Updates to the's checkout flow new payment methods and global tax support and more
We've included Apple Pay, Google Pay as well as global tax support along with other enhancements on the checkout experience to provide a more enjoyable customer experience - as well as increase sales for you.
We've revised the checkout process to create a better experience for your customers - and more sales opportunities for your business. Here's what's new.
If you are selling digital goods, the checkout experience is the most crucial time to establish trust with the customers. It can mean the distinction between a successful purchase and an abandoned cart. It should be simple and simple for shoppers to buy your products - and easy for you to set up.
To achieve this goal We've implemented a number of exciting changes to the checkout process for checkouts on websites and integrated checkouts.
Updates will include:
The new payment methods are: Apple Pay, Google Pay, and iDEAL
A streamlined, single-page checkout experience
More robust and customizable upsell options available at checkout
Global tax assistance for added global
Let's dive into the details!
Your customers can now use Apple Pay, Google Pay, and iDEAL
We've added support to three different payment methods. If you've got Stripe associated with your account, users can now pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay and IDEAL. ( Learn how to connect Stripe with your bank account .)
Apple Pay allows customers to save data for payment when they make payments using Touch ID. (Apple Pay is currently available to creators using the customized domain however it will only be available for users who use Safari as their browser. We will keep you updated as we develop to make this feature more accessible!)
Google Pay permits customers to make payments using any credit or debit card saved in the Google Account. (It is only available to those who are using Google Chrome as their browser.)
IDEAL is one of the Dutch-based payment method that allows customers to complete transactions online using their Dutch bank credentials.
One-page checkout that is simple and easy to navigate. experience
We've revamped the checkout flow in order to make it a user-friendly experience. Your customers can see more details about their purchase, quickly enter a coupon code, and more - all in one place.
More details about the software: Now it's crystal clear what a customer is about to buy regardless of the number of lessons in a course or the date of a webinar that's coming up.
Customers also have the option of choosing between plans(community subscription tiers, payment plans, monthly vs. annual pricing) at the time of checkout. They also don't have to look around for the best place they can enter a discount code.
Structured address collection: If you collect the addresses of your customers (for tax reporting or other purposes ), now there's less typing for the customer, and you get standardized information.
The account details are provided upfront.Your customers will be able to create or login to their account at the beginning of checkout. This will ensure that they don't forget to set up a password and can always be able to access your information, community as well as purchases. If you use embedded checkouts on another site, your embeds are updated with the current checkout flow within the embed modal.
Find out more about customer checkout with this helpful document .
More robust, customizable upsells at checkout
The power of upsells is a great option to boost profits: offer your clients an exclusive discount for adding additional items in their order.
Let's take an example. For instance, suppose you offer an online design class. At checkout, you could offer your customers registration for the upcoming live webcast for a reduced price. You already have them buying from you. It's is it to offer additional products for sale!
Display more details about the upsell product that's displayed and modify the text to the specific offer. You can:
Create a subtitle as well as a title to the upsell page.
Include a customized name and description for each item.
It is possible to show three merchandise at checkout. (If customers have already bought a product, they won't consider it an upsell offer. You are able to make as many additional products you like to the potential listing of upsells.)
Find out more about how you can add upsells to your product in this doc .
Global tax assistance for added global
Last but certainly not last, we've widened tax support worldwide. Taxes can be collected in 230 tax jurisdictions including the states of the U.S. and provinces in Canada, across all payment methods. (Here is an complete listing of jurisdictions supported .)
Configure your tax collection information on your dashboard's Settings section. the Payments section. Find out more information about collecting taxes with in this document on how to collect taxes. .
Here are some additional helpful information on global tax registration and tax filing EU VAT, and much more: