Introduction
As cryptocurrency becomes more popular, many online businesses are starting to accept digital payments. If you run a Shopify store and want to accept crypto like Bitcoin, Ethereum, or USDC, Coinbase Commerce makes it easy. In this article, we’ll walk through how to integrate Coinbase Commerce with your Shopify store in simple steps.
What is Coinbase Commerce?
Coinbase Commerce is a platform that lets merchants accept cryptocurrency payments directly into their wallets. It’s fast, secure, and you don’t need a middleman.
Why Integrate It with Shopify?
- Accept crypto from customers worldwide
- Lower transaction fees than credit cards
- No chargebacks — payments are final
- Fast and secure transactions
How to Set It Up
Step 1: Create a Coinbase Commerce Account
- Go to commerce.coinbase.com
- Click “Get Started” and sign up.
- Set up your crypto wallet and security options (2FA recommended).
- Save your API Key — you’ll need it later.
Step 2: Install the Shopify Coinbase Commerce App or visit Shopify
- Go to your Shopify admin dashboard.
- Click on “Settings” → “Payments”.
- Under Alternative Payment Methods, search for Coinbase Commerce.
- Then you have to install the the coinbase commerce.
Step 3: Connect Your Accounts
Then you have to click on Sign in Option and Enter your accounts details .
Step 4: Add your Products on your store.
Here , You have to enter the Product Details like its name , description, price , product image etc.
Now you can see that, the product is sucessfully added to the store.
Step 5: Checkout the Product.
Visit Homepage, You can see that - one product is added to Store.
You can click on the product to get checkout or Buy option.
Now , You have to click on Checkout option , for the payment .
So Now ,you get the option to pay using crypto. You can use diiferent payment methods like Coinbase , MetaMask, Smart Wallet etc.
Tips for a Smooth Setup
- Enable multiple cryptocurrencies in Coinbase for more customer choices.
- Let your customers know you accept crypto , add a banner or badge to your homepage.
- Monitor crypto payments from your Coinbase Commerce dashboard.
Final Thoughts
Integrating Coinbase Commerce with Shopify is a great way to modernize your store and reach crypto-savvy customers. It's quick to set up, easy to manage, and gives your customers more freedom in how they pay. If you're ready to embrace the future of payments, this integration is a perfect first step.