A decade ago, you needed a credit card to check out your online shopping cart. Now? Fashion consumers can choose from up to 10 different payment methods during checkout. The e-commerce fashion industry is evolving fast, all aiming to craft the smoothest possible customer journey—from influencer to shopping basket. But once products make it to the cart, the last thing you want is cart abandonment at checkout.

Here are five must-have payment methods for online fashion stores:

Over 4 million Dutch consumers use AfterPay, while Klarna serves more than 65 million users across Europe and the U.S. Studies show that shoppers are more likely to buy—and buy more—when they can pay later. Especially popular with younger audiences and within the fashion sector.

WeChat Pay has 800+ million users. AliPay? Even more. In China, mobile payments via QR codes are the norm. Accepting these payment methods can significantly boost reach among Asian shoppers—ideal for Dutch and high-end fashion brands eyeing global growth.

Both Payconiq and iDEAL QR offer omnichannel payments for webshops, restaurants, and retail. Customers simply scan a QR code and pay via smartphone—both online and in-store. Payconiq was the first to introduce instant payments, meaning real-time processing without bank dependencies.

PayPal has been around for a while and is one of the most used international payment methods. In countries like Germany, it's even the preferred way to pay. In Dutch fashion e-commerce, PayPal ranks second—mainly due to fast checkout and purchase/seller protection.

Apple Pay is a digital wallet with international reach, high conversion rates, and strong order value among iPhone users. It supports fast-checkout and one-click payments. If a user has Apple Pay enabled, the option appears—if not, it stays hidden. Streamlined and smart.

(Source: This article was originally published by FashionUnited.)