A payment gateway is the service that lets a customer pay online and moves the money to your account. Online stores in Bahrain usually get paid in three ways: cash on delivery, BenefitPay and card payments. When you deliver with Oreem, our couriers collect cash on delivery in BHD and remit it to you.
Thousands of customers and stores across Bahrain and the GCC trust Oreem for fast, reliable delivery and international shipping.
A payment gateway connects the checkout page of your online store to the banks behind the payment. When a customer pays, the gateway sends the card or wallet details securely for approval, tells your store whether the payment went through, and the money is then settled to your business bank account. For example, a customer in Riffa orders a pair of shoes on your website, pays by card at checkout, and you see the order as paid before you hand it to delivery. Without a gateway, the payment has to happen another way, which in Bahrain usually means cash on delivery.
How an Online Payment Works:
The customer pays at your checkout The payment is checked and approved The money is settled to your bank accountCash on delivery needs no payment gateway at all. The customer pays when the parcel arrives, in cash or by card on the courier device, so a new store or an Instagram shop can start selling in days. It also builds trust, because a first-time buyer does not have to pay a store they have never used before. The downsides are real, though: a customer can refuse an order at the door, which ties up your stock and adds a return trip, and the money reaches you after delivery rather than at the moment of the order. Our cash on delivery guide for sellers explains the full process.
How the three ways to get paid compare for an online store in Bahrain:
BenefitPay is the national electronic wallet of Bahrain, run by BENEFIT. A customer scans your QR code in the app and confirms, and the payment notification appears instantly on your terminal and on the phone of the customer. BENEFIT also offers in-app and web checkout through APIs and SDKs, so BenefitPay can sit inside your website checkout. To apply, you approach an acquiring bank, which enrols your business and sends you the login details and activation for the merchant app. You can then add branches and terminal users, including mobile devices for delivery staff. BENEFIT says the service lets even small merchants and virtual CR holders accept electronic payments. Ask your acquiring bank about current fees. Official source: benefit.bh
BenefitPay in Three Steps:
Apply through an acquiring bank Accept payments by QR code or website checkout See every payment notification instantlyA card payment gateway lets customers pay with debit and credit cards on your website or app, which matters when you sell to customers who prefer to pay upfront or who order from outside Bahrain. Gateways are offered by local banks and by payment companies such as Tap Payments and CrediMax. Before you sign, check that the provider is licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain, and ask each one the same questions: the fee per transaction, how long settlement takes, how refunds work, and whether it has a ready plugin for Shopify or WooCommerce. Ask which documents it needs, such as your commercial registration. Our virtual CR guide covers the licence side.
Questions to Ask a Gateway:
What is the fee per transaction? How long does settlement take? Is there a plugin for my store platform?
You do not have to pick only one. Many new stores in Bahrain start with cash on delivery and BenefitPay, because both are familiar to local shoppers and quick to set up. Add a card payment gateway when you start selling across the GCC, when you run a website with a full checkout, or when you want more orders paid before they leave the warehouse. Whatever mix you choose, show the payment options clearly at checkout, confirm cash on delivery orders with the customer by WhatsApp before dispatch, and make sure every address is complete. Our guide on Bahrain addresses and failed deliveries shows what to collect.
A Simple Payment Mix:
Start with cash on delivery and BenefitPay Add card payments as you grow Confirm cash orders before dispatchWhen Oreem delivers your orders, the courier collects the full order amount at the door in BHD, in cash or by card on the courier device. Oreem then deducts the agreed delivery fee and remits the balance to you on a regular cycle, with proof of delivery, typically a few working days after delivery depending on the payout cycle you agree. Orders placed before 12 PM are delivered the same day across Bahrain, and your customers follow their parcel with live tracking. Prepaid orders paid by BenefitPay or card are simply delivered. Delivery pricing is quoted per store, so contact us with your details.
Whichever payment methods you choose, Oreem handles the delivery side:
Order fulfillment stores your stock and picks, packs and ships each order.
Cash on delivery in BHD is collected at the door and remitted to you.
Same-day delivery across Bahrain for orders placed before 12 PM.
Warehousing in Bahrain keeps your stock close to your customers.
Ecommerce shipping to Saudi Arabia for Bahrain stores with customers in the Kingdom.
Delivery for Instagram and home businesses from pickup to the door.
Fast delivery for shops to help you turn more orders into sales.
There is no single best gateway for every store. Compare the fee per transaction, settlement time, support for BenefitPay and cards, and plugins for your store platform, and check that the provider is licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain.
BenefitPay is the national electronic wallet of Bahrain, run by BENEFIT. A business registers through an acquiring bank and can then accept payments by QR code or inside its website checkout.
Yes. With cash on delivery the customer pays the courier when the order arrives, so you can start without an online gateway. Oreem collects cash on delivery in BHD and remits it to you.
Cash on delivery builds trust with new customers, while online payment secures the money before you ship. Many Bahrain stores offer both and let the customer choose.
Typically a few working days after delivery, depending on the payout cycle you agree with Oreem. The agreed delivery fee is deducted and the balance is remitted with proof of delivery.
Yes. Oreem couriers collect cash on delivery in BHD, and customers can also pay by card on the courier device when the parcel arrives.
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About payment gateways
What does a payment gateway do?
It takes the payment at your online checkout, gets it approved and settles the money to your bank account.
Do I need a gateway to start selling?
No. You can start with cash on delivery and add BenefitPay or card payments later.
Cash on delivery with Oreem
Who collects the payment?
The Oreem courier collects it at the door in BHD, in cash or by card on the courier device.
When do I receive the money?
Oreem deducts the agreed delivery fee and remits the balance on a regular cycle with proof of delivery.
Getting started
Which store platforms connect to Oreem?
Shopify, WooCommerce and Magento, through ready-made integrations.
How much does delivery cost?
Delivery pricing is quoted per store, based on your orders. Contact us to discuss your store.
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