Custom Shopify App for Layaway Solution

Problem Statement

The merchant needed a flexible payment solution where customers could purchase products through installments with options like weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or yearly payments. Shopify’s out-of-the-box features didn’t support this level of customization.

Solution

We developed a comprehensive custom Shopify app that addressed all the merchant’s requirements:

Key Features Implemented

• Custom Layaway App: Built a full-featured Shopify app specifically for layaway functionality
• Secure Customer Dashboard: Created a user-friendly dashboard with passwordless email login for enhanced security
• Payment Integration: Integrated Stripe + Plaid APIs to enable ACH-based automated payments
• Flexible Payment Options: Allowed merchants to configure installment options (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, yearly)
• Automated Payment Processing: Set up recurring payment collection based on customer preferences

Technical Implementation

The solution was built using modern technologies to ensure scalability and reliability:

• Backend: Hono framework with TypeScript for robust API development
• Frontend: React for the customer dashboard interface
• Payment Processing: Stripe for secure payment handling and Plaid for ACH transactions
• Database: PostgreSQL for reliable data storage and management
• Integration: Shopify Plus APIs for seamless store integration

Results

The custom layaway solution provided significant benefits to both the merchant and their customers:

• ✅ Enhanced Customer Experience – Customers could purchase high-ticket items with flexible payment plans
• ✅ Increased Sales – More accessible payment options led to higher conversion rates
• ✅ Automated Operations – Reduced manual payment processing and administrative overhead
• ✅ Secure Transactions – Bank-level security through Stripe and Plaid integration
• ✅ Scalable Solution – Built to handle growing transaction volumes

Technical Highlights

• Implemented passwordless authentication for improved user experience
• Created automated payment scheduling and processing system
• Built comprehensive admin dashboard for merchants
• Ensured PCI compliance through Stripe integration
• Developed real-time payment status updates and notifications

The project was completed in 8 weeks and delivered a fully functional, secure, and scalable layaway solution that met all client requirements.