Shopify Plus crypto payments in Kenya
Accept USDT & USDC through Shopify Plus for customers in Kenya (KES).
Accept USDT alongside M-Pesa-style digital habits. Integrate Zateway with Shopify Plus. Shopify Plus checkout customization + Zateway. Non-custodial USDT & USDC on Polygon, Solana, Base, BSC, Arbitrum, Optimism.
- Shopify Plus + Zateway checkout
- Non-custodial USDT & USDC settlement
- Flat 1% fee — no monthly plan
- Local signal: Mobile-money culture maps well to crypto.
- Regulation: CBK guidance evolving.
- Currency context: KES
Shopify Plus payments in Kenya
Zateway helps Shopify Plus stores and apps teams in Kenya accept USDT and USDC with non-custodial settlement. Payers check out on Polygon, Solana, Base, BSC, Arbitrum, Optimism; funds route to your wallet at a flat 1% — no monthly fee and no chargeback risk on completed on-chain payments. Local currency context: KES.
Market context for Kenya
Mobile-money culture maps well to crypto. CBK guidance evolving. Accept USDT alongside M-Pesa-style digital habits. Common verticals in Kenya include Mobile money and fintech, Agriculture exports, Tourism, Freelancing. Because settlement is non-custodial, Zateway never takes possession of merchant funds — confirmed payments move on-chain straight to the wallet you control, and the payment record stays verifiable on a block explorer.
Connect Shopify Plus to Zateway
1. Create a Zateway account and copy your API key. 2. Connect your self-custody wallet address for Shopify Plus settlements. 3. Create a payment session via API, plugin, or payment link for Shopify Plus. 4. Redirect customers to hosted checkout or embed the widget in Shopify Plus. 5. Verify HMAC-signed webhooks and fulfill the order in Shopify Plus.
Integration tip
POST https://zateway.com/api/v1/sessions with x-api-key — then open checkoutUrl from Shopify Plus.
Go live in Kenya
Create a Zateway account, connect a KES-aware operating wallet, test in sandbox, then share a payment link or API session with Kenya customers. Prefer Polygon, Solana, or Base when network fees matter most.
FAQ
Can Shopify Plus merchants businesses in Kenya accept USDT?
Yes. Zateway supports USDT and USDC on Polygon, Solana, Base, BSC, Arbitrum, Optimism for merchants serving Kenya, Kenya.
What does crypto payment compliance look like in Kenya?
CBK guidance evolving. Merchants remain responsible for their own tax treatment, invoicing and reporting obligations, and should confirm local requirements with a qualified advisor before going live.
What fees apply for Shopify Plus checkout in Kenya?
Zateway charges a flat 1% per successful crypto payment. Network/gas fees are paid on-chain by the payer or merchant depending on chain settings — there is no Zateway monthly fee.
Does Zateway hold merchant funds?
No. Settlement is non-custodial — confirmed payments go to the wallet you connect.