{"id":8101,"date":"2025-04-01T06:21:44","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T05:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/?p=8101"},"modified":"2025-04-01T06:21:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T05:21:45","slug":"how-to-pay-for-shopify-subscription-in-african-countries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/how-to-pay-for-shopify-subscription-in-african-countries\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pay for Shopify Subscription in African Countries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Shopify is one of the best e-commerce platforms for entrepreneurs worldwide, helping businesses sell online with ease. But for African business owners, paying for a Shopify subscription can be a headache. Why? Many African banks restrict international transactions, making it hard to use regular debit\/credit cards for Shopify payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry\u2014this guide will show you\u00a0<strong>reliable ways to pay for Shopify in Africa<\/strong>, including the easiest solution:\u00a0<strong>EverTry Virtual Dollar Cards<\/strong>. Walk with me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I Use Shopify in Africa?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes!<\/strong>&nbsp;Shopify is available in Africa, and entrepreneurs across the continent are successfully running online stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But there\u2019s a catch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many African banks\u00a0<strong>block or limit international payments<\/strong>, making it hard to pay Shopify\u2019s monthly fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not all payment gateways work smoothly in every African country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Supported Shopify Payment Gateways in Africa<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PayPal<\/strong>\u00a0(works in some countries but has limitations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flutterwave &amp; Paystack<\/strong>\u00a0(for accepting customer payments, but not for Shopify subscriptions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Virtual Dollar Cards (Best Solution!)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Bypass restrictions and pay Shopify without stress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do I Pay My Shopify Subscription in Africa?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Understanding Shopify\u2019s Payment Options<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify accepts:<br>\u2705 Credit\/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)<br>\u2705 PayPal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Problem?<\/strong><br>Most African banks&nbsp;<strong>block international transactions<\/strong>&nbsp;or impose low spending limits, making it hard to pay Shopify directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Alternative Payment Solutions for Shopify in Africa<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Using EverTry Virtual Dollar Cards (Recommended \u2705)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>EverTry virtual dollar cards let you pay Shopify&nbsp;<strong>without bank restrictions<\/strong>. Here\u2019s why it\u2019s the best option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No international payment blocks<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Fund your card in dollars and pay Shopify seamlessly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fast &amp; easy setup<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Get a virtual card in minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Works in all African countries<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Using PayPal (Where Available)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If PayPal works in your country, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Link a local bank account (but funding may be restricted).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fund PayPal using a\u00a0<strong>virtual dollar card<\/strong>\u00a0(like EverTry\u2019s) for smoother transactions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Other Fintech Solutions (Optional)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Payoneer<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Some users fund their accounts and pay Shopify via card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crypto-backed cards<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 If you use crypto, some platforms offer virtual cards for Shopify.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step Guide: Paying for Shopify with EverTry Virtual Dollar Card<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these simple steps to&nbsp;<strong>pay Shopify without restrictions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Sign Up for EverTry<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/auth\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EverTry\u2019s website<\/a>\u00a0and create an account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Complete KYC Verification<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Upload your ID (e.g., passport or driver\u2019s license) for approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Fund Your EverTry Wallet<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Add money using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bank transfer (NGN)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 For Nigerian users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USDT (Crypto)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 For fast dollar funding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Create a Virtual Dollar Card<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Generate a\u00a0<strong>Visa\/Mastercard virtual card<\/strong>\u00a0in USD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Pay Shopify Hassle-Free<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\uded2 Go to Shopify\u2019s billing section, enter your&nbsp;<strong>EverTry card details<\/strong>, and confirm payment\u2014no restrictions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Issues &amp; How to Fix Them<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shopify Declining Your Payment?<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Possible reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/why-is-my-card-declined-on-udemy-and-how-to-fix-it\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/why-is-my-card-declined-on-udemy-and-how-to-fix-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Insufficient balance<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Ensure your virtual card has enough funds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Card not enabled for international payments<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 EverTry cards already solve this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expired card<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Generate a new one if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Card Still Not Working?<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contacting\u00a0<strong>EverTry support<\/strong>\u00a0for help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using\u00a0<strong>PayPal as a backup<\/strong>\u00a0(if available).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Paying for Shopify in Africa doesn\u2019t have to be difficult. While <a href=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/how-to-pay-ucas-application-fee-in-africa-even-with-international-payment-restrictions\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/evertry.co\/blog\/how-to-pay-ucas-application-fee-in-africa-even-with-international-payment-restrictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bank restrictions<\/a> can be frustrating,\u00a0<strong>EverTry Virtual Dollar Cards<\/strong>\u00a0provide the easiest, most reliable solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\ude80&nbsp;<strong>Ready to pay Shopify without stress?<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/evertry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get your EverTry virtual card now<\/a>&nbsp;and run your online store smoothly!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shopify is one of the best e-commerce platforms for entrepreneurs worldwide, helping businesses sell online with ease. 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