Start with COD, add wallets when volume justifies it
Many new stores convert best on COD first. Once order volume is steady, add JazzCash / EasyPaisa for buyers who want prepaid and for SKUs where you want lower RTO.
Collect merchant credentials from the official business portals and keep API secrets off the frontend. Never paste keys into theme files.
Why open-source stacks get messy
WooCommerce-style setups often need gateway plugins, SSL hardening, webhook endpoints, and hosting that stays patched. One outdated plugin can break checkout.
If you are not a developer, prefer a platform that plans local payment rails as product features rather than a pile of third-party extensions.
What to prepare before any integration
Have your NTN / business details ready, a verified mobile number, success and failure redirect URLs, and a test plan for paid + failed transactions.
Dukanic is building for Pakistani sellers with COD today and local online payments next — so you are not blocked waiting on foreign processors.