Shopify Payments Greece: Accept EUR & Optimize Your Storefront

Shopify Payments is now officially available in Greece, giving merchants access to a fully integrated, cost-effective, and locally optimized payment solution. For Greek businesses aiming to compete in the modern ecommerce landscape — both at home and across the EU — this update represents a powerful shift in how payments can be managed on Shopify.

With the ability to accept payments in Euros (EUR), avoid third-party transaction fees, and offer top-tier checkout options like Shop Pay, Shopify Payments opens the door to faster growth and better customer experiences. Power Commerce is here to guide Greek merchants every step of the way — from activation to optimization.

Ecommerce in Greece: A Rapidly Digitizing Market

• €5B+ ecommerce market in 2023
• Over 70% of the population shops online
• Fast-growing mobile commerce activity
• High penetration of credit/debit card usage
• Expanding cross-border ecommerce with the EU

With this context, Shopify Payments arrives at the perfect time to support local businesses in selling more efficiently — and with fewer obstacles.

Benefits of Shopify Payments for Greek Merchants

Accept Payments in EUR

Merchants in Greece can now accept payments in Euros, and receive payouts to Greek bank accounts without conversion delays or extra fees.

Eliminate Additional Transaction Costs

Previously, Greek merchants using Viva Wallet or Stripe faced 1–2% extra Shopify transaction fees. With Shopify Payments, those fees are removed — which directly improves profitability.

Shop Pay & Digital Wallets

Enable Shop Pay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay out of the box — improving speed, security, and convenience for your customers.

Faster, On-Site Checkout

Shopify Payments keeps the customer on your domain throughout the entire transaction, avoiding third-party redirects and increasing trust and conversion.

Secure & Compliant

Built-in 3D Secure, PCI DSS compliance, and automatic adherence to EU’s Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) standards ensure your store is protected and legally compliant.

What Greek Merchants Used Before Shopify Payments

Before this launch, many Shopify merchants in Greece had to rely on:

• Viva Wallet – a popular local fintech bank
• Paycenter – local processor with redirect-based flows
• Stripe – available, but incurred Shopify fees unless used via Shopify Payments
• Manual bank transfers or cash on delivery

While these options served local needs, they often added complexity and extra cost. Shopify Payments now streamlines everything within the Shopify admin — no external logins or disconnected dashboards.

How to Enable Shopify Payments in Greece

1. Go to Settings > Payments in your Shopify admin
2. Select Activate Shopify Payments
3. Provide identity verification documents and business info
4. Enter a Greek bank account for payouts in EUR
5. Enable supported payment methods (Shop Pay, Apple Pay, Klarna, etc.)
6. Save and start selling

Payout Schedule: Most payouts arrive in 3 business days. Everything is automated and trackable within your Shopify dashboard.

Power Commerce: Your Shopify Payments Integration Partner in Greece

Power Commerce is a certified Shopify Plus Partner and your go-to expert for payment integration and checkout optimization in Greece. We help merchants:

• Activate and configure Shopify Payments correctly
• Set up Greek bank account connections for payouts
• Enable multi-language checkout and localized UX
• Integrate Shopify Markets for cross-border sales
• Comply with VAT and EU-wide ecommerce regulations
• Migrate from Viva Wallet or other gateways without disruption

FAQs: Shopify Payments in Greece

Q: Will I receive payouts in Euros to my Greek bank?
A: Yes, Shopify Payments supports payouts in EUR directly to your local bank account.

Q: Can I keep Viva Wallet or Stripe active?
A: You can, but using Shopify Payments as your primary method removes transaction fees and simplifies the experience.

Q: Is Shop Pay available for Greek stores?
A: Yes. Shop Pay is enabled automatically with Shopify Payments and works with all supported card payments.

Q: What documents do I need to verify my account?
A: Typically, national ID or passport, business registration (if applicable), and bank account information.

Ready to Sell Smarter in Greece?

Power Commerce helps Greek merchants unlock the full power of Shopify Payments:

• Lower your costs
• Accelerate checkout
• Accept EUR securely
• Comply with regulations
• Scale across the EU

Talk to Our Shopify Payments Experts →