1. Asked: May 23, 2026In:

    What is PSD2?

    Pramendra Yadav
    Pramendra Yadav Enlightened Founder @ NOIR & BLANCO

    PSD2 (Payment Services Directive 2) is a European Union regulation that establishes rules for electronic payments and payment services. One important part of PSD2 is Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), which can require customers to verify their identity using multiple authentication factors whenRead more

    PSD2 (Payment Services Directive 2) is a European Union regulation that establishes rules for electronic payments and payment services.

    One important part of PSD2 is Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), which can require customers to verify their identity using multiple authentication factors when making certain online payments.

    PSD2 is designed to improve payment security, protect consumers, and encourage innovation and competition in the European payments market.

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  2. Asked: May 23, 2026In:

    Can Shopify handle international payments?

    Pramendra Yadav
    Pramendra Yadav Enlightened Founder @ NOIR & BLANCO

    Yes. Shopify can handle international payments, allowing eligible merchants to sell to customers in different countries and accept supported currencies and payment methods. With features such as Shopify Payments and Shopify Markets, merchants can offer localized pricing, currencies, and payment optiRead more

    Yes. Shopify can handle international payments, allowing eligible merchants to sell to customers in different countries and accept supported currencies and payment methods.

    With features such as Shopify Payments and Shopify Markets, merchants can offer localized pricing, currencies, and payment options where available.

    The specific international payment features depend on the merchant’s country, payment provider, Shopify plan, and supported markets.

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  3. Asked: May 23, 2026In:

    What are international card fees?

    Pramendra Yadav
    Pramendra Yadav Enlightened Founder @ NOIR & BLANCO

    International card fees are additional charges that may apply when a customer uses a card issued in a different country or region from the merchant's business. These fees can cover the extra costs associated with cross-border payment processing and currency conversion. The amount and whether a fee aRead more

    International card fees are additional charges that may apply when a customer uses a card issued in a different country or region from the merchant’s business.

    These fees can cover the extra costs associated with cross-border payment processing and currency conversion. The amount and whether a fee applies depend on the payment provider, merchant location, card issuer, currency, and Shopify plan.

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  4. Asked: May 23, 2026In:

    What is a premium card fee?

    Pramendra Yadav
    Pramendra Yadav Enlightened Founder @ NOIR & BLANCO

    A premium card fee is an additional payment-processing fee that may apply when a customer pays with certain premium or higher-cost card types. These cards can have higher processing costs for payment providers because of their card network or rewards structure. Whether a premium card fee applies depRead more

    A premium card fee is an additional payment-processing fee that may apply when a customer pays with certain premium or higher-cost card types.

    These cards can have higher processing costs for payment providers because of their card network or rewards structure. Whether a premium card fee applies depends on the payment provider, card type, country, and applicable pricing agreement.

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  5. Asked: May 23, 2026In:

    Can I sell subscriptions with any gateway?

    Pramendra Yadav
    Pramendra Yadav Enlightened Founder @ NOIR & BLANCO

    No. Subscriptions can't be sold with just any payment gateway. The gateway must support Shopify's subscription requirements and recurring payments. Merchants should use Shopify Payments or a supported third-party payment provider that is compatible with their subscription app or Shopify's subscriptiRead more

    No. Subscriptions can’t be sold with just any payment gateway. The gateway must support Shopify’s subscription requirements and recurring payments.

    Merchants should use Shopify Payments or a supported third-party payment provider that is compatible with their subscription app or Shopify’s subscription tools. Availability depends on the merchant’s country, payment provider, and subscription setup.

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  6. Asked: May 23, 2026In:

    Does Shopify support POS payments?

    Pramendra Yadav
    Pramendra Yadav Enlightened Founder @ NOIR & BLANCO

    Yes. Shopify supports in-person POS payments through Shopify POS. Merchants can accept payments at physical locations using supported card readers and payment methods. Depending on the region and setup, Shopify POS can support credit and debit cards, contactless payments, mobile wallets, cash, and gRead more

    Yes. Shopify supports in-person POS payments through Shopify POS. Merchants can accept payments at physical locations using supported card readers and payment methods.

    Depending on the region and setup, Shopify POS can support credit and debit cards, contactless payments, mobile wallets, cash, and gift cards.

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  7. Asked: May 23, 2026In:

    What is POS Pro?

    Pramendra Yadav
    Pramendra Yadav Enlightened Founder @ NOIR & BLANCO

    Shopify POS Pro is an advanced version of Shopify POS designed for merchants that need more sophisticated in-person selling and store-management features. It can provide features such as: Staff permissions and management Advanced inventory management Detailed retail reports Enhanced customer managemRead more

    Shopify POS Pro is an advanced version of Shopify POS designed for merchants that need more sophisticated in-person selling and store-management features.

    It can provide features such as:

    • Staff permissions and management
    • Advanced inventory management
    • Detailed retail reports
    • Enhanced customer management
    • Buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS) workflows
    • More advanced selling and checkout capabilities

    POS Pro is available as a paid add-on per eligible POS location, with availability and pricing depending on the merchant’s Shopify plan and region.

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