Shopify Payments Hungary: Accept HUF Payments and Scale Seamlessly
Streamlined Ecommerce for Forint-Based Merchants
With the arrival of Shopify Payments in Hungary, local merchants finally have access to a seamless, localized payment solution directly within the Shopify ecosystem. From accepting Hungarian forint (HUF) to offering express checkout options like Shop Pay, Hungarian businesses can now run world-class ecommerce operations — without the friction of third-party gateways.
Power Commerce specializes in helping merchants activate and optimize Shopify Payments to unlock faster growth, lower costs, and better conversions.
Hungary’s Ecommerce Market: Digitally Evolving, Ready to Scale
- €3.5+ billion ecommerce market in 2023
- 80%+ internet penetration and mobile commerce growth
- High trust in card and COD payment methods
- Strong EU logistics and compliance infrastructure
With Shopify Payments, Hungarian merchants can finally match the speed and UX quality of global ecommerce competitors.
Benefits of Shopify Payments for Hungarian Merchants
Accept Payments in Hungarian Forint (HUF)
No more forced currency conversions. Accept and get paid in HUF directly to local banks.
Avoid Extra Transaction Fees
Shopify Payments eliminates the 1–2% surcharge applied when using external gateways like Stripe or PayPal.
Enable Express Checkout with Shop Pay
Offer Shop Pay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay to reduce checkout friction and increase conversion.
Stay On-Site at Checkout
Unlike third-party redirects, Shopify Payments keeps buyers on your domain — building trust and reducing cart abandonment.
All-in-One Admin
Manage payouts, refunds, fraud protection, and disputes directly in your Shopify dashboard.
Security & EU Compliance
Includes PCI DSS, 3D Secure, and SCA readiness built in.
Before Shopify Payments: What Were Hungarian Merchants Using?
- Barion and SimplePay (OTP Bank)
- PayPal – for international transactions
- Stripe – via manual or third-party setup
- Cash on Delivery (COD) – still widely used locally
These tools often meant higher overhead, lack of integration, and lower UX performance. Shopify Payments now replaces these with a native solution.
How to Activate Shopify Payments in Hungary
- Go to Settings > Payments in Shopify admin
- Click Activate Shopify Payments
- Submit business and identity verification
- Connect your HUF-based Hungarian bank account
- Enable supported methods (Visa, MasterCard, Klarna, etc.)
- Save and go live
Payout Schedule: Expect transfers within 3–5 business days post-transaction.
Power Commerce: Your Shopify Payments Partner in Hungary
As a certified Shopify Plus Partner, Power Commerce helps Hungarian merchants:
- Activate and configure Shopify Payments end-to-end
- Verify KYC and banking details for HUF payouts
- Replace Barion and SimplePay with a modern checkout flow
- Implement Shopify Markets for EU-wide selling
- Optimize mobile and Shop Pay performance
Get Help Setting Up Shopify Payments in Hungary →
FAQs: Shopify Payments in Hungary
Q: Can I still offer Barion or COD?
A: Yes, you can offer them alongside Shopify Payments as alternate methods.
Q: Does Shopify Payments support HUF?
A: Yes, fully. You can charge and get paid in Hungarian forints.
Q: Is Shop Pay popular in Hungary?
A: It's growing quickly among mobile users and can significantly boost conversion rates.
Q: Do I need to be a company to use Shopify Payments?
A: No. Both registered companies and sole proprietors can use it with valid KYC documents.
Expand Your Business in Hungary with Shopify Payments
- Accept local HUF payments
- Cut third-party fees
- Enable express, secure checkout
- Go global with Shopify Markets
