Accept AIB Merchant Services payments on Shopify
Increase Ireland checkout conversion with Allied Irish Bank (AIB)
Connect Ireland's leading merchant services provider to support secure card and wallet payments.
CartDNA can assist you in integrating AIB Merchant Services into Shopify through a compatible payment gateway route.
Trusted Ireland Payment Method
Payment Method Details
Market Fit
Capabilities
Ireland focus
Strong local relevance for merchants targeting Ireland.
Standard coverage
Standard payment coverage without an additional assurance layer.
Redirect authentication
Uses a redirect flow to complete the customer payment step.
Cards, wallets and ecommerce gateway payments positioning
Cards, wallets and ecommerce gateway payments with strong domestic checkout fit for Ireland.
Accept AIB Merchant Services payments on Shopify
Increase Ireland checkout conversion with Allied Irish Bank (AIB)
Connect Ireland's leading merchant services provider to support secure card and wallet payments.
CartDNA can assist you in integrating AIB Merchant Services into Shopify through a compatible payment gateway route.
Trusted Ireland Payment Method
Conversion insight
Why Allied Irish Bank (AIB) can improve local checkout performance
A local payment method can remove hesitation at the final payment step. For merchants selling into Ireland, the gain is usually less about adding another button and more about matching buyer expectation, pricing context, and local checkout trust.
Market fit
Ireland
Designed for local checkout familiarity in Ireland.
Currency readiness
EUR (primary), GBP, and USD via cross-border card acceptance
Supports local pricing expectations and payment operations.
Checkout confidence
Standard
Built to reduce friction and improve payment trust at the final step.
Payment stack strategy
Local + global balance
The strongest setup usually combines a trusted local method with broader international coverage. For Ireland, that often means leading with Allied Irish Bank (AIB) while keeping cards and PayPal available for wider buyer preference coverage.
What Allied Irish Bank (AIB) is
AIB Merchant Services is the payment processing division of Allied Irish Bank. Its Ecommerce Gateway is powered by Global Payments and supports card acceptance, digital wallets, hosted payment pages, recurring billing, tokenisation, 3-D Secure, fraud protection, and multi-currency processing.
AIB Merchant Services should be considered by Irish businesses that wish to maintain their payment processing relationship within a familiar Irish banking institution while leveraging Global Payments gateway infrastructure.
The platform supports Hosted Payment Page, API, and Virtual Terminal integration routes, with Apple Pay and Google Pay wallet acceptance available subject to merchant approval.
Irish banking relationship
AIB Merchant Services is backed by Allied Irish Bank, providing Irish merchants with a trusted domestic acquiring relationship.
Global Payments gateway
The ecommerce gateway is powered by Global Payments, one of the world's leading payment technology providers.
Recurring payments and tokenisation
Supports recurring billing and tokenisation for subscription businesses and repeat-purchase flows.
Why Allied Irish Bank (AIB) matters
AIB Merchant Services is the natural choice for Irish businesses that prefer to consolidate banking and payment processing with a single trusted Irish institution, backed by Global Payments' technology stack.
Irish merchant focus
Designed primarily for Irish businesses, offering a domestic acquiring relationship alongside standard international card acceptance.
Global Payments technology
The gateway is powered by Global Payments, providing access to a proven, enterprise-grade payment infrastructure.
Recurring payments support
Hosted recurring billing and tokenisation capabilities for merchants with subscription or repeat-purchase models.
Apple Pay and Google Pay
Digital wallet acceptance available alongside Visa, Mastercard, and American Express card processing.
How AIB Merchant Services works for Shopify merchants
AIB Merchant Services connects to Shopify through a Global Payments-compatible gateway route, using the Hosted Payment Page, API, or platform integration options.
Apply for an AIB Merchant Services account
Submit an application for an AIB Merchant Services merchant account and ecommerce gateway approval.
Receive gateway credentials
Upon approval, receive Global Payments gateway credentials from AIB Merchant Services.
Select integration route
Choose Hosted Payment Page, API integration, or a supported platform route for Shopify.
Configure Shopify integration
CartDNA or the merchant configures the Shopify payment flow using AIB gateway credentials.
Customer pays at checkout
Customer selects their card or wallet method and completes the payment via the gateway.
Transactions processed via Global Payments
AIB Merchant Services processes and authorises transactions through the Global Payments gateway.
Funds settle to Irish bank account
Settled funds are paid to the merchant account according to the AIB Merchant Services agreement.
When to use Allied Irish Bank (AIB)
AIB Merchant Services is best suited to Irish Shopify merchants wanting to keep their payment processing within a domestic banking relationship backed by Global Payments.
Ideal scenarios
- Irish Shopify merchants
- Businesses wanting AIB acquiring services
- Stores needing recurring billing and tokenisation
Not ideal
- High-risk sectors where chargeback exposure is a primary concern
Merchant considerations
AIB Merchant Services requires merchant account approval and careful configuration for Shopify compatibility.
Confirm Irish merchant eligibility
AIB Merchant Services is primarily available to Irish registered businesses. Confirm eligibility before applying.
Confirm Shopify integration route
No direct Shopify App Store listing was confirmed. Confirm the integration route with AIB Merchant Services or CartDNA before development.
Accept PCI DSS responsibilities
PCI DSS scope depends on integration route. Hosted payment pages reduce card data exposure.
Confirm enabled payment methods
Confirm which cards, wallets, and alternative payment methods are enabled for your specific merchant profile.
Confirm settlement currencies
Confirm EUR, GBP, and USD settlement availability and payout timing with AIB Merchant Services.
Enable fraud protection and 3-D Secure
Review and enable fraud protection tools and 3-D Secure before accepting live transactions.
Confirm recurring payment approval
Confirm recurring billing and tokenisation approval with AIB Merchant Services before building subscription flows.
Compare Allied Irish Bank (AIB) with common alternatives
Allied Irish Bank (AIB) is the best choice when local checkout fit in Ireland matters more than generic international coverage.
Integration pathway
Enable via your processor
Add the method through your payment service provider or processor configuration.
Connect it to Shopify checkout
Configure the Shopify-compatible payment flow so customers can see the method at checkout.
Optimise with CartDNA
Use CartDNA to prioritise local relevance, compare payment fit, and improve checkout performance.
Frequently asked questions about AIB Merchant Services for Shopify
Does AIB Merchant Services support Shopify?
Does AIB Merchant Services support recurring payments?
Can I accept Apple Pay and Google Pay through AIB Merchant Services?
Does AIB Merchant Services support refunds?
Does AIB Merchant Services eliminate chargebacks?
Which businesses can apply for AIB Merchant Services?
Increase Ireland conversions with Allied Irish Bank (AIB)
Enable local payments and reduce checkout drop-off.
AIB Merchant Services provides Irish merchants with a trusted domestic acquiring relationship backed by Global Payments technology. CartDNA helps you confirm Shopify compatibility, select the right integration route, and launch a secure payment flow. Start optimising in minutes with your existing Shopify setup.