Comparisons

Google Pay Express Checkout vs Wallid Express Checkout on Shopify

Google Pay helps returning Android users check out faster — but Wallid’s Express Checkout works for new customers too, with no third-party fees or card friction.
If you’re a Shopify merchant evaluating your express checkout strategy, understanding how different options compare is key to improving both conversions and margins. Google Pay is popular among Android users — but how does it compare to modern bank-based flows like Wallid Express Checkout?
This article breaks down the real cost differences, onboarding experience, and platform limitations you should be aware of.

Google Pay Express Checkout: Fast but Device-Limited

  • Built into Android & Chrome for logged-in users

  • Touch ID / Face Unlock supported

  • Card-based = card fees + chargeback risk

  • Requires Google Account + saved card

  • Shopify Payments required
    (no support for alternative gateways)

Wallid Express Checkout:
Optimized for Conversion

  • Instant checkout for new and returning customers

  • Prefills name, address, and verifies age from bank

  • Secure Pay-by-Bank flow: no cards, no passwords

  • Works on any browser, device, and platform

  • No Shopify third-party fees (0% extra cost)

Wallid Express Checkout:
Optimized for Conversion

  • Instant checkout for new and returning customers

  • Prefills name, address, and verifies age from bank

  • Secure Pay-by-Bank flow: no cards, no passwords

  • Works on any browser, device, and platform

  • No Shopify third-party fees (0% extra cost)

Shopify Plan Fee Comparison

Example: £100 Order Breakdown

Wallid saves up to £1.30 per order — plus better onboarding = higher conversion.

Security & Buyer Trust

  • Google Pay

    Tokenized cards, face/fingerprint unlock, but still card-based
  • Wallid

    Bank login + biometric confirmation, no stored cards or credentials

Learn more about Wallid Pay-by-Bank Checkout

Pay-by-Bank Payment App

Wallid’s Pay-by-Bank app integrates directly with Shopify checkout, enabling instant bank payments, significantly lower transaction fees, and zero chargebacks.

Pay-by-Bank Express Checkout

Wallid’s Pay-by-Bank Express Checkout delivers a fast, frictionless experience by connecting directly to customers’ bank accounts — increasing conversion rates while lowering fees

Conclusion

Google Pay is smooth for returning Android users — but offers limited support for new buyers and still carries interchange fees.

Wallid Express Checkout works for all users, on any device, with lower costs and stronger conversion performance.
FAQ: Google Pay vs Wallid Express Checkout

Add Wallid Express Checkout to your Shopify store!

Save on payment processing fees
Let first-time buyers complete checkout with zero friction