Accept Ryft payments on Shopify
Increase United Kingdom checkout conversion with Ryft
Support cards, digital wallets, subscriptions and complex marketplace payment flows.
CartDNA can assess whether Ryft can be deployed through a Shopify-approved payment integration for your merchant, platform or marketplace.
Trusted United Kingdom Payment Method
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Market Fit
Capabilities
United Kingdom focus
Strong local relevance for merchants targeting United Kingdom.
Standard coverage
Standard payment coverage without an additional assurance layer.
3ds External authentication
Uses a 3ds external flow to complete the customer payment step.
Cards, digital wallets and embedded marketplace payments positioning
Cards, digital wallets and embedded marketplace payments with strong domestic checkout fit for United Kingdom.
Accept Ryft payments on Shopify
Increase United Kingdom checkout conversion with Ryft
Support cards, digital wallets, subscriptions and complex marketplace payment flows.
CartDNA can assess whether Ryft can be deployed through a Shopify-approved payment integration for your merchant, platform or marketplace.
Trusted United Kingdom Payment Method
Conversion insight
Why Ryft can improve local checkout performance
A local payment method can remove hesitation at the final payment step. For merchants selling into United Kingdom, the gain is usually less about adding another button and more about matching buyer expectation, pricing context, and local checkout trust.
Market fit
United Kingdom
Designed for local checkout familiarity in United Kingdom.
Currency readiness
GBP, EUR, USD, CHF, CAD, AUD, NZD, AED, PLN, RON, DKK, HKD, ZAR, SEK, NOK, CZK, TRY, HUF
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 United Kingdom, that often means leading with Ryft while keeping cards and PayPal available for wider buyer preference coverage.
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What Ryft is
Ryft is a UK-based payment service provider specialising in embedded payments for marketplaces, platforms and omnichannel merchants.
Ryft is a UK-based payment service provider specialising in embedded payments for marketplaces, platforms and omnichannel merchants. Its API supports card and digital-wallet payments, subscriptions, saved payment methods, seller onboarding, split payments, delayed fund release, disputes and payouts.
For Shopify merchants and platforms, the practical value of Ryft depends on whether the business needs marketplace-style payment splitting, seller verification, or an embedded checkout experience beyond a standard single-merchant gateway.
Marketplace-ready payments
Split payments, platform fees and seller payouts are built into the core API.
FCA-authorised infrastructure
Regulated payment processing with PSD2 compliance and PCI DSS Level 1 certification.
Embedded checkout experience
White-label SDK options avoid redirecting customers away from the merchant's site.
Why Ryft matters
Marketplaces need more than a standard single-merchant payment gateway. Ryft combines payment processing with seller verification, automated commission collection, split settlement and regulated fund flows.
Reduces need for separate systems
Ryft combines payments, KYC/KYB, split settlement and payouts in a single platform.
Supports complex fund flows
Delayed release, conditional release and escrow-style holding are available for marketplace use cases.
Regulated and compliant
FCA authorisation, PSD2 compliance and PCI DSS Level 1 certification reduce compliance overhead.
Embedded, white-label checkout
Merchants can keep customers on their own site rather than redirecting to a hosted checkout.
How Ryft works
Ryft combines a direct payment API with an embedded SDK for card and digital wallet payments.
Apply for a Ryft account
The merchant or platform submits its business model, ownership and expected payment volumes.
Complete verification
Ryft performs KYC or KYB, underwriting and merchant-category checks.
Choose a payment model
The business selects single payments, platform-fee payments or marketplace split payments.
Integrate the API or SDK
Developers implement Ryft's embedded checkout, direct API or mobile SDK.
Onboard sellers where required
Marketplaces use hosted or API-based onboarding to verify their sub-accounts.
Process customer payments
Customers pay using eligible cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay, with 3DS where required.
Split and hold funds
Ryft applies platform fees, routes seller shares and can delay release until configured conditions are met.
Settle and reconcile
Merchants and sellers receive eligible payouts while the platform tracks transactions, balances and disputes.
When to use Ryft
Ryft is most useful for marketplaces, platforms and merchants operating in the United Kingdom and European Union.
Ideal scenarios
- UK and European online marketplaces
- Multi-vendor Shopify marketplaces
- Software platforms embedding payments
Not ideal
- High-risk sectors where chargeback exposure is a primary concern
Merchant considerations
Ryft should be assessed not only for conversion value, but also for operational fit, payment scope, and merchant readiness.
Account eligibility is regional
Ryft account eligibility is limited to UK and EU entities under its standard agreement.
Underwriting applies to every account
Every merchant and sub-account remains subject to underwriting and verification.
Best suited to marketplaces and platforms
The most differentiated features are intended for marketplaces and platforms.
Consumer payment methods are limited
Only cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay are clearly confirmed as consumer payment methods.
Currency planning matters
Processing currencies and payout currencies should not be treated as identical; currency-specific transaction limits apply.
Chargeback exposure remains
Card transactions remain exposed to disputes and chargebacks.
Seller acceptance is required
Marketplace sellers must accept Ryft's terms and complete verification.
No official Shopify app
No official Ryft Shopify payment app was identified; a Shopify-approved integration route would need separate validation.
Compare Ryft with common alternatives
Ryft is the best choice when local checkout fit in United Kingdom 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 Ryft for Shopify
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Increase United Kingdom conversions with Ryft
Enable local payments and reduce checkout drop-off.
Ryft can strengthen checkout fit for marketplaces and platforms operating in the United Kingdom and Europe. CartDNA helps merchants decide which payment methods to prioritise, how to localise checkout, and where payment method expansion is likely to improve conversion. Start optimising in minutes with your existing Shopify setup.