Category: Questions
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What is SGQR PayNow And Do You Need It In Your eCommerce Store?
A few years ago, when QR payments were just starting to take off, it was common to see shops and restaurants display multiple QR codes at their cashier counter. For example, there was one QR code for PayNow, one for GrabPay, one for FavePay. And when a new payments startup entered the market, you had…
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What’s the Difference Between PayNow and PayLah?
When you want to make digital payments in Singapore, two names always pop up: PayNow and PayLah!. You see both logos at hawker centres, or your friends might ask to “PayNow” or “PayLah!” you for dinner. Due to both having similar names, it’s easy to get them mixed up. So, what’s the real difference between…
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Common Reasons For “PayNow Rejected” And How To Fix It
PayNow is supposed to be instant, so sudden failures can be surprising. Below are the some of most frequent causes of PayNow failures. 1) Recipient not registered to PayNow Symptoms: When you input a PayNow recipient (usually a mobile number), their name should appear on screen. If you don’t see a name, or a blank,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…