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title: Payment methods (Global)
slug: payment-methods-global
description: Learn how to easily configure payment methods settings with this step-by-step guide. Discover how to access the admin panel, enable preferred payment gateways, customize logos, and alias names. Find guidance on choosing between Sandbox and Live environmen
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createdAt: 2023-06-26T11:43:36.006Z
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# What Is a Payment Gateway? 

A payment gateway is a vital intermediary in online transactions, linking customers, businesses, and financial institutions, including banks. It ensures secure electronic payment acceptance, enabling businesses to process transactions seamlessly. Payment gateways encrypt sensitive payment data, authenticate its validity, and facilitate fund transfers between customer accounts and the admin bank account. 



Moreover, they also support the acceptance of multiple local payment methods, catering to diverse customer preferences and enhancing accessibility. This secure and versatile process enhances customer trust and satisfaction, fostering successful e-commerce transactions. Overall, payment gateways play a pivotal role in facilitating electronic payments and enabling businesses to expand their online presence while maintaining the highest standards of security and convenience.

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# Navigating to the Payment Methods Page

To configure payment gateways:

- Log in to the **Admin Panel** 
- Navigate to **Settings > Payment Methods** 

Here, you will find all available payment methods supported on the platform.

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# How to Configure a Payment Gateway

To configure a payment gateway:

- Navigate to **Admin Panel > Settings > Payment Methods** 
- Click on the payment gateway you want to configure 
- Configure the settings under: **Details** and **Environment **

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## Details Configuration

The **Details** section allows you to customise how the payment method appears to customers.

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### Language Translation

Choose the language for the payment method label.

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### Alias

Set a custom display name for the payment method.

**Example:**
You can rename “Cash on Delivery” to: Pay on Delivery 

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### Description

Add a short explanation or instruction for customers regarding the payment method.

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### Order Type

Control which order types this payment method should appear for.

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### Payment Methods by Customer Segments

Choose specific customer segments for which the payment method should be available. This allows advanced customization of payment visibility.

**Example:**

- Hide **Cash on Delivery (COD)** for specific customer groups 
- Allow only online payments for selected customers 
- Enable certain payment methods only for premium or verified customers 

This helps businesses manage payment risk and create tailored payment experiences.

:::hint{type="info"}
To configure such custom segments, you can refer to the guide on [Segmentation](https://help.hyperzod.com/segmentation#navigating-to-the-segmentation-page)
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### Maximum Transaction Amount

Set a maximum order amount for each payment method individually. If multiple payment methods are enabled, such as **Stripe** and **Cash on Delivery (COD)**, you can define a different transaction limit for each method.

**Example:** If you set the maximum transaction amount for **COD** to **$100**, customers will not be able to select COD for orders above $100.

The payment method will be unavailable at checkout when the order amount exceeds the specified limit.

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## Environment Configuration

The **Environment** tab is used to configure the technical credentials required for payment processing. 

### Select Environment

You can configure:

- **Sandbox Environment:** Used for testing transactions 
- **Live Environment:** Used for real customer payments 

You can obtain the Sandbox and Live credentials from your payment provider and enter them in the respective configuration fields.

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 It is recommended to first test the integration using Sandbox credentials before switching to Live mode.
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## Webhook Configuration

The platform automatically generates a webhook URL for the payment gateway configuration.

You must copy and configure this webhook URL within your payment gateway dashboard to ensure proper payment confirmation and transaction status updates.

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