How to Accept Bitcoin Payments on Shopify: 3 Easy Options

How to Accept Bitcoin Payments on Shopify: 3 Easy Options 

Are you running a Shopify store and do you want to start accepting bitcoin payments? In this guide, we show you three simple ways to accept bitcoin on Shopify from fully self-hosted solutions to easy managed setups. By the end, you’ll know which payment processor best fits your store whether you prefer full control, decentralization, or convenience.

What are the Benefits of accepting Bitcoin at my Store?

• Lower fees – Bitcoin transaction fees are significantly lower than credit card or PayPal fees which keeps more profit in your pocket.

• No chargeback fraud – Bitcoin payments are final. Say goodbye to costly chargebacks that drain around 0.47% of annual revenue for the average business.

• Global reach – Bitcoin works everywhere, without banks or currency conversions; ideal for international sales.

• New customers – Attract the growing number of users who prefer to pay with bitcoin.

Why use Alby Hub for Bitcoin Payments

Truly sovereign Bitcoin wallets should be:

• Easy to use – intuitive setup and everyday management.

• Open-source – so you can verify the code.

• Self-custodial – so you, not a third party, control your funds.

Alby Hub combines all three. It’s a self-custodial Bitcoin wallet supporting both on-chain and Lightning payments.

What sets it apart: an integrated App Store and seamless connectivity to plugins and services — including Shopify integrations. This makes Alby Hub the perfect hub for managing bitcoin payments in your online business. 

What are the options to accept bitcoin payments 

We present three options to accept bitcoin on Shopify. Each has different trade-offs in control, ease of setup, and maintenance.

1. BTCPay Server – The powerhouse for merchants

BTCPay Server is a free, open-source bitcoin payment processor that lets you accept Bitcoin without intermediaries or extra fees. It’s ideal for tech-savvy merchants who want full control and privacy.

Requirements:

• A Shopify account and store with an active subscription 

• Active Shopify subscription (Basic or higher)

• Shopify partner account

• BTCPay Server (self-hosted or by a third-party)

• BTCPay Server store connected to a wallet like Alby Hub

Tip: BTCPay also supports plugins for other e-commerce platforms — perfect if you run multiple stores.

You’ll find the detailed setup steps here.

2. BLFS – A lightweight censorship-resistant option

Bitcoin Lightning for Shopify (BLFS) is an open-source payment processor focused on decentralization. Like BTCPay, it can be self-hosted or operated by a third party, but it’s more lightweight to deploy.

BLFS is designed for decentralization. Anyone can run BLFS and connect seamlessly to any NWC-compatible wallet, like Alby Hub, Rizful.com or Coinos.

Requirements:

• Shopify account and store setup with an active subscription

• Shopify partner account (for you or the operator)

• Wallet connected to BLFS

• Bitcoin payment method enabled at checkout

Setup is straightforward with the official BLFS guide.

3. Coinsnap – The most convenient option

Coinsnap is a managed bitcoin payment solution for Shopify. Unlike BTCPay or BLFS, you don’t have to host or maintain a server. The setup is quick and beginner-friendly.

Connecting your wallet is simple: just provide a lightning address from your Alby Hub wallet.

Requirements:

• Shopify account and store setup with an active subscription

• Coinsnap account

• The lightning address from you Alby Hub wallet 

• Bitcoin payment method activated at checkout

Follow this step-by-step guide to complete your setup.

Still unsure which option fits your business best?

👉 Contact our team — we’ll help you set up bitcoin payments on Shopify quickly and securely.