Can a third party payment gateway, such as "Tap Pay," be integrated into Webflow for an ecommerce site that does not support any of the available payment methods provided by Webflow? If so, how can this integration be achieved?
TL;DR
- Use Webflow only for frontend design and disable native Ecommerce features.
- Build a custom checkout using Tap Pay’s API or SDK, embedding it via custom code or external tools like Wized, and manage orders using third-party platforms like Zapier or Airtable.
Yes, a third-party payment gateway like Tap Pay can be integrated into Webflow, but it requires bypassing Webflow’s native eCommerce checkout and using custom workflow solutions.
1. Understand Webflow's Native Limitations
- Webflow Ecommerce only supports Stripe, PayPal, and Apple Pay (via Stripe).
- You cannot directly swap in third-party gateways like Tap Pay into Webflow’s native checkout.
- To use Tap Pay, you need to custom build a checkout experience outside Webflow’s built-in eCommerce features.
2. Use Webflow for Frontend Only
- Design your storefront and product pages in Webflow using CMS Collections or static pages.
- Do not use Webflow's Ecommerce functionality; disable the native Ecommerce features.
3. Implement a Custom Checkout Integration
- Use Tap Pay’s API or SDK to create a custom checkout form.
- You need a developer (or platform like Zapier, Make.com, or Wized) to:
- Capture product data and cart info.
- Submit payment requests securely via Tap Pay.
- Embed the checkout form or script using a Webflow Embed element or redirect users to an external Tap Pay hosted checkout (if available).
4. Manage Orders and Inventory Separately
- Since Webflow does not handle this transaction, you’ll need to:
- Store order data using Zapier, Airtable, Firebase, or a headless CMS.
- Send confirmation emails, track stock, and manage fulfillment outside of Webflow, likely using automation tools or custom backend services.
5. Use Wized Or Third-party JS Frameworks
- Tools like Wized (www.wized.com) allow you to turn Webflow projects into full web apps.
- You can connect Wized to Tap Pay APIs for authenticated, gated, or dynamic payment flows, while using Webflow purely as the design layer.
6. Ensure PCI Compliance
- Do not collect card info directly via Webflow forms, as this violates PCI compliance rules.
- All sensitive data should be handled through Tap Pay’s secure checkout interfaces or SDK.
Summary
You can integrate Tap Pay with Webflow by avoiding native Ecommerce and instead using Webflow as a frontend, while handling the checkout and payments through Tap Pay's APIs, third-party tools, or external scripts. A developer or app integration service is essential to implement this securely.