want your store to look modern and offer maximum convenience to your customers, add Apple Pay today.

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