Poli for Shopify merchants targeting New Zealand
Increase New Zealand checkout conversion with Poli
Poli enables New Zealand merchants to offer a convenient bank transfer option to their customers, enhancing local payment accessibility.
As a bank transfer method, Poli is tailored for the New Zealand market, providing a secure and direct payment experience. While it supports refunds, merchants should be aware of the chargeback risk associated with this method.
Trusted New Zealand Payment Method
Payment Method Details
Market Fit
Capabilities
New Zealand focus
Strong local relevance for merchants targeting New Zealand.
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 New Zealand.
Poli for Shopify merchants targeting New Zealand
Increase New Zealand checkout conversion with Poli
Poli enables New Zealand merchants to offer a convenient bank transfer option to their customers, enhancing local payment accessibility.
As a bank transfer method, Poli is tailored for the New Zealand market, providing a secure and direct payment experience. While it supports refunds, merchants should be aware of the chargeback risk associated with this method.
Trusted New Zealand Payment Method
Conversion insight
Why Poli can improve local checkout performance
A local payment method can remove hesitation at the final payment step. For merchants selling into New Zealand, the gain is usually less about adding another button and more about matching buyer expectation, pricing context, and local checkout trust.
Market fit
New Zealand
Designed for local checkout familiarity in New Zealand.
Currency readiness
NZD
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 New Zealand, that often means leading with Poli while keeping cards and PayPal available for wider buyer preference coverage.
What Poli is
Poli is a popular bank transfer payment method in New Zealand.
Poli allows customers to pay directly from their bank accounts, providing a seamless and secure transaction experience. This method is particularly popular in New Zealand, where bank transfers are a trusted payment option.
Merchants can benefit from Poli's support for full and partial refunds, making it easier to manage customer returns and refunds. However, it's important to note the potential for chargeback risks.
Local Market Focus
Poli is specifically designed for the New Zealand market.
Refund Flexibility
Supports full and partial refunds to accommodate customer needs.
Direct Bank Transfers
Facilitates secure payments directly from customer bank accounts.
Why Poli matters
Understanding Poli's features and market focus can help merchants optimize their payment offerings.
Market Relevance
Poli is tailored for New Zealand, making it highly relevant for local merchants.
Secure Transactions
Offers direct bank transfers, ensuring secure payment processes.
Refund Capabilities
Supports full and partial refunds, enhancing customer service.
Chargeback Awareness
Merchants should be aware of potential chargeback risks.
How Poli works
Poli facilitates a straightforward bank transfer payment flow.
Customer selects the method
The customer chooses Poli as their payment method at checkout.
Customer logs into bank
The customer securely logs into their bank account through Poli.
Payment is processed
Funds are transferred directly from the customer's bank to the merchant.
Merchant receives confirmation
The merchant receives a payment confirmation once the transaction is complete.
When to use Poli
Poli is ideal for merchants targeting specific customer preferences.
Ideal scenarios
- New Zealand-based merchants
- Businesses offering bank transfer payments
- Merchants needing refund flexibility
Not ideal
- Merchants needing recurring or subscription-based billing
- Checkouts requiring a one-click saved-payment-method flow
- High-risk sectors where chargeback exposure is a primary concern
Merchant considerations
Merchants should evaluate the following aspects before enabling Poli.
Market Limitation
Poli is only available for New Zealand merchants and consumers.
Chargeback Risk
Merchants should prepare for potential chargebacks.
No Recurring Payments
Poli does not support recurring payments, limiting subscription models.
No One-Click Checkout
Lacks one-click checkout capability, affecting quick purchase experiences.
Integration Requirements
Ensure compatibility with existing systems and processes.
Compare Poli with common alternatives
Poli is the best choice when local checkout fit in New Zealand 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 Poli for Shopify
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Increase New Zealand conversions with Poli
Enable local payments and reduce checkout drop-off.
Poli offers a secure and trusted bank transfer option for New Zealand merchants, enhancing local payment acceptance. CartDNA helps integrate Poli seamlessly into your Shopify store, ensuring a smooth payment experience for your customers. Start optimising in minutes with your existing Shopify setup.