Reduce sticker shock with Shopify partial payments and deposits that help hesitant customers commit without risking cash flow.
Nearly 80% of customers shopping for high-ticket items online abandon their carts. Merchants tell us why:
Major purchases cause friction
Most customers aren’t ready to pay thousands up front for a product they haven’t received yet.
Sticker shock hurts conversion
Even excited shoppers hesitate when they see a large payment due at checkout.
Downpay gives Shopify merchants an easier way to sell high-value products online.
Make expensive items more accessible
Offer deposits or partial payment options tailored to your business.
Reduce pre-purchase anxiety
Show customers exactly what they’ll pay and when. No credit checks, no hidden fees. With Downpay, customers stop seeing high-value as high risk, and you stop losing sales.
Key features
Tools for premium brands
“Downpay has been an incredible tool, bridging the divide between conversion and monetization.“
Benefits
Why high-value brands trust Downpay
For merchants
Higher conversion
More committed purchases for high-value products.
Fewer abandoned carts
Flexible deposits reduce hesitation.
Less admin work
Automate balance collection and focus on growth.
For customers
Easier commitment
Pay a deposit now instead of the full amount upfront.
Transparent terms
No financing, no surprises, just clear balance timelines.
Peace of mind
Secure one-of-a-kind pieces with confidence.
FAQ
Have a question?
Shopify will pay you based on the deposit amount collected at checkout. When you collect the remaining balance, you will receive the remaining payout.
Yes. Downpay can be used as a layaway solution where the product is only shipped when it has become fully paid.
Shopify POS does not support partial payments. Downpay orders placed online can have their remaining balance collected in POS.
Most apps that assign product options to existing variants work with Downpay. Apps using draft orders to add options or fees are not supported. A full list of compatible apps is available.
Downpay supports Shopify Payments (credit cards and Paypay Express) and Stripe. Shopify Plus merchants can also use Adyen.