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Prima for Shopify merchants targeting Indonesia

Increase Indonesia checkout conversion with Prima

Prima provides a reliable bank transfer option for Shopify merchants focused on the Indonesian market, ensuring straightforward transactions.

Built for stronger local trust and smoother checkout in Indonesia.

As a bank transfer method, Prima is specifically designed for the Indonesian market, making it a suitable choice for local merchants. Key features include no recurring payments, one-click options, or chargeback risks.

IndonesiaBank TransferStraightforward transactions
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Trusted Indonesia Payment Method

Indonesia focusLocal favouriteHigh conversion in Indonesia

Payment Method Details

Market Fit

Primary marketIndonesia
Consumer currencyIDR
Merchant availabilityIndonesia

Capabilities

Refund supportRefund support details not available.
Recurring supportNot supported
Settlement currencyIDR

Indonesia focus

Strong local relevance for merchants targeting Indonesia.

Standard coverage

Standard payment coverage without an additional assurance layer.

Secure authentication

Uses a secure flow to complete the customer payment step.

Bank Transfer positioning

Bank Transfer with strong domestic checkout fit for Indonesia.

PCI-aware payment infrastructure
Secure bank authentication
No unnecessary card-detail exposure

Conversion insight

Why Prima can improve local checkout performance

A local payment method can remove hesitation at the final payment step. For merchants selling into Indonesia, the gain is usually less about adding another button and more about matching buyer expectation, pricing context, and local checkout trust.

Market fit

Indonesia

Designed for local checkout familiarity in Indonesia.

Currency readiness

IDR

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 Indonesia, that often means leading with Prima while keeping cards and PayPal available for wider buyer preference coverage.

PrimaBank Transfer IdLocal Payment Id

What Prima is

Prima is a bank transfer payment method tailored for the Indonesian market.

Prima allows Indonesian consumers to make payments directly from their bank accounts, providing a familiar and trusted method for local transactions.

While it does not support recurring or one-click payments, Prima offers a secure and straightforward payment process.

Local Market Focus

Designed specifically for the Indonesian market.

Secure Transactions

Offers secure bank transfers with minimal chargeback risk.

Simple Payment Process

Facilitates straightforward bank transfers without complex features.

Why Prima matters

Prima is important for merchants looking to cater to Indonesian consumers with a reliable payment method.

Market Specificity

Tailored for Indonesian consumers and merchants.

Secure Payments

Reduces risks associated with chargebacks.

Trust and Familiarity

Bank transfers are a trusted payment method in Indonesia.

Simplicity

Provides a straightforward payment process without additional complexities.

How Prima works

Prima facilitates payments through a simple bank transfer process.

1

Customer selects the method

The customer chooses Prima as their payment method during checkout.

2

Initiates bank transfer

The customer initiates a transfer from their bank account to the merchant's account.

3

Payment processing

The bank processes the transfer, ensuring funds are moved securely.

4

Merchant receives confirmation

The merchant is notified once the payment is successfully received.

When to use Prima

Prima is best for merchants targeting the Indonesian market.

Ideal scenarios

  • Indonesian market
  • Secure transactions
  • Simple payment process

Not ideal

  • Merchants needing recurring or subscription-based billing
  • Checkouts requiring a one-click saved-payment-method flow

Merchant considerations

Merchants should consider the following when enabling Prima.

Market Limitation

Only available for Indonesian consumers and merchants.

No Recurring Payments

Does not support automated recurring transactions.

No One-Click Checkout

Lacks a streamlined one-click payment option.

Limited Dispute Process

No formal dispute process is available.

Refund Process

Details on refund support are not specified.

Compare Prima with common alternatives

Prima is the best choice when local checkout fit in Indonesia matters more than generic international coverage.

MethodBest for
PrimaBest choice
Indonesia local sales
Bank Transfer Id
Bank Transfer Id coverage
Local Payment Id
Local Payment Id 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.

Popular questions

Frequently asked questions about Prima for Shopify

What is Prima on Shopify?
Prima is a bank transfer payment method available to Shopify merchants in Indonesia.
Who should offer Prima?
Merchants targeting Indonesian consumers who prefer bank transfer payments.
Does Prima support recurring payments?
No, Prima does not support recurring payments.
Does Prima support one-click checkout?
No, Prima does not support one-click checkout.
What should merchants review before enabling Prima?
Merchants should review the market limitations and lack of recurring or one-click payment features.

Increase Indonesia conversions with Prima

Enable local payments and reduce checkout drop-off.

Prima fits well for merchants focusing on the Indonesian market, offering a secure and straightforward payment option. CartDNA helps integrate Prima seamlessly into your Shopify store, enhancing your payment strategy. Start optimising in minutes with your existing Shopify setup.