UnionPay for Shopify merchants targeting Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada and 38 more
Increase Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada and 38 more checkout conversion with UnionPay
UnionPay provides merchants with access to a wide range of consumer markets globally, ensuring secure transactions with payment assurance.
As a local card, UnionPay is integrated via processors and uses redirect authentication methods. It is well-suited for global markets, with strong support for full, multiple, and partial refunds.
Trusted Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada and 38 more Payment Method
Payment Method Details
Market Fit
Capabilities
Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada and 38 more focus
Strong local relevance for merchants targeting Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada and 38 more.
Payment assurance
Includes payment assurance to help protect merchants at checkout.
Redirect authentication
Uses a redirect flow to complete the customer payment step.
Local Card positioning
Local Card with strong domestic checkout fit for Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada and 38 more.
UnionPay for Shopify merchants targeting Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada and 38 more
Increase Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada and 38 more checkout conversion with UnionPay
UnionPay provides merchants with access to a wide range of consumer markets globally, ensuring secure transactions with payment assurance.
As a local card, UnionPay is integrated via processors and uses redirect authentication methods. It is well-suited for global markets, with strong support for full, multiple, and partial refunds.
Trusted Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada and 38 more Payment Method
Conversion insight
Why UnionPay can improve local checkout performance
A local payment method can remove hesitation at the final payment step. For merchants selling into Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada and 38 more, the gain is usually less about adding another button and more about matching buyer expectation, pricing context, and local checkout trust.
Market fit
Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada and 38 more
Designed for local checkout familiarity in Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada and 38 more.
Currency readiness
AUD, CAD, EUR, GBP, JPY, NZD, SGD, USD
Supports local pricing expectations and payment operations.
Checkout confidence
High
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 Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada and 38 more, that often means leading with UnionPay while keeping cards and PayPal available for wider buyer preference coverage.
What UnionPay is
UnionPay is a widely accepted local card payment method.
UnionPay is a payment method that provides merchants with access to a vast array of consumer markets across the globe, including Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brunei, and Canada.
This payment method is integrated via processors and uses redirect authentication methods, making it a secure option for merchants.
Global Reach
UnionPay is available to consumers in over 40 countries, offering extensive market access.
Secure Transactions
Features payment assurance to ensure secure and reliable transactions.
Flexible Refunds
Supports full, multiple, and partial refunds to accommodate various customer needs.
Why UnionPay matters
UnionPay is an essential payment method for merchants looking to expand globally.
Wide Consumer Market
Access to over 40 consumer markets including major regions like Australia and Canada.
Secure Payment Process
Offers payment assurance to minimize transaction risks.
Refund Flexibility
Supports various refund options to enhance customer service.
Global Merchant Access
Available to merchants in global markets, expanding business opportunities.
How UnionPay works
UnionPay transactions are processed through a redirect authentication flow.
Customer selects the method
The customer chooses UnionPay as their payment method at checkout.
Redirect for Authentication
The customer is redirected to UnionPay's site for authentication.
Payment Authorization
UnionPay processes the payment and authorizes the transaction.
Merchant receives confirmation
The merchant receives a confirmation of the completed transaction.
When to use UnionPay
UnionPay is ideal for merchants targeting diverse global markets.
Ideal scenarios
- Retail
- Travel
- Digital Goods
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 consider several factors when enabling UnionPay.
Market Availability
Ensure your target markets include those supported by UnionPay.
Industry Restrictions
Certain industries like financial services and gambling are not allowed.
No Recurring Payments
UnionPay does not support recurring payment models.
Chargeback Risk
Be aware of the chargeback risk associated with UnionPay transactions.
No One-Click Checkout
UnionPay does not offer one-click checkout options.
Compare UnionPay with common alternatives
UnionPay is the best choice when local checkout fit in Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada and 38 more 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 UnionPay for Shopify
What is UnionPay on Shopify?
Who should offer UnionPay?
Does UnionPay support recurring payments?
Does UnionPay support one-click checkout?
What should merchants review before enabling UnionPay?
Increase Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada and 38 more conversions with UnionPay
Enable local payments and reduce checkout drop-off.
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