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How to Accept Network International, PayTabs or Telr on Shopify
To accept Network International, PayTabs or Telr on a UAE Shopify store, first obtain an approved merchant account, then install and activate that provider's current Shopify payment app. Connect the correct merchant profile, confirm AED and capture settings, and validate checkout, refunds and settlement. A gateway logo or an installed app alone does not mean live payments are ready.
Written and reviewed by Vexa editorial team, Shopify specialists · Abu Dhabi.
The short answer
At a glance: decisions and numbers
| Provider | Official route | Key check |
|---|---|---|
| Network International | N-Genius Shopify integration | Merchant environment and capture behaviour. |
| PayTabs | Merchant dashboard → Shopify integration → activate | Correct profile, activation and supported methods. |
| Telr | Telr or TelrOnsite → link store → activate | Domain association and offsite/onsite choice. |
- Merchant approval
- Install official payment app
- Activate correct account
- Test and reconcile
A planning sequence, not a guaranteed delivery timeline.
Get approval before planning the launch date
Ask the provider which UAE activities, settlement accounts and documents it accepts. Prepare the business details and website policies it requests. A bank terminal agreement for a physical shop should not be treated as automatic approval for ecommerce acquiring.
Ask for written fees covering processing, minimum charges, refunds, chargebacks and settlement. Check any additional Shopify third-party transaction fee for your plan. Evaluate the complete transaction flow on mobile, including any redirection, instead of comparing only the headline percentage.
Network International: use the N-Genius route
Network's documentation includes a Shopify integration under N-Genius. Start from its official instructions and obtain the merchant credentials or account connection required for your approved environment. Do not paste payment credentials into theme code or a public repository.
Confirm whether the chosen configuration authorises first or captures payment automatically. Your warehouse needs a clear rule for when an order can be fulfilled. An authorised transaction is not the same as a captured payment, and a successful browser return is not sufficient evidence of settlement.
PayTabs and Telr have their own installation flows
PayTabs documents installation from its merchant dashboard under Developers and pre-built Shopify integrations, followed by activation in Shopify. Use the current provider guide rather than an old plugin package or a generic API tutorial.
Telr documents both an offsite app and TelrOnsite. Its setup links a Telr store with the Shopify domain and activates the method. Confirm the appropriate mode with Telr. Relinking an existing merchant store can affect transactions associated with another domain, so do not switch production accounts without a migration plan.
Run an acceptance test, then reconcile
Validate a successful payment, declined payment, abandoned redirect, duplicate callback, full refund and partial refund using the provider-approved testing method. Check the order amount, tax, delivery charge, currency and financial status in both systems. Confirm which wallets or methods are actually exposed by the selected Shopify integration.
Before opening broadly, complete a controlled live transaction authorised by the merchant and reconcile its payout after fees. Record transaction identifiers, refund ownership and escalation contacts. This is more useful than declaring success because a button appeared at checkout.
Next steps for your Abu Dhabi business
Vexa is based in Abu Dhabi and works with UAE Shopify businesses. Discuss your requirements with your current plan, catalogue and required workflows. We can confirm responsibilities and exclusions before preparing a proposal.
Sources and review date
Source review: 10 September 2026. Platform pricing, provider availability and plan features can change. Confirm the current terms for your account before purchase or implementation. Tax and licensing information is general guidance, not advice for your individual circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can all three gateways be active together?
Available combinations depend on Shopify and the payment apps. Start with a clear primary provider and confirm the configuration in your account; extra logos are not a reason to introduce conflicting methods.
Will every wallet a gateway offers work on Shopify?
Not necessarily. A gateway's general capabilities can differ from its Shopify payment app. Verify the methods exposed by that integration before advertising them.
Can Vexa do the setup for an Abu Dhabi company?
Yes. Vexa can scope installation, configuration and checkout testing. The payment provider still controls merchant approval, commercial terms and settlement.