receiving payment

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    robmcshane · Member ·

    receiving payment
    I live in South Africa which I see is not included in the list of countries supported by Stripe.
    How will I receive payment for my art if I set up a store?
    I have already spent 3 hours this morning learning how to setup my site….please tell me I haven’t wasted my time…

    WP.com: Yes
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    Correct account: Yes

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    saadahsan · Member ·

    Hello there,

    I apologize for the inconvenience you’re facing with the Payment Block on WordPress.com, particularly regarding the unsupported region for Stripe. I understand how important it is to have reliable payment options for your website.

    As an alternative, I recommend using the “Payment With Paypal” block. It allows you to accept payments via PayPal, which is widely supported and accessible in many countries. You can find more information on setting up the “Payment With Paypal” block here:

    WP
    Blocks (The Full List) » Add a PayPal Payment Button
    in WordPress.com Support
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    Use the Pay with PayPal block to add a PayPal payment button to any post or page. You can use it to collect payments or donations securely through your site via PayPal. This feature is available on sites with our WordPress.com Premium, Business, and Commerce plans. If your site has one of our legacy plans, it is available on the Pro plan. Video Demonstration Slow down or

    Additionally, if you’re looking for more options to sell products or services on your WordPress.com website, I encourage you to explore our e-commerce solutions. Our e-commerce support page provides comprehensive information about selling online, including setting up an online store, integrating various payment gateways, managing inventory, and promoting your products. You can find more details here:

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    Sell Online on WordPress.com
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    WordPress.com offers several options for selling items online through your site. This guide covers each one! WooCommerce WooCommerce is the most popular ecommerce solution on WordPress. WooCommerce is an ecommerce solution that allows you to add a cart and checkout process, take payment, monitor inventory, and everything else you need for an online store. You can install the plugin here

    I hope these alternatives and options can better suit your needs for selling on WordPress.com. If you have any further questions or need assistance with the setup, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help you make the most of your website and e-commerce experience.

    Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to assisting you further.

  • staff-dragon · Staff ·

    Hey there,

    Thanks for the great answer @saadahsan! I just wanted to add one thought on a big benefit of WooCommerce. WooCommerce is our recommended eCommerce solution, and it allows you to use any payment processor that provides support through an extension: https://woocommerce.com/product-category/woocommerce-extensions/payment-gateways/

    There are a few options here that support South Africa, such as Paypal and Payfast. This will provide you with a few different options to support your customers.

    Hope this helps!

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