SamCart isn't a payment processor itself — it builds and manages your checkout experience, while a payment processor handles actually charging your customer's card. SamCart supports several processors: SamPay (recommended), PayPal, Stripe, Braintree, Authorize.net, and Easy Pay Direct. For a full comparison of what each processor offers, check out our Payment Processors on SamCart article.
Which processors you can connect depends on your plan. Core plan customers can connect SamPay, Stripe and PayPal. Pro and Enterprise customers can also connect third-party processors (Braintree, Authorize.net, Easy Pay Direct).
Navigate to your Processor settings by clicking on the blue person icon in the top right corner of your dashboard and select Settings from the dropdown menu:
Note: If you have a marketplace logo set, you will see your logo instead of the blue person icon.
Next, select the Processors tab (1) on the left-hand sidebar. From here, click on the "Add New" button (2):
In the pop-up window, select which Payment Processor you would like to integrate with. We strongly recommend connecting with SamPay firs!
SamPay (Recommended)
Available on all plans.
SamPay is SamCart's built-in payment processor and the fastest way to start accepting payments. When you select SamPay from the processor popup, you'll be guided through creating a new Stripe-powered account directly within SamCart. SamPay gives you access to every SamCart payment feature, including Buy Now Pay Later, Apple Pay & Google Pay, Instant Payouts, and a built-in payouts dashboard.
Note: SamPay creates a new Stripe account for you — it will not connect to an existing Stripe account.
For a full breakdown of SamPay's features, check out our SamPay article.
Stripe
Available on Core, Pro and Enterprise plans.
When you select Stripe, you're taken to a page where you can either create a new Stripe account, or log in to an existing Stripe account and complete your integration.
If you would like to create a new account with Stripe:
When you select Stripe you will be taken to a page where you can either select an existing Stripe account and click Connect to log in to an existing Stripe account, or create a new Stripe account by clicking the Create a new account button at the bottom. Choose which option you would like to do and and complete your integration!
After selecting either Connect or Create a new account, simply follow the on screen prompts to connect and/or create your Stripe account. Once you are done, you can return to the Processors tab within SamCart and see Stripe as a connected processor!
PayPal
To connect PayPal in addition to (or instead of) SamPay, Stripe, repeat the steps listed above until you get to this pop-up:
Step 1: Select PayPal from the list of available processors.
Step 2: Enter a label for this processor and click Finish.
This label helps you identify the processor in your dashboard, especially if you have multiple processors connected. Step 3: When prompted to set up store payments, select Set up faster and easier.
Step 4: A PayPal login window will appear. Log in with your PayPal account credentials to authorize the connection.
Step 5: Click Continue to connect your PayPal account to your marketplace. Once connected, your PayPal account will appear in your processors list, confirming everything worked correctly.
To learn more about the PayPal process - check out this Knowledge Base article here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What do my customers see on their credit card statement?
A: That setting is taken care of inside of Stripe and/or PayPal! Go into your Stripe Account Settings and look for a setting called "Statement Descriptor".
Q: When do I get money deposited into my bank account?
A: Stripe and/or PayPal is responsible for depositing your sales into your bank account. Please check out Stripe's documentation regarding what they call "Payouts" for more information.
Q: How do I get in touch with Stripe?
A: If you have any questions for Stripe, click over to their Contact Us page and reach out.
Q: How do I get in touch with PayPal?
A: If you have any questions specifically for PayPal, use their Contact Us page and reach out directly.
Q: Can I connect with any other payment processors?
A: Yes! In addition to SamPay and PayPal, SamCart integrates with Stripe, Braintree, Authorize.net, and Easy Pay Direct. Note that third-party processors (everything except Stripe, SamPay and PayPal) require a Pro or Enterprise plan.
Q: Can I use Authorize.net to connect SamCart with another payment processor?
A: Yes, Authorize.net is a payment gateway. This allows SamCart to connect with any third-party gateway as long as it is supported by/can connect to Authorize.net.
This allows thousands of payment processors to be used by SamCart marketplace owners, including NMI and other third-party processors who connects to Authorize.net.
Q: I'm on the Core plan. Which processors can I use?
A: Core plan customers can connect SamPay, Stripe and PayPal. If you'd like to connect a third-party processor like Authorize.net or Braintree, you'll need to upgrade to a Pro or Enterprise plan. You can upgrade from Settings > Billing in your dashboard.