Shopify ACH payments guide

A practical guide to accepting ACH/bank payments on Shopify: customer UX, costs, settlement, and implementation patterns.

What is ACH?

ACH is a US bank-to-bank transfer network. It can be lower cost than cards, but has different settlement timing and verification considerations.

Why add ACH on Shopify

  • Reduce processing costs on large orders
  • Offer a B2B-friendly payment method
  • Give customers a way to avoid card surcharges

Implementation patterns

The best ACH implementations set clear customer expectations, standardize payment references, and keep payment status visible to merchants.