Author: alexhalfborg

  • PayNow UEN QR Code: What It Is, Why It Matters, And How To Get One

    PayNow UEN QR Code: What It Is, Why It Matters, And How To Get One

    In January last year. Sarah started her home-based bakery. As she received her first few orders from friends and family, she simply asked them to PayNow to her personal mobile number. But the turning point came during the Xmas festive season rush. Overwhelmed with a huge increase in orders, she started seeing more customer payments…

  • Should You Install PayNow for Stripe or WooPayments When Selling in Singapore?

    Should You Install PayNow for Stripe or WooPayments When Selling in Singapore?

    In your excitement to launch your WooCommerce store, it’s tempting to just activate all the recommended plugins. And when it comes to payments, the plugin that gets pushed front and centre is WooCommerce’s own WooPayments, as well as PayPal Payments. Since they are both marked as “Official” and WooPayments is “Recommended”, it makes sense to…

  • QR Payments in Singapore: A Practical Guide for New Ecommerce Sellers

    QR Payments in Singapore: A Practical Guide for New Ecommerce Sellers

    After the pandemic, there was a clear surge in people using QR codes in their daily lives. And when it comes to QR payments, more consumers are using it to pay, preferring it over credit cards. This shift is not by chance, as it comes alongside government pushes to promote cashless payments as part of…

  • How to Generate PayNow QR Codes for Your Singapore Customers

    How to Generate PayNow QR Codes for Your Singapore Customers

    Just about everywhere you look in Singapore, a neat little square QR code is waiting for you to scan. During the pandemic, we used them for SafeEntry. But these days, we use them to order at a cafe, or pass through immigration, or to get details from an ad on the back of a bus.…

  • 8 Dangerous PayNow Scams That Could Put You Out of Business

    8 Dangerous PayNow Scams That Could Put You Out of Business

    Linda’s online store for fancy Japanese stationery was up and running. She was getting about 7 orders a day, and everything was running smoothly. But among the steady flow of orders, a customer message came in. “Hi I already ordered and paid using credit card. But I overpaid by SGD70. Can you refund that amount…

  • You’re Already Selling on Shopee. Do You Still Need Your Own Website?

    You’re Already Selling on Shopee. Do You Still Need Your Own Website?

    In early 2024, Kim started selling her tote bags on Shopee Singapore. Like many sellers, she appreciated the platform’s convenience and the continuous stream of customers at her fingertips. But beneath that steady growth lurked a growing problem: hefty marketplace fees were quietly chipping away at her profits, while ever-changing rules made it harder to…

  • How to sell online in Singapore with zero payment fees or commissions [2025 Guide]

    How to sell online in Singapore with zero payment fees or commissions [2025 Guide]

    For a new ecommerce seller, keeping costs low is important while you search for product-market fit. But a chunk of profits can be eaten up by payment fees. These are commissions charged by payment gateways as they collect the money on your behalf. This guide will walk you through why running your store on WooCommerce…

  • Do I Need a Payment Gateway to Start Selling Online in Singapore?

    Do I Need a Payment Gateway to Start Selling Online in Singapore?

    If you’re just starting out selling something online, you might think that you need a “payment gateway” to collect payments. And, you probably heard of Stripe or PayPal, or local players like HitPay or Qashier. So, what exactly is a payment gateway? Think of it as the secure bridge between your customer’s bank and your…

  • Will Customers See My Full Name When Scanning My PayNow QR Code?

    Will Customers See My Full Name When Scanning My PayNow QR Code?

    If someone scans a PayNow QR code that links to your mobile number, yes, they will see your full name displayed in their banking app. When you use PayNow for transactions, privacy is a common concern, especially if you are using your personal mobile number to receive payments. But to the customer, this feature is intended…

  • How To Accept PayNow on Your WooCommerce Store

    How To Accept PayNow on Your WooCommerce Store

    Many WooCommerce stores start by accepting credit cards such as VISA and Master. But a popular payment choice in Singapore is PayNow. If you’re not accepting PayNow, you could be missing out on sales. The good news is, it only takes a few minutes to start accepting PayNow on your WooCommerce store. All you need…