Shopify continues to improve the checkout experience, and the Summer 2025 updates bring smarter features, faster performance, and exciting integrations. Here’s a simple breakdown of what’s new:

1. Shop Pay Installments in Canada

Shopify now supports Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) through Shop Pay Installments in Canada.

• Makes it easier for Canadian customers to buy.

• Increase conversion by offering flexible payment options.

• Encourages larger order sizes with less friction.

2.  “Thank You” and Order Status Page Upgrade Guide

Shopify offers a custom guide to help you upgrade your Thank You and Order Status pages based on:

•  customized based on your apps and customizations.

3. Faster Checkout Loading

Checkout performance has been improved to allow customers to start entering their details up to 2 seconds faster.

• Improves mobile conversions, especially on slow networks

• Reduces bounce rate during the most critical step of buying

• Enhances user satisfaction

4. Delivery Options for Unavailable Items

When a product is not available at the customer’s selected address, Shopify now shows alternative delivery or pickup options.

Example:
A customer selects an item that’s out of stock at their default shipping address. Instead of a “sold out” message, they’re shown:

• Delivery to a different nearby address

• In-store pickup at another location

• Delivery on a later date

5. More Ways to Offer Apple Pay

You can now offer Apple Pay as a payment option even if you’re using a custom checkout experience.

• Apple Pay = fast and secure payments

• Works on all Apple devices

• Reduces cart abandonment by simplifying the checkout flow

6. Shopify Payments Now Accepts Stablecoin (USDC)—Crypto Meets Checkout

Shopify is moving into the future of payments with a major new update:
You can now accept Stablecoin (USDC) payments through Shopify Payments!

 What’s New?

You can now accept USDC on the Base blockchain through Shopify Payments.
That means your customers can pay using hundreds of supported crypto wallets safely and quickly.

What Is USDC?

• USDC stands for USD Coin, a stablecoin that is always backed 1:1 with the US dollar.

• It’s secure, fast, and doesn’t change in value like other cryptocurrencies.

For more info, click here.