Stripe and PayPal are international payment systems for accepting payments from buyers around the world.
Stripe
Benefits
- Accept payments from 195+ countries
- Support Visa, Mastercard, American Express
- Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Automatic currency conversion
Connection
- Register on stripe.com
- Confirm company details
- Get API keys (Publishable Key and Secret Key)
- In ecom.md go to Integrations → Stripe
- Enter API keys
- Set up a webhook URL for payment notifications
- Test with test keys
Commissions
Stripe fees vary by region, typically 2.9% + flat fee per transaction.
PayPal
Benefits
- Wide recognition among buyers
- Buyer and seller protection
- Supports multiple currencies
Connection
- Register a business account on paypal.com
- Confirm company details
- Get Client ID and Secret
- In ecom.md go to Integrations → PayPal
- Enter the received data
- Test in Sandbox mode
Commissions
PayPal commission depends on sales volume and region, usually 3.4% + flat fee.
Recommendations
- Stripe is better suited for technically advanced stores
- PayPal is preferred for buyers who already have an account
- Can connect both for maximum coverage