To accept online payments in Mauritius, most stores use Peach Payments (cards and MCB Juice) or MIPS (cards from Mauritian banks), plus cash on delivery. You open the merchant account in your business name, connect it to Shopify or WooCommerce, and test every method before launch.
1. Why payment options matter in Mauritius
Many Mauritian shoppers still prefer to pay on delivery or by MCB Juice, while younger buyers increasingly use cards. A store that offers Juice, card and COD together removes the main reason people abandon checkout.
2. Peach Payments vs MIPS
| Peach Payments | MIPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Based in | South Africa, with a Mauritius office | Mauritius |
| Cards | Visa & Mastercard | Cards from banks in Mauritius |
| MCB Juice | Yes (partnership with MCB since 2024) | Check with MIPS |
| Shopify | Plugin available | Official Shopify app |
| WooCommerce | Plugin available | Official WooCommerce plugin |
| Payout | To your business bank account | To your Mauritian bank account |
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3. How MCB Juice works for online shoppers
With MCB Juice, customers pay using their mobile number and the Juice app – no need to type card details. For merchants, payments settle quickly and there’s no cash to handle.
4. Cash on delivery and manual Juice transfers
While your gateway application is being approved, you can launch with cash on delivery and a manual ‘Pay by Juice’ option (the customer sends payment and a screenshot by WhatsApp). This lets you start selling from day one.
5. Step-by-step setup
- Prepare your documents: BRN certificate, ID of the owner/directors, proof of address and Mauritian bank details.
- Make sure your store has refund, privacy, terms and delivery pages – providers check these.
- Apply to Peach Payments or MIPS in your business name.
- Install the plugin or app and enter your credentials.
- Enable cash on delivery and set delivery zones.
- Test card, Juice and COD orders, then go live.
Frequently asked questions
Can I accept MCB Juice on my website?
Yes. Peach Payments supports MCB Juice at online checkout, and a manual Juice transfer option can be used while your gateway is approved.
Does Shopify Payments work in Mauritius?
Shopify Payments is not generally available for Mauritian businesses, so local gateways like Peach Payments or MIPS are used.
Which documents do I need for a payment gateway?
Usually your BRN, owner or director ID, proof of address and Mauritian bank account details. Each provider confirms its own list.
How long does gateway approval take?
Often one to three weeks. You can launch with cash on delivery in the meantime.
Can I use PayPal in Mauritius?
PayPal can help with international buyers, but local shoppers prefer Juice, cards and COD.
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Anees has spent 10+ years building online stores. His team of 16 has delivered 3,400+ Shopify, WooCommerce and business websites for brands in Mauritius, the Gulf, Europe, Canada and South Asia.