GulfCart
Shopify payment methods GCC

Show the right payment method in every Gulf country

Add Tabby, Tamara, Apple Pay, mada, cards and verified COD to Shopify, and set the list and its order for each country, in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and across the GCC.

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GCC countries, each with its own payment method list

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methods supported: Tabby, Tamara, mada, Apple Pay, cards and COD

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Shopify store, no app-switching per market

The payment problem

One payment list can't fit six countries

Gulf buyers pay differently from country to country. A single global rule set shows the wrong options and loses orders at the last step.

One global list for every country

Shopify applies the same payment rules everywhere, so a UAE buyer and a Saudi buyer see the same options in the same order.

Methods that don't work in a market

Showing a method a buyer can't use, or hiding the one they trust, costs you the order at the last step.

No control over order

The first method shown gets the most clicks. A fixed order can push buyers toward COD when you would rather they prepay.

Per-country control

Can Shopify show different payment methods in different countries?

With GulfCart, yes. You set which methods appear in each country and in what order, so every market sees the checkout that suits it. You can also hide a method by country in one setting.

  • Per-country method list and order
  • Hide any method in any market
  • No app-switching per market
Selling in more countries →

Example setup, order shown top to bottom (illustrative)

UAE

  • 1Apple Pay
  • 2Tabby
  • 3Tamara
  • 4Cards
  • 5COD + fee

Saudi Arabia

  • 1mada
  • 2Tabby
  • 3Tamara
  • 4Apple Pay
  • 5COD + fee
Tabby, Tamara, Apple Pay and mada

Add the payment methods Gulf buyers expect

Turn each method on where it converts and keep it out where it doesn't. Tabby and Tamara can run together or one at a time.

Tabby

Buy now, pay later. Offer it in the countries where it converts, and keep it out where it doesn't.

  • Set per country
  • Placed high in the list
  • Works alongside COD and cards

Tamara

A second BNPL option for buyers who prefer it. Show one or both, by market.

  • Per-country on or off
  • Order set by you
  • No second checkout app

Apple Pay

One-tap payment on supported devices and countries, for fast mobile checkout.

  • Shown only where supported
  • Fewer typed card details
  • Strong on mobile

mada

The local debit network Saudi buyers expect to see at checkout.

  • Saudi Arabia
  • Familiar to local buyers
  • Alongside Visa and Mastercard
Tabby vs Tamara

Tabby or Tamara? Offer one, or both

Both let buyers pay later. Which converts better differs by country, store and basket size, so the useful move is to test. GulfCart lets you switch either on or off per market and reorder them.

  • Run both side by side in one market
  • Turn one off where it underperforms
  • Compare results before you commit
Talk through your setup →

Example checkout list (illustrative)

Test A

  • 1. Tabby
  • 2. Tamara
  • 3. Cards

Test B

  • 1. Tamara
  • 2. Tabby
  • 3. Cards
Cash on delivery

Keep COD, with OTP verification and a fee

COD stays in the list where buyers expect it. GulfCart verifies each COD order with an OTP and can add a COD fee by country, which also nudges buyers toward prepaid.

  • OTP verification before dispatch
  • Optional COD fee per country
  • Prepaid options stay one tap away
How verified COD works →
SubtotalAED 199.00
COD fee+ AED 10.00
TotalAED 209.00

Illustrative amounts

Payment methods in the UAE

Apple Pay, Tabby, Tamara, cards and COD for UAE stores, plus AED settlement.

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Payment methods in Saudi Arabia

mada, Tabby, Tamara, Apple Pay and COD for Saudi buyers, plus SAR pricing.

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FAQ

Shopify payment methods: common questions

How do I add Tabby to Shopify?+

GulfCart lets you turn Tabby on at checkout and choose the countries where it appears and its position in the list, without changing your theme.

How do I add Tamara to Shopify?+

Enable Tamara in GulfCart, then set which countries show it and where it sits in the method list. You can run Tabby and Tamara together or one at a time.

Can Shopify show different payment methods in different countries?+

GulfCart adds this on top of Shopify. You set the method list and the order for each country, so UAE, Saudi and other GCC buyers each see what suits them.

How do I hide a payment method by country on Shopify?+

In GulfCart's country rules, turn a method off for any market. It then no longer appears for buyers in that country.

Does Apple Pay work on Shopify in the UAE?+

Apple Pay appears where it is supported. GulfCart shows it only for supported countries and devices, so buyers aren't offered it where it can't work.

What are the best payment methods for a Shopify store in the UAE and Saudi Arabia?+

Most stores combine cards, Apple Pay, a BNPL option such as Tabby or Tamara, and verified COD. In Saudi Arabia, mada is also expected. The right mix and order differ by country, which is why GulfCart sets them per market.

Give every Gulf buyer the payment method they trust

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Also see Shopify checkout and Shopify COD.