
InstaPay
AvailableLocal checkout payment method: merchants enable InstaPay and enter a transfer number from payment settings — not a card gateway.
Last verified: 2026-09-17
| Type | Payment |
|---|---|
| Countries | EG |
| Setup | Native (no developer) |
| Plans | all |
The InstaPay integration in Vareons adds a local payment method to the checkout page inside Egypt, where the customer pays through an InstaPay transfer and the merchant confirms receipt of the amount before preparing the order. This method is not a card gateway and does not require complex API keys; the merchant simply enables it from the payment settings and enters the transfer number that receives payments. This is a native integration available on all plans, configured entirely from the dashboard with no developer required, which suits stores that want a simple local payment option alongside other payment methods without extra technical complexity.
Setup steps
- Open the dashboard and go to the payments and payment methods settings section.
- Select InstaPay from the list of payment methods available at checkout.
- Enter the transfer number that receives your InstaPay payments in the dedicated field.
- Save the settings and then enable InstaPay as a payment method visible to customers.
- Place a test order to confirm that the option and the transfer instructions appear clearly to the customer before accepting real payments.
Practical notes
Write the transfer instructions in clear wording shown to the customer when they select InstaPay, so they know the amount, the number, and the confirmation steps without confusion. Follow incoming payments promptly and match them with orders before marking an order as paid. If you also offer cash on delivery, explain the difference between the two methods on the checkout page so each customer easily picks the one that suits them.
For more, read the Does Vareons support InstaPay answer, browse the integrations page to compare available payment methods, and check the answer on combining COD with electronic payments to organise payment methods in your store.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is InstaPay a card gateway in Vareons?
No, InstaPay in Vareons is a local checkout payment method and not a card gateway. The customer pays through an InstaPay transfer to the merchant number, and the merchant confirms receipt of the amount before preparing the order, with no need for complex gateway keys.
How does the merchant confirm InstaPay payments?
The merchant follows incoming payments on the transfer number stored in the settings, then matches each transfer with its related order before marking the order as paid, so set aside regular time for review and reconciliation to avoid delaying the preparation of paid orders.
Can InstaPay run together with cash on delivery?
Yes, InstaPay can be enabled together with cash on delivery in the same store, and each customer picks the method that suits them at checkout, so explain the difference between advance transfer payment and cash payment on delivery so customers decide without confusion.