Can I integrate a different checkout payment service with Webflow Ecommerce using an API or custom code?
- Webflow Ecommerce doesn't allow replacing its native checkout, but you can work around this by building a custom checkout outside Webflow and integrating third-party gateways via external servers or tools.
- Alternatively, use Webflow forms with custom code or services like Foxy.io or Snipcart to fully bypass Webflow's checkout and enable broader payment gateway support.
You cannot directly replace Webflow’s built-in checkout system with a third-party payment gateway inside Webflow Ecommerce, but you can partially work around this limitation using custom code and external integrations.
1. Understand Webflow Ecommerce Limitations
- Webflow Ecommerce is tightly coupled with Stripe (for most countries) and PayPal (through Webflow's native integration).
- Webflow does not provide access to modify the core checkout process, making it difficult to insert custom payment APIs directly into the standard checkout flow.
2. Workaround with Custom Checkout Outside of Webflow
To use a different payment gateway, your best option is to build a custom checkout process outside of Webflow and integrate it manually:
- Create a products page in Webflow (static or CMS) and build a custom "Buy" or "Add to Cart" CTA.
- Redirect those buttons or forms to a custom-built checkout hosted elsewhere (e.g., on a server using Node.js, PHP, or no-code tools like Zapier or Make with external checkout services).
- Use that external flow to process payments with Stripe (custom implementation), Razorpay, Square, etc.
3. Use Webflow Forms + Custom API
Alternatively, you can:
- Build a fake 'Order Now' form using Webflow Forms.
- On submission, use custom JavaScript or integration tools to send user and product data to a third-party payment gateway API.
- Handle the payment and email notifications entirely outside of Webflow.
Note: This method does not support inventory management, digital download fulfillment, nor Webflow's order dashboard.
4. Consider Snipcart or Foxy.io
If you're looking for more seamless integration with other gateways:
- Foxy.io and Snipcart allow embedding e-commerce functionality into Webflow using custom code snippets.
- They support a wide variety of payment gateways, including Braintree, Stripe, Authorize.net, and others.
- Both allow you to bypass Webflow Ecommerce entirely and still use Webflow for front-end design.
Summary
Webflow Ecommerce does not support third-party payment gateways via API in its native checkout. However, you can work around this by creating a custom checkout flow using forms, external servers, or services like Foxy.io or Snipcart to handle the payment and cart logic outside Webflow.