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Changing the payment method on a placed order

Changing the payment method on a placed order is not possible, but there are some workaround options.

Why the payment method cannot be changed

Once an order has been placed and a payment session has been completed, the payment method is locked to that transaction.

Kustom does not support switching to a different payment method on an existing order.


How to help the customer change payment method

There are two options if a customer wants to change the payment method.

  • The customer can place a new order in your checkout.

  • You can generate a new payment link to the customer based on an existing order. The customer can then fulfill the order with the payment method of their choosing.

Important: Make sure you do not refund or cancel the existing order until you verify that the new order is placed.


Use case example

Question: A customer is asking a Merchant if it's possible to change payment method for an order that has already been placed.

Answer: No, but it is possible to send a payment link and let the customer choose another payment method for the duplicated order.


Question: A customer is asking a Merchant if it's possible to pay an invoice using their card.

Answer: No, but it is possible to send a payment link, let the customer choose card, capture that order and remove the invoice version of the order.

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