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.
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
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Built into Android & Chrome for logged-in users
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Touch ID / Face Unlock supported
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Card-based = card fees + chargeback risk
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Requires Google Account + saved card
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Shopify Payments required
(no support for alternative gateways)
Wallid Express Checkout:
Optimized for Conversion
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Instant checkout for new and returning customers
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Prefills name, address, and verifies age from bank
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Secure Pay-by-Bank flow: no cards, no passwords
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Works on any browser, device, and platform
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No Shopify third-party fees (0% extra cost)
Wallid Express Checkout:
Optimized for Conversion
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Instant checkout for new and returning customers
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Prefills name, address, and verifies age from bank
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Secure Pay-by-Bank flow: no cards, no passwords
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Works on any browser, device, and platform
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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
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Google Pay
Tokenized cards, face/fingerprint unlock, but still card-based -
Wallid
Bank login + biometric confirmation, no stored cards or credentials
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.
Wallid Express Checkout works for all users, on any device, with lower costs and stronger conversion performance.
Payment App
Wallid’s Pay-by-Bank app integrates directly with Shopify checkout, enabling instant bank payments, significantly lower transaction fees, and zero chargebacks.
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
Learn More about Wallid Pay-by-Bank Checkout
FAQ: Google Pay vs Wallid Express Checkout
There are no extra fees beyond Shopify Payments’ card processing charges.
Yes. Wallid auto-fills buyer data from bank accounts — no prior checkout history needed.
Wallid. Google Pay depends on stored credentials. Wallid can onboard users with no saved info.
Limited. It works best on Chrome with saved credentials. No full support for iOS.
Google Pay follows Shopify payout cycles (1–3 days). Wallid settles funds instantly or same-day to your business bank account.
Wallid uses secure Open Banking APIs to pull verified name, address, and age directly from the customer’s bank account (with permission).