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Secure online payments connected directly to the florist, with guidance on the right gateway and support setting everything up.
How online payments work on florist websites and how to choose the right gateway.
What is a payment gateway and why do I need one?
A payment gateway allows your website to take online card payments securely. In a flower shop you might use a counter terminal, mobile card reader or PDQ machine. A payment gateway performs the same role online by checking card details and passing funds directly into your bank account.
Florist Window does not process payments or hold customer funds. Each florist connects their own payment gateway so customers pay the florist directly.
We guide you through choosing, setting up and connecting the right gateway for your business. For most florists, we recommend Stripe due to its reliability, international support and mobile-friendly checkout.
Payment gateways integrate directly with the Florist Window platform, including order management, delivery scheduling and subscriptions. View platform features.
Stripe handles online card payments alongside Apple Pay and Google Pay. These options significantly improve checkout completion rates, particularly on mobile devices.
Stripe also enables florists to offer recurring payments, making it ideal for services such as flower subscriptions.
UK example pricing (Stripe): No setup fee No monthly fee No annual PCI charge Typical processing: 1.5% + 20p per standard UK card transaction Example: a £45 order costs approximately 88p in processing fees
Accepted payment methods include: Visa Mastercard American Express PayPal Apple Pay Google Pay Klarna, Clearpay and Afterpay (buy now, pay later)
Selected country examples (Stripe standard pricing):
Standard UK cards: 1.5% + 20p European Economic Area cards: 2.5% + 20p Other international cards: 3.25% + 20p
Standard EEA cards: 1.5% + €0.25 UK cards: 2.5% + €0.25
Domestic cards: 2.9% + 30¢
Domestic cards: 2.9% + CA$0.30
Domestic cards: 1.7% + A$0.30 International cards: 3.5% + A$0.30
Domestic cards: 2.65% + NZ$0.30 International cards: 3.7% + NZ$0.30
As a euro-market example, Stripe Ireland lists standard EEA cards at 1.5% + €0.25.
Stripe sets and charges these rates directly. Country-specific pricing can change, and some markets may apply different rates for card type, international cards, or currency conversion.
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Rates are set and charged directly by Stripe. Florist Window assists with setup and ensures your website is configured correctly for your market.
View Stripe pricing by country
Florist Window websites can also accept payments via PayPal. We usually recommend PayPal as an additional option alongside card payments rather than as the sole payment method.
Some customers prefer PayPal, while others do not have a PayPal account. Offering both options can help maximise completed orders.
Typical PayPal costs (UK example): No setup fee No monthly fee 3.4% + £0.20 per transaction