Short answer: in 2026, payment gateway integration in Pakistan typically costs between PKR 60,000 and PKR 1,200,000, depending on scope. Most small and medium businesses fall in the first two bands below. This guide explains what you get at each level, what drives the price up or down, and the costs people often forget.
The ranges come from typical project scopes in the Pakistani market. Your own quote should be based on a written scope, so use this guide to plan a budget and to compare proposals on the same basis.
Payment Gateway Integration price ranges in 2026
| Level | Price (PKR) | Approx. US$ | Typical scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plugin-based integration | PKR 60,000 – 150,000 | US$ 210 – 540 | Gateway on WooCommerce or Shopify |
| Custom integration | PKR 150,000 – 450,000 | US$ 540 – 1,610 | API integration in a custom app |
| Multi-gateway with reconciliation | PKR 450,000 – 1,200,000 | US$ 1,610 – 4,290 | Several gateways, subscriptions and reports |
US$ figures use an approximate rate of PKR 280 per dollar and are rounded. International projects are usually quoted directly in dollars or the client’s currency.
What drives the cost
Gateway choice
Some gateways offer ready plugins; others need custom API work.
Platform
WooCommerce and Shopify are faster than custom apps.
Recurring payments
Subscriptions and saved cards add work.
Reconciliation
Matching settlements to orders.
Multiple gateways
Each additional gateway adds testing.
What should be included in the price
Whatever level you choose, the proposal should list deliverables, milestones, warranty and ownership in writing. Compare that list across quotes; our payment gateway integration page shows a typical scope.
How long it takes
Most gateway integrations take 1–3 weeks plus the gateway’s own approval time.
Timelines depend as much on how quickly decisions and content arrive from your side as on development speed.
Costs people forget
- Platform subscription (for example Shopify plans) and app subscriptions
- Payment gateway transaction fees
- Courier and packaging costs
- Product photography
- Marketing budget to bring the first customers
How to get better value
- Write down the outcome you want, not just the features
- Start with the smallest version that delivers that outcome, then expand
- Compare proposals on the same scope, not on the headline price
- Make sure code, accounts and content will be in your name
Getting a quote
RankGhar’s payment gateway integration starts from PKR 60,000. After a free 30-minute consultation you receive a fixed written proposal within 48 hours. For a quick estimate, try our website cost calculator or app cost calculator.