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Payment Methods and Processing

Learn about the payment methods ShazPay supports, how payments are processed, fee structures, and security features that protect your business and customers.

6 min read
Last updated: June 2025

Supported Payment Methods

Credit & Debit Cards

Accept all major card brands worldwide

  • Visa, Mastercard, American Express
  • Discover, JCB, Diners Club
  • Local card brands in 40+ countries
  • 3D Secure authentication support
Processing Fee: 3.9% + $0.45 per transaction

Digital Wallets

One-tap payments with popular digital wallets

  • Apple Pay (iOS Safari)
  • Google Pay (Chrome)
  • Microsoft Pay
  • Browser-saved payment methods
Processing Fee: Same as card rates

Bank Transfers (ACH)

Direct bank account payments (US only)

  • US bank account verification
  • Instant verification with Plaid
  • Micro-deposit verification
  • Same-day ACH processing
Processing Fee: 0.8% capped at $5

International Payments

Accept payments from customers worldwide

  • 135+ currencies supported
  • Automatic currency conversion
  • Local payment methods
  • Multi-language checkout
Processing Fee: Additional 1% for international cards

How Payment Processing Works

1

Customer clicks payment link

Your customer receives and clicks on your ShazPay payment link

2

Secure checkout page

Customer is redirected to a secure, hosted checkout page

3

Payment processing

Payment is processed securely through our payment infrastructure

4

Real-time notifications

Both you and your customer receive instant confirmation

5

Automatic settlement

Funds are automatically transferred to your bank account

Transparent Fee Structure

ShazPay offers competitive rates across all tiers. All fees include payment processor fees plus our platform fee. No hidden costs, no monthly minimums.

Free Tier

Card Payments:
3.9% + $0.45
ACH Payments:
0.8% capped at $5
International:
+1% for international cards
  • Basic payment processing
  • Standard settlement

Pro Tier ($29/month)

Card Payments:
3.6% + $0.40 standard / 3.9% + $0.45 FlexiFund
ACH Payments:
0.8% capped at $5
International:
+1% for international cards
  • Lower transaction fees
  • Priority support
  • Advanced analytics

Premium Tier ($79/month)

Card Payments:
3.3% + $0.35 standard / 3.5% + $0.40 FlexiFund
ACH Payments:
0.8% capped at $5
International:
+1% for international cards
  • Lowest transaction fees
  • Volume discounts
  • Dedicated support

Security & Compliance

Your business and customer data is protected by enterprise-grade security measures and industry-leading compliance standards.

PCI DSS Compliance

Highest level of security for handling card data

3D Secure Authentication

Additional verification layer for card transactions

SSL/TLS Encryption

All data encrypted in transit and at rest

Fraud Detection

Machine learning-powered fraud prevention

Chargeback Protection

Advanced tools to prevent and manage disputes

Settlement Timeline

Standard Payouts

  • • Card payments: 2 business days
  • • ACH payments: 3-5 business days
  • • International: 2-7 business days
  • • Weekends and holidays excluded

Instant Payouts (Premium)

  • • Available 24/7 for eligible payments
  • • 0.5% fee per instant payout
  • • Funds arrive in 30 minutes
  • • Debit card required for instant payouts

Common Payment Issues

Payment Declined

Most declined payments are due to insufficient funds, expired cards, or bank security measures.

  • • Ask customer to check their card details
  • • Suggest trying a different payment method
  • • Contact their bank if issue persists

Delayed Payouts

Payouts may be delayed for account verification or risk review:

  • • Complete any pending verification requirements
  • • Check for unusual payment patterns
  • • Contact support for specific delays

Ready to Start Accepting Payments?

Set up your first payment link and start processing payments with ShazPay's secure, reliable payment infrastructure.