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How Do I Connect My Tap and Chip Card Reader to Shopify?

Last updated on January 8, 2023 @ 7:28 am

If you’re using a Shopify Payments account in the United States, you can connect your Shopify account to a tap and chip card reader. This lets you use the latest in payment processing technology to take EMV chip cards and contactless payments, like Apple Pay. In this article, we’ll show you how to connect your new Shopify Payments account to a tap and chip card reader.

1. Log in to your Shopify admin.
2. From the Shopify app, go to Payments.
3. In the Shopify Payments section, click Manage.
4. In the Account details section, click Change payment processor.
5. Select Shopify Payments (US).
6. Click Activate.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete activation.

Now that your Shopify Payments account is activated:

1. Go to Settings > Payment providers. In the “Accept credit cards” section, select “Use Shopify’s built-in credit card gateway”. Click “Save”. You’ve now connected your Shopify account to a tap and chip card reader!

Conclusion: How Do I Connect My Tap and Chip Card Reader to Shopify?

In order to connect your tap and chip card reader to your Shopify account, follow the steps outlined in this article. First, log in to your Shopify admin and navigate to the ‘Shopify Payments’ section. Next, click ‘Manage’ and then ‘Change payment processor’.
Select ‘Shopify Payments (US)’ and click ‘Activate’. Finally, go to ‘Settings > Payment providers’ and select ‘Use Shopify’s built-in credit card gateway’. Save your changes and you’re all set!

PRO TIP: When connecting your tap and chip card reader to Shopify, be aware that this will enable Shopify Payments on your account. This means that you will be charged Shopify’s standard transaction fees on all credit and debit card sales, in addition to any fees charged by your payment processor. Be sure to read the terms and conditions of Shopify Payments before enabling this feature.
Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

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