> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gamecart.gg/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Payment gateways

> Add, enable, and order the payment methods buyers see at checkout

A gateway is a payment method buyers can pick at checkout. You manage them in **Settings > Gateways**. Buyers see the enabled gateways in the same order as your list.

| Gateway        | Store currency       | Setup guide                                                                                                                   |
| -------------- | -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Stripe         | Any                  | [Stripe](/tutorials/store-setup/payment-gateways/stripe)                                                                      |
| PayPal         | Any                  | [PayPal](/tutorials/store-setup/payment-gateways/paypal)                                                                      |
| Mercado Pago   | BRL only             | [Mercado Pago](/tutorials/store-setup/payment-gateways/mercado-pago)                                                          |
| Pix            | BRL only             | [Pix (Mercado Pago)](/tutorials/store-setup/payment-gateways/pix) or [Pix (Efí)](/tutorials/store-setup/payment-gateways/efi) |
| Manual         | Any                  | [This page](#manual-payments)                                                                                                 |
| Custom gateway | Any, Enterprise plan | [Custom gateways](/guides/custom-gateways)                                                                                    |

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Stripe" icon="https://mintcdn.com/gamecart-acec9933/V6vAzUEI-oOT_w1n/images/icons/gateways/stripe.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=V6vAzUEI-oOT_w1n&q=85&s=9d0899d43e60fff484246c37902e9503" href="/tutorials/store-setup/payment-gateways/stripe" width="64" height="64" data-path="images/icons/gateways/stripe.svg">
    Cards and wallets. Any store currency.
  </Card>

  <Card title="PayPal" icon="https://mintcdn.com/gamecart-acec9933/V6vAzUEI-oOT_w1n/images/icons/gateways/paypal.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=V6vAzUEI-oOT_w1n&q=85&s=03a272b7043f32c875b8f6597acbdd95" href="/tutorials/store-setup/payment-gateways/paypal" width="1970" height="2500" data-path="images/icons/gateways/paypal.svg">
    Payments to a PayPal receiving account. Any store currency.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Mercado Pago" icon="https://mintcdn.com/gamecart-acec9933/V6vAzUEI-oOT_w1n/images/icons/gateways/mercado-pago.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=V6vAzUEI-oOT_w1n&q=85&s=4c4139e8ed9ec5249fe1e13eecc49f64" href="/tutorials/store-setup/payment-gateways/mercado-pago" width="150" height="104" data-path="images/icons/gateways/mercado-pago.svg">
    Checkout Pro. BRL stores only.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pix (Mercado Pago)" icon="https://mintcdn.com/gamecart-acec9933/V6vAzUEI-oOT_w1n/images/icons/gateways/pix.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=V6vAzUEI-oOT_w1n&q=85&s=cc1546c651775b37877ed4fb6714c383" href="/tutorials/store-setup/payment-gateways/pix" width="480" height="480" data-path="images/icons/gateways/pix.svg">
    Pix through Mercado Pago. BRL stores only.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pix (Efí)" icon="https://mintcdn.com/gamecart-acec9933/V6vAzUEI-oOT_w1n/images/icons/gateways/efi.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=V6vAzUEI-oOT_w1n&q=85&s=08b2268e2cf772121835643e9b911228" href="/tutorials/store-setup/payment-gateways/efi" width="100" height="100" data-path="images/icons/gateways/efi.svg">
    Pix through Efí. BRL stores only.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom gateways" icon="puzzle" href="/guides/custom-gateways">
    A provider you run yourself. Enterprise plan.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Add a gateway

1. In the dashboard, open **Settings > Gateways**.
2. Click **Add gateway**.
3. Find the provider and click **Add**.

<Frame caption="Pick a provider. Gateways that don't match the store currency can't be added.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/gamecart-acec9933/ifh0YcD5XZ84ggYo/images/tutorials/payments/gateways-catalog.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ifh0YcD5XZ84ggYo&q=85&s=7f77a89a509a60f010f9f7cc05f4edd2" alt="Add a payment gateway dialog with the Stripe Add button and the BRL currency requirement highlighted" width="768" height="780" data-path="images/tutorials/payments/gateways-catalog.png" />
</Frame>

4. The configuration window opens by itself. Paste the credentials from the provider, then click **Save Configuration**. Each provider guide shows where to find them.

A new gateway starts disabled, so buyers don't see it until you turn it on.

## Enable and order your gateways

<Frame caption="Each row has a drag handle, an on/off switch, and an edit button.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/gamecart-acec9933/ifh0YcD5XZ84ggYo/images/tutorials/payments/gateways-list.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ifh0YcD5XZ84ggYo&q=85&s=18298e1193e1f6593f47d4028fbd9e27" alt="Payment gateways list with the drag handle, enable switch, edit button, and Add gateway button highlighted" width="1108" height="434" data-path="images/tutorials/payments/gateways-list.png" />
</Frame>

1. Drag a row by its handle to change the checkout order.
2. Turn on the switch to offer the gateway at checkout. Gamecart checks the saved credentials before it enables the gateway.
3. Click the pencil to edit the credentials. Saved secrets appear masked, and you only need to paste a value when you replace it.
4. Click **Add gateway** to add another provider.

The trash icon removes a gateway and deletes its saved credentials. You can't remove a gateway while one of its orders is still pending.

## Manual payments

The Manual gateway covers payments that happen outside Gamecart, such as a bank transfer. At checkout, buyers see the instructions you write.

1. Add **Manual** from the **Add gateway** window.
2. Write the **Payment instructions**: where to pay and how to send proof.
3. Click **Save Configuration**, then turn the gateway on.

<Frame caption="Buyers see these instructions at checkout.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/gamecart-acec9933/ifh0YcD5XZ84ggYo/images/tutorials/payments/manual-config.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ifh0YcD5XZ84ggYo&q=85&s=2eea4db00dbafe0af1d83d6a8e290739" alt="Configure Manual dialog with the payment instructions editor highlighted" width="768" height="436" data-path="images/tutorials/payments/manual-config.png" />
</Frame>

A manual order stays **Pending** until you confirm the payment yourself. Open the order in **Sales > Orders** and click **Approve**. Delivery starts after the approval.
