How to Create and Add a Custom Payment Form to Your Checkout Process

How to Create and Add a Custom Payment Form to Your Checkout Process

By Michael Chen

November 24, 2024 at 05:55 PM

Custom payment forms help gather valuable customer information during checkout. Here's how to set one up:

Enable the Form:

  1. Navigate to Payment Area panel
  2. Click Additional Fields
  3. Check "Enable Custom Payment Form"
  4. Select "Edit Custom Payment Form"

Create Your Form:

  1. Replace placeholder text with your form name (e.g., "Gift Message")
  2. Click "Add field to the form" for each new field
  3. For each field:
    • Edit the title
    • Add description/instructions
    • Check "Required" if mandatory
    • Click "Done"
  4. Click "Save" to publish changes

Form Location:

  • Appears below Shipping field on payment page
  • For digital products, displays under Email field
  • Shows as separate section with form name as title
  • Visible on order summary page for Apple Pay users

View Form Submissions:

  • Order details panel
  • Email notifications
  • Exported .csv order files

Popular Uses:

  • Gift messages
  • Delivery instructions
  • Terms acceptance
  • Customer surveys
  • Special requests

Note: Custom payment forms don't appear for in-person sales.

For Apple Pay users:

  • Form appears on order summary page
  • Optional fields collapse into accordion menu
  • Fields can be expanded before payment

Test your form by running a test order to ensure proper display and functionality.

This feature helps customize the checkout experience while collecting essential information from customers efficiently.

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