How to Hide Payment Methods Using Line Item Properties on Shopify

Giving customers the right payment options at checkout can improve their shopping experience and reduce order issues. But sometimes, not every payment method should be available for every product.

That’s where line item properties come in.

Payfy now lets you hide payment methods based on Shopify line item properties, giving you more control over your checkout experience.

What are Line Item Properties?

Line item properties are custom key-value data attached to a single item in the cart. They capture information the customer enters on the product page, like:

• Gift message text
• Engraving text
• Personalization details
• Custom image upload
• Delivery date
• Pickup location
• Customer notes for a specific product
• Any custom option that isn’t a product variant

Unlike product variants, line item properties don’t create new product options. Instead, they store additional information that travels with the order through checkout.

How Do Shopify Line Item Properties Work?

Line item properties let you collect additional information from customers before they add a product to their cart.

Here’s how they work:

• Add a custom input field to your product page using the properties[Your Label] naming format.
• When the customer fills out the field and adds the product to the cart, Shopify stores the information as a line item property.
• The property stays with that specific product throughout the customer’s journey, including the cart, checkout, order details, and order confirmation emails.
• Shopify developers and compatible apps can access these properties using the line_item.properties object.

Example input on a product page:

<input id=”your-name” type=”text” name=”properties[Your name]”>

Payfy can then use this information to automatically hide payment methods based on the rules you’ve created.

Why Hide Payment Methods Based on Line Item Properties?

Some products or services require specific payment options.

For example, you may want to:

• Allow only prepaid payment methods for personalized products.
• Hide Cash on Delivery for custom-made items.
• Show bank transfer only when customers select a specific customization.
• Restrict certain payment methods based on special order requirements.

Instead of applying the same payment rules to every order, you can create smarter checkout conditions using line item properties.

How It Works in Payfy:

With Payfy, you can create payment rules using Shopify line item properties.

When a customer adds a product with a specific line item property, Payfy automatically checks the property during checkout and applies your payment rules.

Depending on your configuration, Payfy can:

• Hide specific payment methods
• Create different payment experiences for different product customizations

Everything happens automatically without changing your products or checkout flow.

Example Use Cases:

Here are a few ways merchants can use this feature:

1. Personalized Products: Hide Cash on Delivery when customers add custom engraving or personalized text.

2. Gift Orders: Show prepaid payment methods for gift orders that include a gift message.

3. Made-to-Order Products: Require online payment for products that are manufactured after the order is placed.

4. Custom Service Requests: Offer different payment methods depending on the options selected by the customer.

Take Control of Your Shopify Checkout:

Every store has unique checkout requirements.

With Payfy’s Line Item Property-based payment rules, you can create a more flexible checkout experience without complex development or custom code.

Whether you sell personalized products, made-to-order items, or products with custom options, this feature helps ensure customers see the right payment methods at the right time.

Start using Payfy today and build a smarter Shopify checkout experience.

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