Start an online store in New Zealand.
Very similar to Australia. Afterpay is near-universal at fashion retailers.
Payment gateways
4 gateways available in New Zealand.
Global gateways available here
Checkout expectations
What New Zealand buyers expect to see at checkout.
Missing any of the dominant methods below typically costs 15-40% of conversions. Pick a gateway that covers these:
Questions about New Zealand
Founders ask these a lot.
What's the best ecommerce platform for New Zealand?+
Shopify is the safest default for most New Zealand merchants at $0-5K/month revenue — it pre-integrates with the payment gateways available locally. WooCommerce wins if your budget for platform fees is $0 and you're comfortable with WordPress. See the recommended platforms above for detail.
Which payment methods do New Zealand buyers expect at checkout?+
Very similar to Australia. Afterpay is near-universal at fashion retailers.
How many payment gateways are available in New Zealand?+
We track 4 payment gateways operating in New Zealand: Stripe, PayPal, Adyen, Braintree.
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