Comparisons

Wallid vs Amazon Express Checkout on Shopify

Running a Shopify store in the UK and EU?

Your checkout method directly impacts conversion rates, payment costs, and trust. This guide compares WalliD Express Checkout (Pay-by-Bank) with Amazon Pay’s Express Checkout, focusing on fees, UX, and fraud protection.

Key Takeaway

WalliD Express Checkout beats Amazon Pay for
  • Faster guest checkout (no Amazon login needed)
  • Lower transaction fees (save £1+ per £100 order)
  • Chargeback-free payments with bank authentication
  • Instant or same-day payouts direct to your bank

Checkout UX Comparison

FeatureAmazon PayWalliD Express Checkout
Guest Buyer UX ❌ Requires login ✅ No account needed
Autofill Experience ✅ Amazon account ✅ Bank-verified autofill
Cross-Device Support ⚠️ Limited ✅ Fully cross-device
Mobile Optimisation ✅ Good ✅ Bank-first, frictionless

Shopify Plan Fee Comparison

Shopify PlanAmazon Pay (Cards)WalliD Express Checkout Third-Party Fee
Basic (£25/mo) 2.0% + 25p 1% + 25p None
Shopify (£65/mo) 1.7% + 25p 1% + 25p None
Advanced (£344/mo) 1.5% + 25p 1% + 25p None
On a £100 order, Wallid processing costs £1.25. Savings depend on the Amazon Pay and Shopify fees applicable to the merchant.

Security, Fraud Protection & Payouts

  • WalliD Security Advantages

    • Biometric & bank-level authentication
    • No stored cards → no card fraud
    • Push payments → almost zero chargebacks
    • Instant payouts (no 3-5 day hold)
  • Amazon Pay Limitations

    • Card-based = exposed to chargebacks
    • Fraud detection only (not prevention)
    • Still depends on stored credentials

What Our Clients Say About Us

Payment App

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

* Shopify 3rd party fees may apply.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Only if they have an Amazon account with a stored card.
Yes — it pulls verified name, address, and age from bank data.
Yes — it uses Open Banking authentication and never stores card data.
No — Shopify waives 3rd-party gateway fees for Pay-by-Bank.
Both are mobile-ready, but WalliD works without wallets or browser limits.