Why Pay-by-Bank Is Best for Age Verification on Shopify

Skip costly apps and clunky uploads. With Wallid Pay-by-Bank, customers verify age instantly — using their bank app, not extra forms.
Age verification is mandatory in the UK for products like alcohol, vapes, knives, or adult items.
But Shopify doesn’t offer built-in verification. Merchants usually rely on popups, paid apps, or manual ID checks — all of which hurt conversion.

Pay-by-Bank changes the game: it verifies age automatically during checkout, using secure bank data. No popups, no delays, no risk of minors bypassing forms.

What Is Pay-by-Bank
Age Verification?

Pay-by-Bank uses Open Banking APIs to pull verified customer information directly from their bank.
  • Instant age confirmation

  • Verified against regulated KYC checks

  • No ID uploads or manual reviews

  • GDPR-compliant
    (returns only “18+ confirmed”)

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Why Pay-by-Bank Beats Age Verification Apps
  • Built-In for Shopify Checkout
    No third-party popup — it happens invisibly during payment.
  • Bank-Verified = Fraud-Proof
    Banks already verify DOB at account opening — a source you can trust.
  • Frictionless UX on Mobile
    Customers just log into their bank app with Face ID / fingerprint.
  • Low Cost vs Paid Apps
    Typical apps cost £5-£30/month.
    Pay-by-Bank is built-in, at no extra subscription.

Age Verification Methods

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Conclusion: Why Switch to Pay-by-Bank?
  • If you sell age-restricted products
    on Shopify UK, you face
    ❌ Risk of fines from Trading Standards
    ❌ Lost sales from popup drop-off
    ❌ Fraud from under-18 bypass
  • With Wallid Pay-by-Bank you get
    ✅ Automatic, bank-verified age checks
    ✅ No chargebacks, no fake IDs
    ✅ Shopify-ready app — install in minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Bank-level trust, zero extra apps
Fully compliant with UK Trading Standards
Free Wallid plugin for Shopify

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