Compare local payments, currencies, tax questions, delivery expectations and Shopify readiness before investing in a new country.
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Asia
Japan
Shopify Payments supports eligible businesses in Japan after verification. Check products, legal business type, owner details and the payout account before relying on approval. Its Japanese payment processing is for online sales, not in-person POS payments.
Currency
JPY (¥)
Popular payments
Supported cards and accelerated checkout; verify currency and customer restrictions for JCB, Evaluate third-party options for convenience-store payments or local wallets; check charges, activation and refunds, Bank transfer or cash on delivery requires a reconciliation and failed-delivery process, Arrange in-person card payments separately from Shopify POS inventory management
Shopify Payments is available to eligible businesses in Italy. Check activity and product restrictions, legal business type, identity verification and the payout account before accepting orders. Opening a Shopify store does not guarantee payment approval or replace business registration.
Currency
EUR (€)
Popular payments
Visa, Mastercard and other supported cards through Shopify Payments; fees depend on the account and plan, Shop Pay, Apple Pay and Google Pay for compatible devices and checkout conditions, Klarna for eligible customers; iDEAL | Wero, Bancontact and TWINT depend on the buyer’s market and applicable currency, PayPal through a separately verified merchant account; check its fees and refund rules
Shopify Payments is not listed as available for Georgia. Choose an eligible third-party provider in Shopify Admin and verify settlement currency and fees.
Currency
GEL (₾)
Popular payments
Cards through an eligible gateway, Bank transfer, Local payment providers, PayPal where merchant functionality fits
Shopify describes Shopify Payments availability in the UAE as limited or early access for some merchants. Confirm eligibility in the account and prepare a third-party option.
Currency
AED (د.إ)
Popular payments
Cards and wallets, Local gateway options, Tabby or Tamara through eligible providers, Cash on delivery where operationally justified
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