Shopify Checkout Update for Fees
Shopify now requires customers to approve fees before checkout. To stay compliant and ensure that Magical Product Fees is available on the Shopify App Store, we are making updates that will take effect automatically. Without these updates, the app would be delisted from the Shopify App Store.
What’s Changing?
- Most stores (All Plans) – Customers will see a pop-up requiring them to accept fees before checkout. If they decline, related items will be removed.- Shopify Plus – Fees will be built into the checkout, and customers must accept them before completing their order.- POS users – No changes. Fees will continue to work as they do now.
Video Overviews
How this impacts the online store for most stores (All Plan)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFxYWAZ3AG4
How this impacts Shopify Plus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez_KBvCd3EY
What You Need to Do
Most stores (All Plans) - No action needed. The fee approval pop-up will appear automatically.
Shopify Plus - Action required. You must update your checkout settings to ensure fees apply correctly:
- Go to Settings > Checkout in your Shopify admin.2. Under Configurations, click Customize next to your checkout.3. Click the Magical Product Fees block.4. Turn on "Allow app to block checkout."5. Click Save.
Why Is This Changing?
Shopify has updated its policies to ensure transparency in fees and optional charges. Apps must:
- Display costs clearly and obtain explicit buyer consent before adding paid items to the storefront, cart, or checkout.- Avoid automatically adding or pre-selecting paid items that increase the total checkout price.
FAQ
I liked how the app worked before. Why can’t I keep it that way?
This is a Shopify requirement, and we are required to make this change. There is no way around it.
What if a customer declines the fee?
The related item will be removed from their cart.
What if I don’t update my Shopify Plus settings?
Fees may not apply properly at checkout, which could lead to missing charges or incorrect order processing.
Need Help?
If you need any help please reach out to us at support@magicalapps.com
Always label deposits separately for compliance
Display bottle deposit fees as a clearly labeled, separate line item at checkout and on receipts. This meets regulatory transparency requirements, builds customer trust by showing exactly what they're paying, and makes it significantly easier to track deposits for reporting and audits. Use a clear label like "Bottle deposit" or "Container deposit (CRV)" so customers immediately understand the charge.
“Magical Fees is the only fee app that allows you to apply a fee based on a specific or individual state/province situation. All the other apps we tested only allow 'Location' (the entire country) which is a major limitation. The solution Magical Fees applies during the Cart to Checkout process is very smart and not a hassle. Very easy app to setup and the support was great.”