Prestashop Restrict Payment Methods Module

Prestashop Restrict Payment Methods Module is a powerful tool for controlling payment options within your store. It allows specific payment methods for selected products/categories and an option to set restrictions based on total cart value.

Restricting payment methods can improve the user experience of your Prestashop store. By tailoring the payment options for specific groups of customers or categories, you can reduce confusion and streamline your checkout process. A store that operates in several regions might want its customers to use a payment method that is easily accessible and available in that region. However, every payment method is limited to a specific territory.

Why Customers Should Use Our Services

• Customizable Payment Options: Prestashop restricts payment options based on products, categories, carts, zipcodes, users, cities, and days.
• Improves Checkout Experience: Offers only relevant and secure payment methods, reducing empty carts.
• Boosts Conversion Rates: It helps customers complete their purchases faster by simplifying the payment options.
• Multiple Rule Application: Flexibility to apply various rules for more targeted payment management.
• Enhanced Customer Satisfaction: promotes a smoother and transparent shopping experience

Features of Restrict Payment Options Prestashop

1. Restrict Payment Methods on Specific Product

The admin can restrict payment methods for specific products. This feature restricts payment methods for particular products based on customer groups. Restrict payment methods based on the Products and Category. Option to create a rule where, for a specific product, only one specific payment method will be allowed. Admin can restrict payment methods like Paypal, cash on delivery, Credit Card, and direct bank transfer.

2. Displaying Available Payment Methods on Multiple Locations

The module now allows you to display payment-related blocks at multiple locations on the product page. It is useful to highlight the Prestashop payment methods near the price or next to other important information.

3. Display Info Message on Payment Section Tab

Adding an informational message to the payment selection tab during checkout can enhance clarity and improve the user experience. This message will provide important information to customers about Prestashop's secure payment options or any restrictions. This transparency reduces confusion and increases confidence in your checkout process.

4. Restrict Payment Methods by Multiple Rules

Admin can customize the different products by rules in payment method. This module offers to restrict payment methods by different rules for products, categories, cart ranges, and schedules.

5. Restrict Payment Option Based on Cart Value

Prestashop payment methods module allows you to restrict payment options based on the cart value, ensuring customers only see relevant methods. Admin can set a rule to show one payment method for a particular cart range, e.g., COD for all orders above $100 and Wire payment for all orders between $10 and $50.

Case Study of Mr A's Success Using The Restrict Payment Module

The checkout process is one of the most critical steps in e-commerce. Even minor friction at this stage can lead to abandoned carts and lost revenue. For Mr A, a PrestaShop store owner specialising in electronics and lifestyle products, managing multiple payment methods across diverse customer segments became a challenge.

Some customers preferred credit cards, others PayPal or bank transfers, and certain promotions required restricting payment options based on order value or product type.

Offering all payment methods to all users indiscriminately created confusion, increased customer support inquiries, and occasionally led to transaction errors.

To resolve this, Mr A implemented the PrestaShop Restrict Payment Methods Module by FME, a rules-based solution designed to customise payment options for different customer groups, products, and conditions.

The Challenge of Mr A Before Using the Module

Before using the module, Mr A’s store faced several operational and customer experience issues, such as:

Unoptimized Payment Options

All payment methods were visible to every customer regardless of relevance. This is confusing, especially for first-time buyers unsure which option to select.

Increased Cart Abandonment

Customers attempting to pay with unavailable options sometimes abandoned their carts, leading to revenue loss.

Inconsistent Policies Across Segments

Different promotions and products had unique payment rules. Without automation, Mr A had to guide customers, which was time-consuming and error-prone manually.

Limited Control Over Transaction Restrictions

For high-value items or specific product categories, certain payment methods were risky or unsuitable. Mr A lacked a flexible tool to enforce restrictions automatically.

Difficulty Managing Logistics for Regional Sales

Customers in certain cities or postal codes required special payment conditions due to shipping constraints or local regulations. Manual adjustments were inefficient and prone to mistakes.

It was clear that Mr A needed a robust, flexible solution that could tailor payment methods according to rules, products, customers, and locations while simplifying checkout.

The Solution: PrestaShop Restrict Payment Methods Module by FME

Mr A implemented the PrestaShop Restrict Payment Methods Module by FME, a dynamic solution that allowed him to restrict or display specific payment options based on detailed criteria.

The module’s rules-based design provided granular control over every aspect of the checkout process. Within hours, Mr A could define which payment methods were visible for:

• Specific products or categories
• Cart total values
• Zip codes, cities, or regions
• Weekdays or special dates
• Brands or suppliers

This automated system reduced manual intervention, minimised errors, and provided a smooth, tailored checkout experience for each customer segment.

Implementation and Key Features That Helped Mr A

Here are the most prominent features that have helped Mr A acquire success:

Product and Category-Based Restrictions

Mr A wanted to restrict certain payment methods for high-risk products. Using the module, he:

Disabled cash-on-delivery for premium electronics

Allowed only bank transfers or credit cards for bulk orders

This prevented misuse of payment options and aligned transactions with business policies.

Cart Value-Based Restrictions

The module allowed rules based on the total cart value, such as:

For orders below $50, only PayPal and credit cards were displayed

For orders above $500, high-security payment methods were enforced

This strategy protected high-value transactions and reduced the risk of failed payments or fraud.

Zip Code and City-Based Rules

Shipping logistics and regional preferences were handled seamlessly. For instance:

Customers in specific cities could pay via local bank transfer

Certain postal codes restrict cash-on-delivery

This automation reduced errors, ensured compliance with local policies, and improved customer satisfaction.

Weekday and Schedule-Based Restrictions

Mr A implemented weekday-specific payment rules to accommodate bank processing schedules.

Certain payment methods were disabled on weekends when processing was unavailable.

Seasonal promotions with temporary discounts had automatically scheduled restrictions.

Scheduling ensured that rules were applied automatically without manual oversight.

Brand and Supplier-Based Restrictions

Certain brands and suppliers require restricted payment options. Mr A configured the module to:

Allow only specific payment methods for high-value or imported brands.

Restrict others to prevent transactional disputes or returns.

This ensured that payment options were aligned with supplier agreements and product policies.

Intuitive Admin Interface

The module’s user-friendly dashboard allowed Mr A to create, edit, and delete rules effortlessly.

He could view active restrictions, schedule new rules, and monitor compliance without technical expertise, saving time and effort.

Results and Impact

The implementation of the PrestaShop Restrict Payment Methods Module delivered measurable improvements for Mr A’s store.

30% Reduction in Cart Abandonment

By displaying only relevant payment options, customers faced less confusion and fewer errors at checkout. Abandoned carts decreased, directly increasing revenue.

Increased Transaction Security

Restricting payment methods based on product type, cart value, and brand reduced fraudulent transactions and minimised chargebacks, giving Mr A greater peace of mind.

Enhanced Customer Experience

Customers appreciated the tailored checkout experience, seeing only options suitable for their order type and region.

This led to higher satisfaction and repeat purchases.

Operational Efficiency

Manual interventions to guide customers through payment limitations were eliminated. The module automated restrictions, freeing Mr A’s team to focus on marketing and sales strategies.

Better Compliance with Regional Rules

By restricting payment methods according to zip codes and cities, Mr A ensured compliance with regional payment policies and streamlined logistics operations.

Creating Rules in Five Steps

Creating Rules for the Restrict Payment Methods Module Prestashop is a straightforward process. Here we as:

• Assign Payment Methods: Choose which payment methods should be restricted or allowed.
• Select the Rule Type: Also, set specific conditions under which the restriction will apply. Choose the criteria for the restriction (product-based, location-based, etc).
• Save and Apply: Apply the rule, and it will immediately take effect on your Prestashop payment methods.

Customer Group Restrictions

Admin can restrict Prestashop payments based on customer groups. This is ideal for scenarios where VIP customers get access to more flexible payment options, such as wire transfers, while regular customers only see standard options like credit cards.