# Switch Payment Method

#### What is Switch Payment Method?

Switch Payment Method allows customers to change how they pay for their order after purchase—for example, switching from a credit card to PayPal or from one card to another.

#### How This Works

This feature is possible because of how Order Editing handles payments:

1. At checkout: Payment is authorized (not captured)
2. During editing window: Customer can switch payment methods
3. After editing period ends: Payment is captured using the final payment method

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### Customer Experience

Customer selects "Change Payment Methods" and is then presented with different payment methods which is enabled with your Shopify store.

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### When to Use Switch Payment Method

Best for: Stores wanting to offer maximum payment flexibility.

Examples:

* Customer used wrong credit card, switches to correct one
* Customer prefers PayPal for buyer protection, switches from card
* Customer's card was declined, switches to alternative payment method

Benefits:

* Prevents order cancellations - Customers fix payment issues themselves
* Improves conversion - Failed payments can be resolved without reordering
* Enhances customer experience - Flexibility to use preferred payment method

Consider disabling if: You have concerns about payment security workflows, or want to minimize payment processing complexity.

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### How to Enable Switch Payment Method

1. Navigate to App Blocks in your Order Editing dashboard
2. Locate Switch Payment Method
3. Toggle ON
4. Click Save

merchant’s set editing period.

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