For a photography website in Malta, we have several good e-commerce payment gateway options to accept payments from clients. Please note, we advise due diligence is always conducted by carefully comparing the options, both these and others that are either less known or new to the market.
These can be used for:
- Deposits or full payments for photo sessions
- Selling prints or digital downloads
- Booking fees
- Online store (products, gift vouchers)
Below is a breakdown of suitable options:
1. Stripe
✔ Available in Malta
Features:
- Accepts credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay
- Supports one-time and recurring payments
- Easy integration with WordPress (WooCommerce), Squarespace, Wix, Pixieset, and more
- Transparent fees
Fees (as of 2025):
- 1.4% + €0.25 for European cards
- 2.9% + €0.25 for international cards
Pros:
- Clean dashboard, strong fraud protection
- Works well for bookings and product sales
- Can create custom invoices or payment links
2. PayPal
✔ Available in Malta
Features:
- Accepts PayPal, debit/credit cards
- Popular with international clients
- Use PayPal buttons, invoices, or integrate with your site
Fees (as of July 2025):
- 2.9% + fixed fee (e.g., €0.35 for EUR)
- Slightly higher for international or currency conversion
Pros:
- Trusted by consumers
- Easy to set up
- Integrates with most platforms
Cons:
- High fees for non-EU payments
- Payout delays occasionally reported
3. Revolut Business
✔ Based in the EU (Malta supported)
Features:
- Accepts cards, bank transfers
- Payment links, checkout plugins
- Merchant accounts, invoicing tools
Pros:
- Low fees, especially for EUR zone
- Can link to a Revolut business account
- Very modern interface
Cons:
- Not all website platforms support Revolut plugins (yet)
4. Braintree (by PayPal)
✔ Available in Malta via PayPal registration
Features:
- Supports cards, PayPal, Apple Pay
- More advanced/custom setups
- Works with WooCommerce, Magento, etc.
Pros:
- Flexible and scalable
- Allows multiple payment types
Cons:
- More complex than Stripe or PayPal
| Platform | Best Payment Gateways |
|---|---|
| Wix | Wix Payments (powered by Stripe), PayPal |
| Squarespace | Stripe, PayPal |
| WordPress (WooCommerce) | Stripe, PayPal, Mollie, Braintree |
| Pixieset | Stripe, PayPal |
| Shopify | Shopify Payments (via Stripe), PayPal |