# 🌍 How to Enable Multi-Currency Checkout on Shopify Without Shopify Payments One of the biggest barriers to scaling a Shopify store internationally isn’t product or logistics, it’s **payments**. If your store operates in a country where **Shopify Payments isn’t supported**, Shopify will not let you enable **multi-currency checkout**. As a result, international customers can **only pay in your default store currency**, which can lead to: * Lower conversion rates * Abandoned carts at checkout * A lack of trust from international shoppers who want to pay in their own currency Multi-currency support is no longer optional, it’s a must-have for global eCommerce growth. But there’s good news: with **Stripe-based EasyPie Checkout**, merchants can **offer multi-currency payments for their Shopify stores** even without Shopify Payments. --- ### 💱 Why Multi-Currency Matters A global eCommerce business thrives on **local trust**. Showing prices in a customer’s **own currency** can: * Increase conversion rates * Reduce cart abandonment * Build trust and transparency at checkout * Make the experience feel local, not foreign But without Shopify Payments, Shopify Markets doesn’t allow you to fully enable **“Show prices to customers in their local currency.”** This limitation has long frustrated merchants in countries like the **UAE**, where Shopify Payments isn’t available. --- ### 🚀 Enter EasyPie Checkout — Stripe-Based Multi-Currency Solution for Shopify [EasyPie Checkout](https://easypie.shop/shopify) integrates seamlessly with your Shopify store and **bypasses the multi-currency limitation**. Using Stripe as its backbone, EasyPie offers: * ✅ **Multi-Currency Checkout** (135+ currencies supported) * ✅ **40+ Payment Methods** worldwide * ✅ **One-Time & Subscription Payments** * ✅ **10+ Languages Supported** out of the box * ✅ Works with any Shopify plan, no Shopify Payments required. --- ### 🌍 How Multi-Currency Works with EasyPie With EasyPie Checkout, you can **set the currencies and rates** you want in the EasyPie settings. Customers will then be able to choose their preferred currency at checkout. * EasyPie converts product prices according to the rate you specify. * The customer pays in their chosen currency. * The order is then **created in Shopify with the converted values**. 🪙 **Currency support** includes: * 2-decimal currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, etc.) * 0-decimal currencies (JPY, KRW) * 3-decimal currencies (BHD, KWD) Stripe supports processing payments in **135+ currencies**, so your customers can pay in the currency they trust. --- ### 🧭 Two Flexible Setup Options #### **Option 1: When Shopify Markets Doesn’t Allow Local Currency Display** If you can’t enable “Show prices to customers in their local currency” in your Shopify Markets settings, you can: * Manually set currencies and exchange rates in EasyPie. * Install a currency converter plugin like **Webrex - Currency Converter**. * Match the plugin’s manual rates with EasyPie’s rates. * Add a currency selector to your storefront. This ensures customers see the **same currency** and **fixed exchange rates** both on the store and at checkout. #### **Option 2: When Shopify Markets Does Allow Local Currency Display** If local currency display is enabled, Shopify will automatically: * Show converted prices on your storefront * Pass the converted fee and currency directly to EasyPie Checkout ✅ No separate currency plugin needed ✅ No manual exchange rate setup ✅ No extra steps for your customers --- ### 🌐 Stripe Multi-Currency Settlement While EasyPie lets your customers **pay in their own currency**, Stripe also gives you **flexibility with payouts**. You can either: * Automatically convert all incoming funds to your **home currency**, or * **Enable multi-currency settlement** to receive payouts in multiple currencies. 👉 [Learn more on Stripe’s website](https://docs.stripe.com/payouts/multicurrency-settlement) --- ### 🗣️ Multilingual Checkout Experience EasyPie Checkout is localized for 10+ languages, including: * Arabic, English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Turkish, and more. You can **show the checkout screen in your customer’s language**, and invoices/emails are also localized. New languages can be added on request. --- ### 💳 40+ Payment Methods — One Integration EasyPie uses **Stripe Payment Element**, which supports: * Major cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, JCB, UnionPay, etc.) * Popular wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Link, Cash App Pay, etc.) * Buy Now Pay Later options (Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay/Clearpay) * Bank transfers & local payment methods (iDEAL, Bancontact, FPX, BLIK, PromptPay, Pix, SEPA Direct Debit, and more) * Even crypto payments in preview mode ✔️ Many of these payment methods support **subscriptions**, too — including iDEAL + SEPA Direct Debit. ✔️ The exact set of payment options your customers see at EasyPie Checkout depends on **which methods you enable in your Stripe dashboard** and **your Stripe account’s country**. Check your Stripe Dashboard > Settings > Payments > [Payment Methods](https://dashboard.stripe.com/settings/payment_methods) to see which payment methods your account is eligible to accept payments. --- ### 🧾 Recurring Payments & Subscriptions EasyPie supports **Stripe Subscriptions**, enabling merchants to: * Sell one-time products * Offer subscription plans in **multiple currencies** * Handle recurring billing and invoices seamlessly For merchants, this means they can finally offer **international subscription services** without relying on Shopify Payments. --- ### 🏁 Why This Matters for UAE Merchants * Shopify Payments is **not available** in the UAE. * Stripe **is** available. * EasyPie Checkout **bridges this gap**. With EasyPie, UAE merchants can: * Accept payments in multiple currencies * Offer local payment methods to international customers * Support subscriptions * Build trust with multilingual, localized checkout experiences * Stay fully compliant with Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) and 3D Secure 2. --- ## ✨ Final Thoughts Shopify’s native multi-currency support is tied to Shopify Payments, leaving many global merchants stuck with single-currency stores. **EasyPie Checkout** removes this limitation, unlocking: * Global payments * Multi-currency pricing * Localized checkout * Subscriptions and recurring billing — all **without needing Shopify Payments**. For Shopify store owners looking to grow internationally, EasyPie Checkout is **the missing multi-currency solution**. 👉 Learn more at [https://easypie.shop/shopify](https://easypie.shop/shopify)