Show only the payment methods that fit the order
Cash on delivery makes sense at the counter, not on a driver's route. Payment Rules hide a payment method at checkout when the customer picks a certain method, at every location or just one.
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Payment Rules
AddHide Cash on Delivery
Delivery method
Local Delivery
Location
All locations
Hide Bank Deposit
Delivery method
Shipping
Location
Harbor Road
Checkout
Local Delivery
Payment
Hidden for local delivery. Pickup customers still see it.
What are Payment Rules in Bird?
In Bird Pickup & Delivery, the Shopify app by BirdChime, Payment Rules hide specific payment methods at checkout based on the delivery method the customer chose (local delivery, pickup or shipping) and the store location. Each rule names one payment method, so customers only see the options that fit their order.
- What it does
- Hides a payment method at checkout
- By method
- Local Delivery, Pickup or Shipping
- By location
- All locations, or one specific store location
- Payment method
- Entered by its exact name
- Price
- Bird's paid plans start at $19.99 a month, with a 14-day free trial
What can a payment rule do?
Hide one payment method when an order matches the method and location you choose.
- Payment method
Enter the exact name of the payment method to hide.
Apply the rule to Local Delivery, Pickup or Shipping.
Apply it to all locations, or to one specific store.
- At checkout
Customers whose order matches the rule don't see that payment method.
Can I offer cash on delivery for pickup only?
Yes. It's one of the help center's examples.
- The rule
Hide Cash on Delivery for Local Delivery, at all locations.
- Pickup
Pickup customers still see Cash on Delivery at checkout.
Delivery customers don't see it, so your drivers don't handle cash.
Can each store offer different payment methods?
Yes. Point a rule at one location instead of all of them.
- Bank deposit
The help center's second example: restrict bank deposit at specific store locations.
- Regional habits
Match payment options to what customers use in each store's area.
- One rule each
Add a separate rule for each payment method, delivery method and location you want to cover.
Why hide payment methods at all?
A shorter, clearer list at the point of paying.
- Fewer wrong choices
Customers can't pick a payment method that doesn't work with the way they're getting the order.
- Less to read
Irrelevant options are gone, so there's less to decide at checkout.
The rule follows the delivery method the customer picked with Bird.
Two ways merchants use Payment Rules
Both examples come from Bird's help center.
| Capability | No cash on delivery for delivery | Bank deposit by location |
|---|---|---|
| Payment method | No cash on delivery for deliveryCash on Delivery | Bank deposit by locationBank deposit |
| Location scope | No cash on delivery for deliveryAll locations | Bank deposit by locationSpecific store locations |
| Customers who still see it | No cash on delivery for deliveryPickup customers | Bank deposit by locationCustomers at the other locations |
How do I hide a payment method?
Open Bird Settings, then Payment Rules, and click Add. Enter the payment method's exact name, pick the delivery method and locations, and save. The guide has the details.
FAQ
What else do merchants ask about payment rules?
How do I hide cash on delivery for local delivery orders on Shopify?
Add a Payment Rule in Bird with the exact name of your cash on delivery method, choose Local Delivery and all locations, and save. Pickup customers still see it.
Can I hide a payment method for pickup orders?
Yes. Choose Pickup as the delivery method when you create the rule.
Can different locations have different payment options?
Yes. A rule can apply to all locations or to one specific store location.
Does the payment method name have to match exactly?
Yes. Enter the payment method's exact name in the rule.
Can a rule show a payment method only for some orders?
Rules hide methods. To offer a method for pickup only, hide it for local delivery and shipping instead.
Do I need a developer?
Rules are added in Bird's settings: a payment method name, a delivery method and a location, then Save.
Terms on this page
- Payment Rules
- Bird's setting for hiding payment methods at checkout.
- Delivery method
- Local Delivery, Pickup or Shipping, as chosen by the customer.
- Location scope
- Whether a rule applies to all locations or one specific store.
Related features
- Click and CollectShoppers buy online and pick a collection time, so orders are packed and waiting when they walk in.
- Delivery ZonesDecide where you deliver by postal code, radius or driving distance from your store.
- Multi-location SupportRun every store or kitchen from one dashboard, each with its own hours, slots and rates.
- Fulfillment DiscountsGive an automatic discount for choosing pickup, or for any delivery option you want more of.
- Intelligent Rate ConfigurationsCharge by order value, weight, date, time slot or rush, with no separate shipping-rates app.
- Minimum Order ValueSet a minimum spend for delivery or pickup, per method and per location.
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The right way to pay, for every order.
Try Bird free for 14 days. Add a rule, place a test delivery order and check which payment methods show.