--- title: "E-commerce Checkout: 4 Ways to Increase Customer Trust" description: Learn how to achieve a seamless e-commerce checkout flow with these four tips and boost customer trust at checkout. image: https://blog.payjunction.com/hubfs/BLOG/FEATURED%20IMAGES/ecommerce-checkout.svg --- [tel:1-800-601-0230](tel:1-800-601-0230) 800-601-0230 - Features - Solutions - Developers - [Pricing](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/pricing.html) - Resources [See a Demo](https://www2.payjunction.com/tour-payjunction) Features - EXPLORE PRODUCTS [No-code Payments Integration®](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/no-code-payments-integration.html) [ZeroTouch Terminal](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/smart-terminal.html) [Portable Terminal](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/portable-credit-card-reader-terminal.html) - ACCEPT PAYMENTS [Invoices](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/electronic-invoices.html) [ACH Electronic Checks](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/ach-payments.html) [SmartSurcharge®](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/smart-surcharge.html) [Cards on File](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/store-credit-card-info.html) [Rapid Refunds](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/credit-card-refund.html) [Recurring Billing](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/recurring-payments.html) [Ecommerce](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/ecommerce-merchant-services.html) [Mobile App](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/payjunction/id1324839420?ls=1&mt=8) - EXPLORE CAPABILITIES [Overview](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/payment-processing-solutions.html) [Integration Marketplace](https://integrations.payjunction.com/) [Remote Signature](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/signature-capture.html) [Multi-Location](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/enterprise-payments.html) [Sales Reports](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/sales-reports.html) [Search and Export](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/transaction-history-search.html) [Customization](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/custom-payment-software.html) Solutions - [Veterinary Streamline payment workflows and get paid faster with up-front deposits and payment schedules for high-cost procedures. 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A good checkout process secures your sales at the most crucial point, so it must inspire customer trust and confidence. If your e-commerce store is laggy,[79% of shoppers will never return, and 44%](https://www.business.com/articles/7-website-design-mistakes-that-can-hurt-conversion/) of this majority will share their bad experiences with their friends. And brands can’t afford negative word-of-mouth in this competitive landscape. So, achieving a seamless checkout flow involves removing friction from the journey, optimizing technical foundations, inspiring trust, and giving customers the best experience. ## Expand Your Payment Options Consumers want to make purchases on their own terms. According to[Baymard Institute’s research](https://baymard.com/lists/cart-abandonment-rate), every 6 in 100 prospects will abandon their cart due to inadequate payment methods. To secure that 6% of potential sales, you’ll need to expand your payment options, which includes offering: - The standard credit and debit card options - The trendier mobile wallets, like Apple and Google Pay - Cash on Delivery (COD) if your fulfillment provider supports it - Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services supported through your payment processors or on consumer devices If your current e-commerce merchant account does not provide a good mix of payment options, you might want to consider a provider with better options. Otherwise, limiting consumers’ payment choices means you’re failing to meet their expectations. And, just like with payment choices,[offer at least three shipping options](https://redstagfulfillment.com/shipping-methods-guide/) to capture more of your market and reduce cart abandon rates. ## Payment Processing Demo Schedule 15 minutes with a payments expert Get a customized PayJunction product walk-through Understand requirements and pricing Determine your SAVINGS! GET DEMO NOW ## Be Clear, Quick, and Concise Customers don’t want to linger at the checkout stage any more than you want them to. Reducing e-commerce checkout friction is crucial to secure sales, and you can make the process smooth by being clear and concise. Don’t introduce any unnecessary steps, like signup mandates, because they can kill conversions. [Baymard](https://baymard.com/blog/delayed-account-creation) notes that 37% of potential customers will abandon their carts if you force them to create an account to purchase. The mandate comes across as intrusive, especially because consumers increasingly value their privacy. And on the subject of privacy, try to avoid asking customers for any non-essential data. And if your brand needs specific information, let the customer know why you’re collecting it. For example, if you need their email, let them know it’s to deliver order receipts and tracking updates. Customers are especially reluctant to share their phone numbers. If you want to secure more information to build deeper customer profiles, consider making it part of your[post-checkout communication and upsell](https://redstagfulfillment.com/post-checkout-offers/) efforts. So, the takeaway here is to always provide a guest checkout option. You can give customers the option to create an account, but it should never be a mandatory field. Alternatively, you could provide customers with the option to sign-up after their purchase, to secure account creations without risking conversions. ## Seamless, Secure E-commerce Checkout Flows Easing customers through the checkout process requires more than just removing obstacles – you also need to inspire confidence at each stage. Customers need to know they can trust you with their details, and equally importantly, that your website is secure. If prospects aren’t confident in your site’s security,[they might abandon your site](https://baymard.com/lists/cart-abandonment-rate). Fortunately, you can take appropriate measures to reassure customers throughout their checkout experience, which includes: - Displaying security badges to cultivate trust, especially [PCI Compliance badges](https://blog.payjunction.com/pci-dss-compliance-checklist). These badges certify that your payment process is secure and are the most trusted badges by consumers. - Including a privacy policy section, in a clearly visible place. You can instill confidence by letting prospects know exactly how you’ll manage, and protect their personal information. - Get your website a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificate, which is not optional for modern sites. SSL certificates aren’t only necessary to inspire trust in your checkout process, but your site itself. Thankfully, there are many options that not only secure your e-commerce checkout but also make the process better for you and your customers. Two of the best solutions for this are [JavaScript Tokenization and Hosted Payments](https://blog.payjunction.com/javascript-tokenization-vs-hosted-payments) – your preferred method here is likely based on your site architecture. These options can easily be integrated into your website or your e-commerce platform.  Start with solutions that work with your existing tools. If you use a 3PL like Red Stag Fulfillment that [integrates with your WooCommerce shop](https://redstagfulfillment.com/ecommerce-integrations-guide/) and 3Dcart, for example, stick to payment support that does too. Tech partners should be willing to help you with the integration process, and their service levels can be a great way to help you decide between two available solutions. And don’t forget, [omnichannel payments support](https://blog.payjunction.com/omnichannel-payments)is almost always your best win. ## No Bad Surprises Discount coupon codes and flash sales are the kinds of surprises customers like. But hidden shipping costs at the checkout are less well-received. Almost half of your prospects who make it to the end of the sales cycle will abandon their carts if you surprise them with extra costs (shipping, tax, fees) at the checkout. Try to ask customers for their ZIP code early in the e-commerce checkout process, so you can provide them with transparent, estimated shipping costs upfront. You can also integrate a shipping costs calculator with your e-commerce store to display geo-specific, updated delivery costs in real-time. Another option you might want to consider is absorbing the shipping costs into the products’ prices and providing ‘free delivery’ instead. This strategy saves shoppers from unwanted surprises without hurting your profit margins or killing conversions. ## Last Word Optimizing your checkout process is crucial to securing conversions and fostering customer loyalty. To provide customers with a seamless checkout experience, it’s important to remove any type of friction, whether it’s a technical blockade or a signup mandate. Show customers you can trust them, through a detailed privacy policy, showcasing security badges, acquiring relevant certificates. Meeting customer expectations, by offering diverse payment options and staying clear of any bad surprises. And if it’s feasible, providing free shipping is worth considering. Acquiring customers is hard, so don’t lose them at the checkout. ## Want to learn more regarding an e-commerce merchant account? Get 7 tips. 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