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Maya for Shopify merchants targeting the Philippines

Increase Philippines checkout conversion with Maya

Maya offers a convenient payment solution for merchants in the Philippines, allowing them to cater to local consumers with ease.

Built for stronger local trust and smoother checkout in Philippines.

As a digital wallet, Maya is tailored for the Philippine market, providing a seamless payment experience for both merchants and consumers. Key features include support for full and partial refunds.

PhilippinesDigital WalletSupports refunds
Maya payment method guide for Shopify merchants targeting PH

Trusted Philippines Payment Method

Philippines focusLocal favouriteHigh conversion in Philippines

Payment Method Details

Market Fit

Primary marketPhilippines
Consumer currencyPHP
Merchant availabilityPhilippines

Capabilities

Refund supportSupports full and partial refunds.
Recurring supportNot supported
Settlement currencyPHP

Philippines focus

Strong local relevance for merchants targeting Philippines.

Standard coverage

Standard payment coverage without an additional assurance layer.

Secure authentication

Uses a secure flow to complete the customer payment step.

Digital Wallet positioning

Digital Wallet with strong domestic checkout fit for Philippines.

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

Conversion insight

Why Maya can improve local checkout performance

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

Market fit

Philippines

Designed for local checkout familiarity in Philippines.

Currency readiness

PHP

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

MayaGcashPaymaya

What Maya is

Maya is a digital wallet designed for the Philippine market.

Maya provides a straightforward digital wallet solution for Shopify merchants in the Philippines, facilitating easy payment management.

While it does not support recurring or one-click payments, Maya offers robust refund capabilities, allowing for both full and partial refunds.

Local Market Focus

Specifically designed for the Philippines, Maya caters to local consumer needs.

Refund Capabilities

Supports both full and partial refunds, providing flexibility in transaction management.

Digital Wallet

Offers a digital wallet solution, simplifying the payment process for consumers.

Why Maya matters

Understanding the benefits of Maya can help merchants enhance their payment offerings.

Local Relevance

Maya is tailored to the Philippine market, making it a relevant choice for local consumers.

Simple Refund Process

Merchants can issue refunds easily, improving customer satisfaction.

Digital Wallet Convenience

Provides a familiar payment method for consumers accustomed to digital wallets.

Market Expansion

Enables merchants to tap into the growing digital payment landscape in the Philippines.

How Maya works

The payment flow with Maya involves a few simple steps.

1

Customer selects the method

Customers choose Maya as their payment option during checkout.

2

Customer completes payment

The customer uses their Maya wallet to complete the payment.

3

Payment is processed

Maya processes the payment, ensuring secure and swift transactions.

4

Merchant receives confirmation

Merchants receive confirmation of the payment, allowing them to proceed with order fulfillment.

When to use Maya

Maya is best suited for merchants looking to serve the Philippine market.

Ideal scenarios

  • Local businesses in the Philippines
  • Merchants seeking refund flexibility
  • Stores targeting digital wallet users

Not ideal

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

Merchant considerations

Consider these points before integrating Maya.

Market Limitation

Maya is primarily available for the Philippine market.

No Recurring Payments

Does not support recurring payment setups.

No One-Click Checkout

Lacks one-click payment capabilities, requiring full checkout processes.

Refund Process

Ensure understanding of the refund process for customer satisfaction.

Integration Requirements

Review integration needs to ensure smooth setup and operation.

Compare Maya with common alternatives

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

MethodBest for
MayaBest choice
Philippines local sales
Gcash
Gcash coverage
Paymaya
Paymaya 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 Maya for Shopify

What is Maya on Shopify?
Maya is a digital wallet payment method available for Shopify merchants in the Philippines.
Who should offer Maya?
Merchants targeting consumers in the Philippines who prefer digital wallet payments should offer Maya.
Does Maya support recurring payments?
No, Maya does not support recurring payments.
Does Maya support one-click checkout?
No, Maya does not support one-click checkout.
What should merchants review before enabling Maya?
Merchants should review the market focus, refund capabilities, and integration requirements of Maya.

Increase Philippines conversions with Maya

Enable local payments and reduce checkout drop-off.

Maya is an excellent choice for merchants looking to enhance their payment offerings in the Philippines. With CartDNA, integrating Maya into your Shopify store is seamless, allowing you to provide a reliable payment option for your customers. Start optimising in minutes with your existing Shopify setup.