Your free WhatsApp store in Singapore, paid by PayNow 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.
PayNow
Choose the “PayNow” type, enter your mobile number or UEN and upload your PayNow QR: customers scan it from any banking app at checkout.
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 (FAST)
Add “Bank transfer” with your bank, account number and account name; customers copy it at checkout and send you the receipt on WhatsApp.
Cash on self-collection
Offer free pickup at checkout and take cash or a transfer when the customer collects.
How to start your WhatsApp store in Singapore
- 1
Create your store
Enter a name, your WhatsApp number and your currency (SGD). Add products with a photo and price, or import them from a CSV or Google Sheet.
- 2
Add how you get paid
Add PayNow 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 Singapore
In Singapore home-based businesses (bakers, cookie and kueh makers, florists, jewellery and clothing sellers) take orders on Instagram, Carousell and WhatsApp, and customers pay by PayNow. WAStore gives you a shop with prices in dollars and a cart, so orders arrive complete, with no commission and no monthly fee to start.
Customers scan your PayNow QR at checkout, and on Pro they can also pay by card or Apple Pay through your own Stripe account. Set a delivery fee, delivery zones by area, or self-collection.
Shops in Tampines, Jurong, Woodlands and Punggol, and across the country.
Delivery, registration and payments in Singapore
Delivery and couriers
Most home-based sellers deliver same-day with Lalamove, GrabExpress or their own car, and ship small parcels with Ninja Van, J&T or SingPost. Self-collection from your block or a nearby MRT station is common and free.
Registration and tax
Under the Home-Based Business Scheme you can run a small business from an HDB flat or private home without a licence, as long as you don’t employ outsiders or put up signs. You usually register a sole proprietorship with ACRA when you trade under a business name. GST registration is only required once taxable turnover passes S$1 million a year.
How customers pay
PayNow is how most people pay small sellers: customers scan your QR or send to your mobile number or UEN from any banking app. Cards and Apple Pay come through your own Stripe account on Pro, and cash on self-collection still works.
What WAStore costs in Singapore
- 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 Singapore
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 (PayNow 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 Singapore
Do I need a licence to sell food from home?
Under the Home-Based Business Scheme you don’t need an SFA licence to sell home-cooked food in small quantities, but you must follow food safety rules and not cause a nuisance to neighbours.
Do I need to register with ACRA?
Usually only when you trade under a business name rather than your own name; check ACRA’s exemptions for your case. WAStore works the same either way.
Can I charge a different delivery fee in your area and for the rest of Singapore?
Yes, on Pro: create one delivery zone in your area and another for the rest of Singapore, each with its own fee (or “to be confirmed”). The free plan has one flat delivery fee and free pickup.
Is WAStore free in Singapore?
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 PayNow 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.