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Start an online store in Philippines.

GCash + PayMaya wallets are the default. COD remains common. Cards secondary.

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Checkout expectations

What Philippines buyers expect to see at checkout.

Missing any of the dominant methods below typically costs 15-40% of conversions. Pick a gateway that covers these:

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Local wallets
Paytm, PhonePe, Mobikwik, GCash, etc.
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Cash on Delivery
Critical in India, SEA, MENA
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Credit / Debit Cards
Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover
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Bank transfer
Wire / ACH / NEFT

Questions about Philippines

Founders ask these a lot.

What's the best ecommerce platform for Philippines?+

Shopify is the safest default for most Philippines merchants at $0-5K/month revenue — it pre-integrates with the payment gateways available locally. WooCommerce wins if your budget for platform fees is $0 and you're comfortable with WordPress. See the recommended platforms above for detail.

Which payment methods do Philippines buyers expect at checkout?+

GCash + PayMaya wallets are the default. COD remains common. Cards secondary.

How many payment gateways are available in Philippines?+

We track 3 payment gateways operating in Philippines: Adyen, Xendit, 2C2P. Xendit is native to the country.

Already selling in Philippines?

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We'll factor in Philippines's payment rails, tax setup, and local competition. Findings ranked by revenue impact, not generic checkboxes.

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Need a launch plan for Philippines?

30 minutes with Dharmendra — platform pick, gateway setup, tax strategy, and the first-90-days roadmap specific to your Philippines business.

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