Getting paid.
WHAT NIGERIAN SHOPS TYPICALLY OFFER
A card gateway, such as Paystack or Flutterwave Bank transfer Cash on delivery, in some cases
WHAT A GATEWAY NEEDS
A business account Registration with the provider API keys configured in your shop
TEST MODE FIRST
Every gateway offers test credentials.
Complete a full test purchase before going live.
THEN TEST LIVE
A real transaction, with your own card, for a small amount.
Refund it afterwards.
That is the only way to know it works.
BANK TRANSFER
Displays your account details and marks the order on hold.
You confirm payment manually and update the order.
Never dispatch on a screenshot. Confirm funds in your own account.
CASH ON DELIVERY
Common here, and carries refusal risk.
Consider requiring a deposit, or limiting it to areas you can serve.
WHAT TO CHECK
That order emails send on each payment method.
