Your free WhatsApp store in New Zealand, paid by bank transfer 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.
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.
Bank transfer
Add “Bank transfer” with your account name and number; customers copy it at checkout and send you the receipt 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.
PayPal
Add your paypal.me link.
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 New Zealand
- 1
Create your store
Enter a name, your WhatsApp number and your currency (NZD). Add products with a photo and price, or import them from a CSV or Google Sheet.
- 2
Add how you get paid
Add bank transfer 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 New Zealand
In New Zealand small businesses (bakers, crafters, plant and flower sellers, boutiques and resellers) take orders on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, and most customers pay by bank transfer. WAStore gives you a shop with prices in dollars and a cart, so orders arrive complete and you pay no commission.
Customers see your account number at checkout and pay from their banking app; on Pro they can also pay by card or Apple Pay through your own Stripe account. Set a local delivery fee, a rate for the rest of the country, or pickup.
Shops in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Hamilton, and across the country.
Delivery, registration and payments in New Zealand
Delivery and couriers
NZ Post and CourierPost cover the country, with NZ Couriers, Aramex and PBT as alternatives, and rural delivery costs extra. Many local sellers deliver themselves or offer pickup.
Registration and tax
You can trade as a sole trader under your own IRD number and pay tax through your income tax return. GST registration is required once turnover passes NZ$60,000 in 12 months. Food businesses operate under a food control plan or national programme registered with their council or MPI.
How customers pay
Bank transfer is still the most common way to pay small sellers, with the order number as the reference. Cards and Apple Pay come through your own Stripe account on Pro, and cash on pickup works locally.
What WAStore costs in New Zealand
- 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 New Zealand
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 (bank transfer 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 New Zealand
Do I need to register for GST?
Only once your turnover passes NZ$60,000 in 12 months. Below that you can choose to register, but most small sellers don’t.
Can I sell home baking from my WhatsApp store?
Yes, once you operate under a national programme or food control plan registered with your council or MPI. Many home bakers start with a national programme.
Can I charge a different delivery fee in your area and for the rest of New Zealand?
Yes, on Pro: create one delivery zone in your area and another for the rest of New Zealand, each with its own fee (or “to be confirmed”). The free plan has one flat delivery fee and free pickup.
Is WAStore free in New Zealand?
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 bank transfer 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.