How to Set Up Wix Payments the Right Way (So You Can Actually Get Paid)

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Jan 7
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Accepting payments on your website should be straightforward. With Wix, the tools are already built in, but problems usually happen when setup is rushed or skipped.

This guide walks through how Wix Payments works, how to configure it properly, and what to verify before you ever send customers to checkout.

Before You Start: What to Have Ready

Have these ready before you begin:

Legal business name and address
Bank account details for deposits
Tax ID (SSN or EIN)
Access to your Wix site dashboard
A connected domain (recommended)

Missing or mismatched information is the most common cause of approval delays.

How Wix Payments Works (Quick Overview)

Wix Payments is Wix’s native payment processor. Once enabled, it allows you to accept:

Credit and debit cards
Apple Pay and Google Pay (where available)
Direct deposits into your bank account

Wix handles security, compliance, and transaction processing. You control how and where payments are used on your site.

Step-by-Step: Setting Up Wix Payments in Your Dashboard

This setup follows the exact flow inside the Wix dashboard, as shown in the Wix Payments setup walkthrough 4f7caf_6e3361ce0e164ac6940e0584….

Step 1. Navigate to your Wix site dashboard

Make sure you are working on the correct site if you manage multiple projects.

Step 2. Open your site settings

From the left-hand menu:

Click Settings

This is where Wix centralizes all site-level configuration, including payments.

Step 3. Select “Accept Payments”

Inside Settings:

Click Accept Payments

This opens the payments hub where Wix Payments and other payment providers are managed.

Step 4. Start Wix Payments setup

Choose Wix Payments
Click Complete Setup under Wix Payments

Wix will guide you through a secure setup process required for payment processing compliance.

Step 5. Enter business information

You’ll be asked to provide:

Business type
Legal business name
Business address
Tax identification

Enter this exactly as it appears on official records. Even small mismatches can trigger delays or account review.

Step 6. Add bank account details

Connect the bank account where payouts will be deposited.

Double-check:

Routing number
Account number
Account holder name

Incorrect banking information is one of the most common setup issues.

Step 7. Submit and wait for approval

Once all information is completed:

Submit the setup

Approval may be instant or may take a few business days depending on verification requirements. You’ll be notified by email when setup is complete.

Connecting Payments to Your Site

Enabling Wix Payments alone does not activate checkout. You must connect payments to something customers can purchase.

Products

Use Wix Stores to:

Create products
Assign prices
Enable checkout

Services and bookings

Use Wix Bookings to:

Set service pricing
Choose full payment, deposit, or free booking
Confirm payment rules apply correctly

Paid forms

If using forms with payments:

Add a payment field
Test submission and confirmation emails

Each payment flow should be tested individually.

Test Everything Before Going Live

Before sharing your site:

Submit a test order
Complete checkout on mobile
Confirm confirmation emails arrive
Verify payouts appear in your Wix dashboard

Never assume payments are working just because setup was approved.

Common Issues to Watch For

Wix Payments enabled but not connected to products or bookings
Business info doesn’t match tax records
Mobile checkout not reviewed
Confirmation emails turned off
Multiple payment providers conflicting

Most payment problems come from incomplete setup, not Wix itself.

Ongoing Management Tips

After launch:

Review payouts regularly
Monitor failed or abandoned checkouts
Update business info if anything changes
Keep only the payment methods you actually need

Payments are operational infrastructure, not a one-time task.

Final Thought

Getting paid should be the most reliable part of your website.

When Wix Payments is set up correctly, it runs quietly in the background and supports your business without friction. When it’s rushed, it creates lost revenue and unnecessary support issues.

This guide exists so setup is done once and done right.