Self-hosted checkout: payments by URL and API
SaaS checkouts lock you to one processor and take a cut on top of acquiring fees. When the provider changes terms, your funnel stops until you rebuild.
What this is
NitroCart checkout redirects to your payment URL or API — local acquiring, international cards, crypto gateways you choose. No platform percentage on turnover, no hosted checkout lock-in.
How it works in NitroCart
- Checkout settings: paste payment URL or configure API credentials.
- Self-hosted flow: cart and order data stay on your VPS; only payment happens at the processor.
- Filter settings: combine with Traffic Filter to protect acquiring from junk traffic.
- Per-format: payment config applies across catalog, landing, multi, and tickets.
Who it is for
- Operators in regions with specific acquiring requirements.
- Dropshippers who need their own merchant account, not Shopify Payments.
- Teams switching processors without rebuilding the storefront.
Workflow
- Obtain payment URL or API keys from your processor.
- Enter credentials in Checkout settings.
- Set Checkout → Filter settings if traffic quality is a concern.
- Run a test transaction end to end.
- Enable Telegram notifications so ops see paid orders immediately.
FAQ
Does NitroCart process cards directly?
No — it hands off to your processor via URL or API.
Can I use multiple processors?
One active config per install; switch in Checkout settings when needed.
Platform fee on sales?
None — license is by concurrent IPs only.
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