You can now specify accepted payment methods in Google Merchant Center, enhancing the checkout experience for shoppers by including options like digital wallets and Buy now, pay later (BNPL). BNPL allows customers to purchase items immediately and pay in installments, making it a convenient option.
Adding payment methods to your Merchant Center account can help inform shoppers about the options available, potentially influencing their purchasing decisions. You can manage these methods while still allowing crawlers to access your website.
Instructions for Managing Payment Methods
- Access Business Info: In Merchant Center, go to the left menu and click on Business info.
- Edit Payment Methods: Click on the “Accepted payment methods” card and select Edit payment methods.
- Choose Payment Options: On the “Accepted payment methods” page, you can select options like Digital wallets or Buy now, pay later.
- Add New Methods: Click Add to include a new payment method and save your changes. New methods will be reviewed and added alphabetically upon approval.
- Remove Existing Methods: To remove a payment method, click the “X” next to it, select a removal reason, and confirm the action. Removed methods will not be visible to shoppers or counted in the Quality Score.
- Reorder Payment Methods: You can adjust the display order of payment methods by dragging and dropping them in the list.
Additional Features
- Crawler Access: You can still allow crawlers to access your site.
- Request New Payment Methods: If a desired payment method isn’t listed, you can submit a feedback request to add it.
This flexibility in managing payment methods can significantly enhance the shopping experience for customers.
