How to Hide Payment/Delivery Methods?
Overview
Learn how to selectively hide specific payment and delivery methods in your checkout based on various conditions to create a more streamlined checkout experience.
What You Can Hide
- Payment methods (e.g., Cash on Delivery, Credit Card)
- Delivery methods (e.g., Express Shipping, Local Pickup)
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Access Checkout Rules
- Log into your admin panel
- Navigate to App > Rules
- Look for the Rules section
2. Create or Edit Rule
- For a new rule: Click the "+ Add Rule" button -> "Hide payment/delivery method"
- For existing rules: Find the rule in the list and click "Edit" -> "Hide payment/delivery method"
3. Configure Basic Settings
- Rule title: Choose a clear, descriptive name (e.g., "Hide Payment Methods")
- Status options:
- Active: Rule is live and affecting checkout
- Deactivated: Rule is saved but not affecting checkout
4. Set Up Method Hiding
- Under "Actions", select "Hide Method"
- Configure which methods to hide:
- Select "Contains" from the dropdown
- Enter the exact name of the method you want to hide
- For multiple methods: Use the "+ Add Method" button
5. Configure Conditions (Optional)
Set when the hiding should apply:
- All conditions: Every condition must be true
- Any condition: At least one condition must be true
Available conditions:
- Product-based (specific products, collections)
- Customer-based (location, tags)
- Order-based (total amount, quantity)
- Store settings
- Custom conditions
6. Save and Test
- Click "Save Rule"
- Test the checkout flow to verify methods are hidden
- Make adjustments if needed
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Best Practices:
- Always ensure at least one payment/delivery method remains available
- Test the checkout process thoroughly after making changes
- Consider customer impact before hiding popular methods
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Important Notes:
- Hidden methods will be completely invisible to customers
- Make sure to maintain alternative options for customers
- Consider adding a notice if certain methods are conditionally hidden
Common Use Cases
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Geographic Restrictions
- Hide cash on delivery for certain regions
- Restrict shipping methods by country
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Order Value Rules
- Hide express shipping for low-value orders
- Show premium payment options for high-value purchases
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Product-Specific Rules
- Hide digital payment methods for specific products
- Restrict shipping options for oversized items
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Customer Segments
- Show/hide methods based on customer groups
- Customize options for wholesale vs retail customers