Tap Payments Gateway (MENA)

Key Features

KNET, mada, Benefit, Apple Pay and Visa/Mastercard acceptance through a single Tap Payments connection in Shopify checkout

Registered as a Shopify payments app via OAuth and the Payments Apps GraphQL API (paymentSessionResolve / paymentSessionReject)

Full 3D-Secure (3DS2) handling, including redirect and challenge flows back to Shopify thank-you page

Multi-currency GCC support: KWD, SAR, BHD, AED, QAR, OMR plus USD, with currency passed correctly to Tap charges

Refunds and partial captures triggered from the Shopify admin and mapped to Tap charge/refund APIs

Tap webhook reconciliation that matches charge.succeeded / charge.failed events to Shopify orders so paid orders are never lost on redirect drop-off

Tap charge, authorization and customer IDs persisted to Shopify order metafields for support and audit

Sandbox-first delivery: full test pass in Tap's test environment before live keys are switched on

Idempotent payment session handling to prevent duplicate charges on retries

Configurable per-method enablement (e.g. show KNET only for KWD carts) tuned to your markets

Error and decline messaging surfaced cleanly in checkout instead of raw gateway codes

Handover documentation covering credentials, webhook endpoints, and refund/capture operations

Built to order, done for you

No DIY setup — a working app, built, installed and supported by ECOSIRE.

You order

Start with a one-time build price. We scope it with you at kickoff.

We build & install

ECOSIRE builds, configures and installs it on your Shopify.

Go live + support

You go live in about 2–4 weeks, with a post-launch support window.

About this Product

Tap Payments Gateway (MENA) connects your Shopify store to Tap Payments so GCC shoppers can pay with the rails they actually use — KNET (Kuwait), mada (Saudi Arabia), Benefit (Bahrain), Apple Pay, and Visa/Mastercard — without bouncing to a clumsy hosted page. Shopify does not offer a native Tap integration and the local-rail coverage GCC merchants need is rarely complete in generic App Store gateways, so this is built to order for your store.

This is not an instant App Store download. After purchase, ECOSIRE builds the integration against your Tap merchant account, installs it into your store, and supports it. We register the gateway through a Shopify payments app using OAuth, wire the Payments Apps GraphQL API to create payment sessions, and persist Tap charge/authorization IDs to order metafields for traceability. 3D-Secure redirect/challenge flows are handled end-to-end, and Tap webhooks are reconciled against Shopify orders so a successful charge always lands as a paid order — even if the shopper closes the tab mid-redirect.

What you get: local wallet and card acceptance in one checkout, multi-currency handling across KWD, SAR, BHD, AED, QAR, OMR and USD, refunds and partial captures driven from the Shopify admin, and a webhook reconciliation layer that prevents stuck or duplicated orders.

You supply the Tap merchant credentials (live and test API keys); we configure, test in Tap's sandbox, go live, and hand over documentation. Pricing is a one-time build fee — Tap's own transaction fees are billed by Tap, not ECOSIRE.

What you get

A working Tap Payments gateway installed in your live Shopify store and registered via OAuth

Tap sandbox test results across KNET, mada, Apple Pay and card flows before go-live

Configured webhook endpoint with verified reconciliation against Shopify orders

Multi-currency configuration for your enabled GCC markets

Refund and partial-capture flows verified from the Shopify admin

Handover documentation (credential map, webhook URLs, operational runbook) plus a post-launch support window

Who this is for

Kuwait/Saudi DTC merchant

Runs a Shopify storefront serving Kuwaiti or Saudi shoppers and is losing checkout conversions because KNET and mada are not offered natively. Needs local rails alongside Apple Pay and cards.

GCC multi-market retailer

Sells across several Gulf countries in multiple currencies and needs one gateway that handles KWD, SAR, BHD and AED carts with the right local payment method shown per market.

Shopify agency or operations lead

Manages stores for GCC clients and wants a correctly built, webhook-reconciled Tap integration with documented refund and capture handling rather than a fragile DIY script.

How Tap Payments Gateway (MENA) Compares

Criterion	ECOSIRE	Custom Build	Competitor
Native KNET, mada and Benefit acceptance in Shopify checkout	Included	Partial support	Partial support
Built, installed and supported for you (no in-house dev needed)	Included	Not included	Partial support
Webhook reconciliation against Shopify orders to prevent stuck/lost orders	Included	Partial support	Partial support
Refunds and partial captures from the Shopify admin	Included	Partial support	Included
Tailored per-market currency and method configuration for your stores	Included	Included	Partial support
Instant self-serve install from the Shopify App Store	Not included	Not included	Included
No per-transaction fee charged by the gateway provider on top of the processor	Included	Included	Partial support

Frequently Asked Questions about Tap Payments Gateway (MENA)

How long does delivery take, and is this an instant App Store install?

It is not an instant download. This is a build-to-order integration. After purchase we collect your Tap merchant credentials, build and test the gateway in Tap's sandbox, then install and switch it live in your store. Typical delivery is about 5 to 10 business days depending on your account readiness and how many GCC markets and currencies you enable.

What do I need to provide before you can start?

You need an active Tap Payments merchant account with live and test API keys, collaborator or staff access to your Shopify store so we can register the payments app, and confirmation of which countries, currencies and payment methods (KNET, mada, Benefit, Apple Pay, cards) you want enabled.

Who pays the transaction fees — does the $249 include processing?

The $249 is a one-time build fee paid to ECOSIRE for building, installing and supporting the integration. Per-transaction processing fees are charged by Tap Payments directly under your own Tap contract. ECOSIRE does not take a cut of your transactions.

Is ongoing support and updates included after launch?

Yes. The build includes a post-launch support window to resolve any issues found in production. Because Shopify's Payments Apps API and Tap's API evolve, we offer ongoing maintenance to keep the gateway compatible. Material changes, new payment methods, or additional markets after the initial scope are quoted as follow-on work.

How are failed redirects and stuck orders prevented?

We rely on Tap webhooks rather than only the browser redirect. Each Tap charge event (succeeded, failed, captured, refunded) is verified and reconciled against the matching Shopify order, with idempotency so retries never double-charge. If a shopper closes the tab after a successful 3D-Secure step, the webhook still marks the order paid.