As you may know, WordPress doesn’t support online payment processing out of the box. For that, you’ll need to use a third-party service. This is where Apple Pay comes in to the picture.
Before we get to the technical details, let’s talk about why you should consider using Apple Pay. This service enables your users to pay with credit and debit cards stored on their phones, so they don’t have to re-enter the information every time they buy something.
Apple Pay is hardly the only platform that does this. What sets it apart is its NFC integration, and the fact that it’s built into the iOS ecosystem. Apple users may be more likely to make a purchase on your site if they see an option they recognize and trust.
As a business owner, the first question you need to ask yourself is: “How much will it cost me to use this payment gateway?” Apple Pay charges a base 3% fee for credit card payments, and it processes debit charges for free.
That 3% is slightly higher than the base rate of competitors such as PayPal and Stripe. However, Apple Pay doesn’t add on any extra charges, so it usually works out in your favor.
It’s also worth noting that there’s nothing stopping you from adding multiple payment gateways to WordPress. However, in this guide we’re going to focus on integrating Apple Pay specifically.