Shopify is accelerating its global payment ambitions, announcing today that Shop Pay Installments—powered exclusively by Affirm—is now available in early access to Shopify merchants in Canada.
The move marks the first international expansion of the popular buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) service, which has been widely adopted by U.S. consumers since launching in 2021.
Shopify and Affirm plan to broaden access this summer, rolling out general availability of Shop Pay Installments in both Canada and the United Kingdom. Cross-border capabilities will follow, allowing shoppers to use the flexible payment option between the U.S., Canada, and U.K. The companies also revealed plans to enter Australia and Western Europe next, beginning with France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
“We’re thrilled to launch Shop Pay Installments in early access to Canada as our first step beyond the U.S.,” said Kaz Nejatian, COO of Shopify. “Our partnership with Affirm expands our global reach, giving shoppers the flexibility to pay over time, and drives higher conversion rates for merchants worldwide.”
The installment feature lets customers split eligible purchases into biweekly or monthly payments with customizable plans and rates as low as 0% APR—without hidden or late fees. For merchants, the offering is easy to enable directly from their Shopify admin dashboard, requiring no additional technical work.
Affirm CEO Max Levchin said the partnership is designed to empower merchants by offering shoppers greater purchasing power with transparent, flexible payments.
“Millions of shoppers in the U.S. trust and rely on Shop Pay Installments,” Levchin said. “Today’s launch in Canada marks an exciting first step as we further extend our global presence—first with Shopify merchants, and soon after with our integrated merchants across the U.K., Europe, and Australia.”
Shop Pay Installments has seen rapid adoption since its launch, becoming a key differentiator for Shopify merchants in the U.S. The expansion signals a growing demand for BNPL services globally, as e-commerce platforms seek to boost conversions and meet evolving customer preferences.
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