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Flutterwave Shopify Integration, Wired the Way Your Team Works
A Flutterwave Shopify integration takes African card, bank and mobile money payments at your checkout. Flutterwave's app is added and activated in Shopify, supporting 15+ payment options; the older hosted SDK route stopped working when Shopify ended HPSDK in July 2022. Some connectors label it Debit - Credit Card. We configure, test refunds and confirm fees, from $390.
- Flutterwave app activated and tested in test mode
- Payment methods and currencies confirmed per market
- Refund and failed-payment flows checked
- Test log and a recorded handover

450+ Shopify Stores, 4.9+ From Verified Clients. Your Flutterwave Setup Is Handled by the Same Team.
Verified clients score us 4.9+. Your Flutterwave build gets the same rigour as a full store build: a written scope, a safe copy for testing and a log of what was checked.
Average rating from verified clients
Building Shopify stores since
Secure checkout
Pay through a protected checkout and keep a full order record.
Two revision rounds
Included in every package, so the result matches what you pictured.
Backup before changes
We work on a duplicate of your theme, never on your live store.
Six Reasons Owners Book Flutterwave Shopify Integration
Payments in Africa depend on local methods and currencies. These are the cases we build for.
- Shopify is your store platform
- You can give us limited access to Flutterwave
- You want a clear scope and price
- Someone can confirm the test results
Stores selling in Africa
The app supports 15+ payment options.
Teams with old setups
The old hosted SDK integration stopped working after July 2022.
Stores wanting mobile money
A custom gateway lists M-Pesa; we confirm what the standard app supports.
Stores with branding concerns
Some connectors label it Debit - Credit Card at checkout.
Teams going live
Test mode simulates transactions before live keys.
Owners comparing costs
Custom gateways start around $999; fees come from Flutterwave.
Flutterwave Shopify Integration: Six Faults We Fix First
Gateway rollouts fail on keys, currency and refunds. These are the six faults we fix.
Test keys in production
Live payments fail. We separate.
Currency mismatch
Payments decline. We align currencies.
Old integration left
Checkout fails. We remove it.
Duplicate orders
Retries repeat. We key by reference.
Refunds untested
Money is stuck. We test.
No handover
Setup is unwritten. We document it.
How We Build Your Flutterwave Integration
How we connect Flutterwave and Shopify, in order.
Install
App.
Keys
Test then live.
Methods
Currencies.
Tests
Pay and refund.
Failures
Declines.
Handover
Notes and recording.
The Flutterwave Integration Checklist, Group by Group
Six groups, four checks each. Compare them with any quote you have and see which ones it names.
Connection
- No secrets in notes or chat
- Roles and permissions reviewed with you
- A scheduled check that the link is alive
- Live read before we build
Triggers
- Triggers tested one at a time
- Event order verified
- Trigger built for when a currency conversion happens
- Event handled: a payment is received
Mapping
- Charge id matched in both tools
- A mapping table you can read
- Currency handled, including blanks
- Custom fields mapped where needed
Safety
- Retries that update, not duplicate
- Rate limits respected
- Opt-outs and consent carried across
- Alerting on failed runs
Testing
- Tested with a local payment
- Scenario tested: a converted payment
- Refunds and edits tested
- Written test log delivered
Handover
- A video tour of the flow
- Help with questions after go-live
- Accounts stay yours
- Revisions: two rounds included
You approve the plan and the test. We do the rest and hand you the notes.
How We Wire Flutterwave to Your Store, Step by Step
Picture the build as a short chain: event, check, write, log. Each link is tested on its own and again as a whole, with real orders, before we ask you to approve anything.
Our Store Work Behind Your Flutterwave Integration
We build the stores and the links behind them. These launches show the standard your Flutterwave connection will be built on.

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Fitness equipmentSix Stages From Brief to Live Flutterwave Sync
Six stages, in order. Nothing touches live data until you have seen it work on a copy, and your calculator choices decide how long each stage takes.
- 1
Brief and scope
We ask what you sell, how Flutterwave is used and which events matter. A short review of your orders and payments shows where the flow should start and what it must never do.
- 2
Access and connection
Access is narrow and approved by you, using an API key with restricted permissions. A live read proves the connection works before any build begins.
- 3
Map and rule
The map covers charge id, order number, fee and currency; we put the conflict winners and blank rules in writing.
- 4
Build in a copy
A copy comes first: test data only, a visible plan and, where helpful, a recorded run.
- 5
Test on real cases
The tests cover a local payment, a converted payment and a refund, along with refunds and edits, and we check each result against Shopify.
- 6
Go live and hand over
After your approval we turn the flow on, follow the first live runs, then hand over notes, a diagram and a short recorded tour.
Which Route Fits: DIY, Platform, Gig or Specialist Build?
Each route has a place. Read across the rows that matter to you and see which one you would trust with your orders.
| What matters | Flutterwave app or DIY | Automation platform | Freelance gig | Store Design Expert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fields matched deliberately | Out-of-the-box fields | When you set it up | Hit and miss | Yes |
| Duplicates blocked by a unique key | Rarely handled | Possible with effort | Not usually | Yes |
| Failures alert a named person | No | Only if you add it | Not usually | Yes |
| Refund and edit cases tested | Rarely | When you test | Hit and miss | Yes |
| Cost agreed before any work | Plan fees only | Plan fees plus your time | Yes | Yes |
| A written and recorded handover | No | No | Seldom | Yes |
| Accounts stay in your name | Yes | Yes | Varies | Yes |
| Aftercare | Help desk of the vendor | Platform support | Varies | Included for a period |
What Keeps Your Store and Flutterwave Data Safe
Careful beats fast when personal data is involved. These are the habits behind every build.
Plain scope, two revision rounds
You see the price before paying. Changes within scope go through two structured rounds, so a tweak never becomes an hourly invoice.
Nothing sent without approval
Every customer-facing message is reviewed with you first, then switched on.
Counts compared, not assumed
After any load we compare counts with the source, so missing or doubled records are caught early.
Build in a copy, never live
Test data comes first. Live orders and payments are left alone until you sign off.
Failures raise a flag
When a run fails, a named person is told which order and why. Silence is never taken as success.
Secrets kept in a vault
A secure vault holds every key and token; none appear in notes or chat.
Build Your Flutterwave Integration Package
Choose a package, tell us about your order volume, data direction and existing Flutterwave data, then pick a speed. The fixed price and delivery window update with each selection.
Request a custom quote
If your Flutterwave setup relies on custom code, a private API, an on-premise system or more than one store, send us a short brief and we will quote it as a fixed-price project.
Request a QuoteChanged your mind? Choose Single Workflow, Core Workflows or Full Integration above to return to the instant calculator.
Flutterwave Integration Package Comparison
Here is each package line by line. When you compare our fee with a marketplace listing for Flutterwave Shopify integration, count how many of these checks the cheaper offer actually names.
| What is included | Single Workflow $690 | Core Workflows $1,390Recommended | Full Integration $2,690 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flutterwave linked with an API key with restricted permissions | Included | Included | Included |
| One trigger built: when a payment is received | Included | Included | Included |
| Charge id, order number and fee mapped | Included | Included | Included |
| Duplicate protection on every write | Included | Included | Included |
| A log of the tests and a short recorded tour | Included | Included | Included |
| Three triggers: a payment is received; a currency conversion happens; an order is refunded | Not included | Included | Included |
| Currency and custom fields mapped | Not included | Included | Included |
| Rules by tag, country and order value | Not included | Included | Included |
| Failed runs retried, then reported | Not included | Included | Included |
| Per-field conflict rules for two-way updates | Not included | Not included | Included |
| One-off history load of past payments | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Fourteen days of monitoring after launch | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Team runbook in plain English | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Typical delivery | 3 to 6 days | 6 to 10 days | 9 to 16 days |
The calculator above is the source of truth for your final price and delivery estimate.
What You Get From Us That a Template Does Not
You are paying for judgement and for a result you can inspect, not for hours.
A price you can plan around
The calculator shows the price and extra days for every package and option. Flutterwave bills its own plan fees, so check its current pricing page.
4.9+ from verified clients
You can read verified client reviews on this page before paying, so past results are visible.
Safety designed in
Every build includes retries, alerts, unique keys and narrow access; none are paid extras.
Tested on your real cases
Tests use the cases your store really sees, for example a local payment, a converted payment and a refund.
We live inside Shopify
Orders, refunds, edits and metafields are daily work for us. That is a different skill from knowing the menus of Flutterwave.
A direct line to the builder
You message the person who has your flow open. Questions about a trigger or a field get a straight answer.
What to Prepare Before We Start Your Flutterwave Integration
Three things get the work moving: safe access, a few answers and a decision-maker. Here is the detail.
Approve a collaborator request
Already selling? Send the store address and accept the request we raise. You stay the owner, we see only what the role permits, and you can remove us at any time.
Starting from nothing? We build first
No store yet? We build it in our Partner account, connect Flutterwave there and transfer the whole store to you, so you choose a plan only at the end.
Or share a staff login
A staff account is an option. The collaborator route is still better, as it can be cancelled instantly and involves no shared password.
Your Flutterwave access
Either create the Flutterwave account yourself and add us, or we open it with your email. You remain the owner, and we work through an API key with restricted permissions.
Sample records
Send two or three typical records from each side, or tell us where to find them. Real examples show us how your data is actually shaped.
A decision-maker
We need one person to approve the plan and the test, plus a rule for what wins when Flutterwave and Shopify clash.
Your Shopify owner password and card details never reach us. Changes are made in a copy, and we note every setting we touch.
Verified Client Feedback
Read how past projects went before you pick a package.
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Flutterwave Shopify Integration FAQs
Answers on cost, timing, access, data and what to do when the connection misbehaves.
How much does Flutterwave Shopify integration cost?
Single Workflow costs $690, Core Workflows $1390 and Full Integration $2690. Order volume, data direction, existing Flutterwave data and add-ons change the total, and the calculator shows it before you pay. Most projects land between about $690 and $3770, with delivery from 3 to 16 working days.
How long does the Flutterwave integration take?
Single Workflow takes 3 to 6 working days, Core Workflows 6 to 10 and Full Integration 9 to 16. The usual variables are how much history you want loaded and how quickly you approve the test results. The Sooner and Fastest options shorten the schedule when a launch date is fixed.
Does Flutterwave have a Shopify app?
Yes; you add it and click Activate.
How many payment options?
15+, per Flutterwave. If you typed "flutterwave app activate shopify", you are in the right place.
Why did the old integration stop?
Shopify ended HPSDK in July 2022. The same job is behind "flutterwave shopify app".
What keys are needed?
Secret, Public and Encryption keys in third-party guides. If you typed "shopify to flutterwave sync", you are in the right place.
Is test mode available?
Yes. Related searches such as "connect shopify and flutterwave", you are in the right place.
Does it support mobile money?
A custom gateway lists M-Pesa; we confirm. This also answers "flutterwave shopify zapier".
Can you set it up?
Yes. Queries such as "flutterwave shopify make.com" lead to the same build.
Get Your Flutterwave Shopify Integration Done
Choose your scope, see the price and delivery window, and begin. We build in a copy, test on a local payment, a converted payment and a refund, and hand over notes you can use. This page covers Flutterwave Shopify integration.
- Secure checkout
- Two revision rounds
- Test log and walkthrough included
