Alipay for Magento
Alipay is the Chinese online payment system via the Alipay app. Combined with Magento, the enterprise shop system for complex requirements, you offer your customers exactly the payment option they expect at checkout. With zahls.ch you connect the two without any coding: create an account, set up the integration, activate Alipay. It then appears directly in the checkout of your Magento store, and all transactions are gathered clearly in your dashboard.
Magento (Adobe Commerce) is an enterprise ecommerce system for demanding projects: multiple storefronts, complex catalogues, B2B features, and deep customisability are core to the platform.
The connection to zahls.ch uses the official Zahls_PaymentGateway module from GitHub. Install it under app/code/Zahls/PaymentGateway/, enter the API keys, and configure payment methods per store view and currency.
You keep track of payments, refunds, and payouts in the zahls.ch dashboard; order statuses in Magento are kept up to date via webhooks.
Magento targets larger merchants and agency projects with their own development team that need maximum flexibility and accept a higher setup complexity in return.
Features
- Official module from GitHub
- Configuration per store view and currency
- Webhooks for up-to-date order statuses
- Supports B2B and multi-store setups
- Built for high transaction volumes
Benefits
- Reach Chinese travellers and customers
- Fast activation without coding skills
- Stable API connection with automatic status updates
- Enterprise-ready module connection
Use cases
Alipay for Magento pays off in many scenarios:
- Chinese customers who pay with the Alipay app
- Stores that want to reduce checkout abandonment with familiar payment methods
- Merchants who want to manage transactions, refunds, and payouts in one place
Setup
How to set up Alipay in Magento
- Create a zahls.ch account and complete verification.
- Download the zahls.ch module from GitHub, install it under app/code/Zahls/PaymentGateway/, and configure the API keys.
- Enter the API keys from your zahls.ch dashboard in the integration settings.
- Activate Alipay as a payment method and save the configuration.
- Run a test payment in test mode, then switch your store live.
FAQ
Do I need a separate contract for Alipay?
No. You activate Alipay in your zahls.ch account – without a separate acquiring contract.
How long does the setup in Magento take?
Usually less than an hour: install the integration, enter the API keys, activate the payment method, and test.
What does using Alipay cost?
Transaction fees depend on your chosen zahls.ch plan. There are no setup fees for the integration itself.