How to: Disable Payment Methods for Certain Products

• Overview
• The Setup
• Product Configuration
• Testing the Configuration
• Troubleshooting
• Conclusion

Overview

This article will walk you through disabling payment methods for certain products in your online store. By following these steps, you can control which payment options are available for specific products during checkout.

The Setup

To disable payment methods for specific products, you'll need to create a custom field and configure it accordingly. Follow the steps below to set up the necessary custom field.

1. Navigate to Tools > Power Features > Custom Field Setup.
2. Click on the New button to create a new custom field.
3. In the custom field creation form, enter the following details:
   • Field Name: Payment Methods Disabled
   • Field Type: Products
   • Input Type: Single Line Textbox
4. Click Save to create the custom field.

Refer to the image below for guidance.

Product Configuration

Now that the custom field is set up, you'll need to configure each product that requires disabled payment methods. To update this in bulk across multiple products at once, you can use the import/export feature. To learn more about imports and exports, please see our Importing & Exporting Data articles. 

1. Navigate to Catalog > Products and select the product you wish to edit.
2. Click on the Edit button to open the product editor.
3. Locate the custom field Payment Methods Disabled in the product editor at the bottom of the General tab. 
4. In the Payment Methods Disabled field, enter the names of the payment methods you want to disable for this product. Use a comma-separated list, and ensure the names match exactly as they appear on the checkout page. Do not include any trailing or leading spaces. 
   • Example: PayPal,Credit Card
5. Click Save to update the product settings.

Testing the Configuration

To ensure that the payment methods have been disabled correctly for the product:

1. Go to your store's front end and add the product to the cart.
2. Proceed to the checkout page.
3. Verify that the payment methods you specified are not available for selection.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with disabling payment methods:

• Ensure Correct Payment Method Names: The names entered must match exactly with the payment method names displayed on the checkout page.
• Check for Typos: Verify there are no typos or extra spaces in the comma-separated list.
• Confirm Custom Field Setup: Make sure the custom field is set up with the precise Field Name: Payment Methods Disabled

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively disable specific payment methods for individual products in your store. This allows you greater control over the payment options available to customers, ensuring a smoother and more customized checkout experience.