GoDaddy Payments
Payment gateways
Payment processing software
Payment software
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What is GoDaddy Payments
GoDaddy Payments is a payment processing and checkout product that lets merchants accept card and digital wallet payments through GoDaddy’s commerce tools. It is designed primarily for small businesses that use GoDaddy Online Store, Websites + Marketing, or related GoDaddy commerce experiences. The product combines payment acceptance, transaction management, and payouts within the GoDaddy admin environment, with options for online checkout and in-person payments depending on region and hardware availability.
Native GoDaddy commerce integration
GoDaddy Payments is built to work directly inside GoDaddy’s website and online store workflows, reducing the need for third-party gateway setup. Merchants can manage payments, orders, and basic commerce settings from a single GoDaddy dashboard. This is particularly useful for small businesses that already rely on GoDaddy for domains, site hosting, and storefront management.
Supports cards and wallets
The service supports common payment methods used in online checkout, including major card networks and select digital wallets (availability varies by country and channel). This helps merchants offer a modern checkout experience without separately contracting multiple providers. Wallet support can reduce friction for mobile shoppers when enabled in supported browsers/devices.
Unified reporting and payouts
GoDaddy Payments provides transaction history, refunds, and payout tracking within the GoDaddy interface. This centralizes operational tasks such as reconciling sales and monitoring settlement status. For small teams, having payments and store activity in one place can simplify day-to-day administration.
Best fit within GoDaddy
GoDaddy Payments is primarily optimized for merchants using GoDaddy’s own commerce products rather than as a standalone processor for custom platforms. Businesses that require deep API control, complex routing, or extensive third-party platform integrations may find the ecosystem limiting. Migrating away from GoDaddy’s commerce stack can also require reworking checkout and payment configurations.
Geographic and feature variability
Availability of GoDaddy Payments, supported payment methods, and in-person capabilities can vary by country and merchant type. Some features (such as specific wallets, hardware options, or advanced risk controls) may not be offered uniformly across regions. This can be a constraint for merchants operating internationally or expanding into new markets.
Less suited for complex billing
The product is oriented toward straightforward ecommerce transactions rather than sophisticated subscription billing, invoicing automation, or enterprise payment operations. Companies needing advanced recurring billing logic, multi-entity settlement, or highly configurable payment orchestration may need additional systems. As requirements grow, merchants may outpace the depth of native payment administration tools.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay‑as‑you‑go (flat, per‑transaction processing fees; no mandatory monthly fee to start) Free tier/trial: Free Pay Links plan available; optional paid Plus plans offer free trial periods (see below) Example costs (official GoDaddy Payments site):
- In‑person (card‑present): 2.5% + $0.00 (note: 2.3% + $0.00 for merchants who signed up prior to 03/11/2024).
- E‑commerce (online store/appointments): 2.7% + $0.30.
- WooCommerce plugin transactions: 2.9% + $0.30.
- Pay Links / Pay Buttons (card): 2.9% + $0.30.
- ACH via Pay Links: 1.0%.
- Invoicing (card): 2.9% + $0.30; Invoicing (ACH): 1.0%.
- Manual/keyed‑in entry (virtual terminal, keyed on POS or app): 3.5% + $0.00.
- Same‑Day / Instant payouts fee: 1.5% (per payout option).
- Dispute (chargeback) fee: $15 per dispute.
Discounted fees with GoDaddy subscription / Plus plans (official breakdown):
- Merchants on Point of Sale Plus or Invoicing & Pay Links Plus may see lower per‑transaction rates (examples pulled from GoDaddy's tables): In‑person can be 2.3% + $0.00; Pay Links/Invoicing may be 2.8% + $0.30; ACH can be 0.8% with a $10 maximum (exact channel mapping depends on the Plus plan).
- Rate Saver is an opt‑in feature (available with certain Plus plans) that adjusts fees/surcharges to further reduce merchant processing costs; channel‑specific Rate Saver rates are listed on GoDaddy’s site.
Paid add‑ons / subscription prices (official GoDaddy pages):
- Point of Sale Plus: $28.99/month (with annual plan). 1‑month free trial is offered on the POS software page.
- Pay Links Plus: $9.99/month with 1‑year (annual) plan (auto‑renews monthly at $11.99); first month free.
- Invoicing & Pay Links Plus: GoDaddy documents the plan and its features but pricing is not shown publicly on the help page ("Click here for pricing") — official site indicates it exists but does not display a universal public price in the referenced help content.
Discount options:
- Lower transaction rates are available when subscribing to GoDaddy product plans (Point of Sale Plus, Invoicing & Pay Links Plus) and by enabling Rate Saver where eligible.
Notes / official site statements:
- No setup fees or contracts for GoDaddy Payments; most GoDaddy accounts come with GoDaddy Payments enabled.
- Some rates shown vary by channel, product subscription, or by merchants who signed up prior to certain dates; merchants with custom pricing should check the Pricing tab in their GoDaddy Payments settings for their account‑specific fees.
Seller details
GoDaddy Inc.
Tempe, Arizona, USA
1997
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