Your free WhatsApp store in Bahrain, paid by BenefitPay and card, with no commission

One link with your catalog and a cart, and complete orders in your WhatsApp. Customers pay the way they already do. Free, with no commission on sales.

Create my free store

Get paid with what your customers already use

WAStore doesn’t process payments or take a percentage. You add your methods in Settings → Payment, and customers see them when they order.

BenefitPay
Add an “Other” method called BenefitPay with your BenefitPay ID or mobile number — upload your QR if you have one: customers see it at checkout and send you the confirmation on WhatsApp.
Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay (Stripe)
On Pro you connect your own Stripe account: customers pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and the order is marked paid automatically.
Bank transfer
Add “Bank transfer” with your IBAN and account name; customers copy it at checkout and send you the receipt on WhatsApp.
Cash on pickup
Offer free pickup at checkout and take cash or a transfer when the customer collects.

How to start your WhatsApp store in Bahrain

1
Create your store
Enter a name, your WhatsApp number and your currency (BHD). Add products with a photo and price, or import them from a CSV or Google Sheet.
2
Add how you get paid
Add BenefitPay and card, plus any other method you use. They show at checkout with your details and, if you like, your QR code.
3
Share the link
Put it in your WhatsApp status, Instagram bio or TikTok. Every order lands in your dashboard and in your WhatsApp, ready to fulfil.

Selling on WhatsApp in Bahrain

In Bahrain BenefitPay is how people pay each other, so home bakers, flower shops, abaya sellers and resellers already ask for a BenefitPay transfer on WhatsApp. WAStore shows your BenefitPay ID (and QR) at checkout, with prices in Bahraini dinars, and on Pro customers can also pay by card through your own Stripe account.

The island is small: same-day delivery across Manama, Riffa and Muharraq is normal, and many sellers just offer free pickup. Set one fee for the main towns and another for more distant areas if you need it. Selling in Arabic too? There is an Arabic page for Bahrain.

Shops in Manama, Riffa, Muharraq and Isa Town, and across the country.

Delivery, registration and payments in Bahrain

Delivery and couriers

Manama, Riffa, Muharraq and Isa Town are close enough that same-day delivery or free pickup is normal. Local drivers and apps cover the island quickly; a slightly higher fee covers more distant villages.

Registration and tax

Sijilat commercial registration is the formal path for a regular business. Home-based activities may use simplified home-business permissions depending on the activity. VAT (10%) registration applies once you pass the mandatory threshold.

How customers pay

BenefitPay is the default person-to-person and small-business payment method — ID, mobile number or QR. Bahrain is a Stripe country, so on Pro you can also take cards and Apple Pay into your own account. Bank transfers cover larger orders.

What WAStore costs in Bahrain

Free forever: up to 50 products, unlimited orders and 0% commission.
Pro: $7.90 a month (or $4.99 a month billed yearly) for your own domain, coupons, sale prices, delivery zones, analytics and more.
Try Pro free for 7 days, no card needed.

WAStore vs other options in Bahrain

Most WhatsApp store tools no longer take a commission. What differs is how many products you get for free, whether orders are capped, and whether customers see your local payment methods (BenefitPay and card) when they order.

Platform	Free plan	Orders	Commission	Paid plan
WAStore	50 products, forever	Unlimited	0%	Pro: $7.90/month (up to 200 products)
Take App	Unlimited products	50 a month saved in the dashboard	0%	Essential: $29/month
Shopify	None (free trial only)	Unlimited	Card fees; extra fee on Starter or with outside gateways	Starter $5/month; Basic $39/month
WhatsApp Business catalog	Free, inside the app	In the chat only	0%	— (no cart or web store)

Taken from each platform’s website in October 2026 (Shopify prices are US list prices). Plans change often, so check them before you decide.

Questions about selling on WhatsApp in Bahrain

Is Stripe available in Bahrain?

Yes. On Pro you connect your own Stripe account and customers pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay at checkout; the order is marked paid automatically.

Can I use BenefitPay and Stripe together?

Yes. Keep BenefitPay for customers who prefer it, and offer card checkout on Pro for everyone else.

Can I charge a different delivery fee in Manama and Riffa and for the rest of the island?

Yes, on Pro: create one delivery zone in Manama and Riffa and another for the rest of the island, each with its own fee (or “to be confirmed”). The free plan has one flat delivery fee and free pickup.

Can I show my BenefitPay QR?

Yes. Add an “Other” method named BenefitPay, enter your ID and upload the QR. Customers enlarge it at checkout and pay from the BenefitPay app.

Is WAStore free in Bahrain?

Yes. The free plan doesn’t expire: up to 50 products, unlimited orders and no commission on sales. Pro is optional.

Can I get paid by BenefitPay and card?

Yes. You add your payment methods in Settings → Payment and customers see them when they order. The money goes straight to you; WAStore never touches payments.

Does WAStore take a commission?

No, not on the free plan and not on Pro. Everything your customer pays is yours.

Do I need WhatsApp Business?

No. It works with regular WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business, and neither you nor your customers install anything.

Can I accept card payments?

Yes, on Pro: you connect your own Stripe account and customers pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The money goes to your account, and the order is marked paid automatically.

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