Apple Pay payments on Shopee can now qualify for applicable platform discounts and vouchers, giving users another way to save when checking out on the e-commerce platform.
The change allows Shopee users who select Apple’s payment service as their payment method to continue receiving eligible discounts and promotional vouchers during checkout.
Previously, using Apple Pay or Google Pay to pay for an order would automatically remove applicable Shopee platform discounts and vouchers. This meant users had to choose another eligible payment method if they wanted to use certain promotions.
The updated treatment gives Apple’s digital wallet users greater flexibility when completing purchases on Shopee.
Apple app users can now keep eligible promotions
Under the updated setup, customers paying through the wallet service can qualify for Shopee’s applicable platform discounts and vouchers, subject to the terms and conditions of each promotion.
This could make Apple’s payment service more convenient for users who prefer contactless or digital wallet payments but still want to take advantage of Shopee’s regular promotional offers.
The change is particularly relevant during major Shopee campaigns, when platform-wide vouchers and discounts can significantly reduce the final checkout amount.
However, not every promotion will necessarily apply. Users should still check the specific terms of a voucher or discount before completing their purchase, as eligibility can vary depending on the campaign, product, seller, and payment method.
Google Pay remains excluded
The updated policy does not extend the same treatment to Google Pay.
For Google Pay, applicable Shopee platform discounts and vouchers are still not eligible when it is selected as the payment method.
This creates a distinction between the two digital wallet payment options. While users of Apple’s payment service can now retain eligible Shopee promotions, Google Pay users may still need to use another payment method to take advantage of certain platform discounts and vouchers.
What this means for Shopee shoppers
The change gives Apple’s mobile wallet users an added benefit at checkout, particularly for shoppers who regularly use Shopee vouchers.
Previously, choosing the Apple wallet could mean losing an otherwise applicable platform discount. With the updated setup, users can pay through Apple Pay without automatically giving up eligible promotions.
For shoppers, the best approach remains to review the final checkout page before placing an order. The available discounts, vouchers, and payment eligibility may differ from one campaign to another.
The development also highlights how e-commerce platforms are increasingly integrating digital wallet payments into their checkout systems while adjusting promotional rules around different payment methods.
For now, users of Apple’s digital wallet have more flexibility when shopping on Shopee, while Google Pay users remain subject to the existing exclusion from applicable platform discounts and vouchers.
As Shopee continues to expand its payment options, changes in voucher eligibility could further influence how users choose to pay for their purchases.
