Worldpay is one of the largest payment processors in the world — processing billions of transactions per year across 146 countries. In the UK and Europe especially, Worldpay is the default for many established businesses. Terminal in the shop, Worldpay. Card-not-present transactions, Worldpay. Negotiated rates built over a decade of processing history — all through Worldpay.
Then you try to collect payments on a QuickBooks invoice, and Worldpay is nowhere to be found.
QuickBooks Payments — Intuit's own processor — is the only gateway with native invoice integration. It's US-only, it ignores your existing Worldpay relationship, and it charges its own rates. For UK and European businesses running QuickBooks Online with Worldpay, there has been no good answer. Until now.
This guide shows how to connect Worldpay to QuickBooks Online through Shuttle — keeping your Worldpay rates, settlement, and merchant account while adding online payment collection to every invoice.
The Problem for Worldpay + QuickBooks Users
If you're a UK or European business using both Worldpay and QuickBooks Online, you've likely hit this wall:
QuickBooks Payments isn't available outside the US. Even if you wanted to use it, you can't.
Worldpay doesn't integrate with QuickBooks invoices. There's no plugin, no API connection, no "Pay Now" button powered by Worldpay.
Manual bank transfers are your only option. You send an invoice, include your bank details, and hope the customer pays within terms. No card payments, no instant confirmation, no auto-reconciliation.
Reconciliation is manual. When payments do arrive, someone has to match bank statements to QuickBooks invoices line by line.
This is the reality for thousands of UK businesses: excellent invoicing software, excellent payment processing, and no bridge between them.
How Shuttle Bridges Worldpay and QuickBooks
Shuttle's QuickBooks Online Invoice Payments app connects your Worldpay merchant account to QuickBooks Online. It generates a payment link that you add to invoices — customers click, pay by card, and the payment is recorded in QuickBooks automatically.
How it works:
Install the Shuttle app and connect to QuickBooks Online
Enter your Worldpay gateway credentials
Configure features (saved cards, partial payments, notifications)
Add the payment link to your QuickBooks invoice template
Customers receive the invoice, click the link, and pay by card
Payment is processed through your Worldpay account
Payment is auto-recorded in QuickBooks — invoice marked as "Paid"
Your Worldpay rates, settlement schedule, and merchant account stay exactly as they are. Shuttle handles the link between the invoice and the payment.
Setup Guide: Worldpay + QuickBooks via Shuttle
Prerequisites
A QuickBooks Online account (any plan — works with international QBO)
An active Worldpay merchant account with gateway access
Your Worldpay gateway credentials (Installation ID, Merchant Code)
Step 1: Install the Shuttle App
Go to shuttleglobal.com/quickbooks-online and click "Get App." Authorise QuickBooks access via the standard OAuth flow.
Step 2: Connect Worldpay
In the Shuttle dashboard, select Worldpay as your payment gateway. Enter your Worldpay gateway credentials:
Installation ID — found in your Worldpay Business Gateway administration panel
Merchant Code — your Worldpay merchant identifier
Shuttle validates the connection immediately. If credentials are correct, you'll see confirmation.
Step 3: Configure Payment Settings
Choose the features that suit your business:
Saved cards — repeat customers can store card details securely for faster payment next time. Tokens stored via Worldpay's tokenisation service.
Partial payments — accept deposits, staged payments, or part-payments against an invoice. The outstanding balance updates in QuickBooks.
Email notifications — instant alerts when a payment is received.
Custom branding (Basic plan, $16/month) — your logo on the checkout page and a custom payment URL.
Step 4: Add the Payment Link to Invoices
Copy your unique payment link from the Shuttle dashboard. In QuickBooks Online:
Go to Settings → Custom Form Styles
Edit your invoice template
In the message/notes section, add: "Pay online: [your payment link]"
Save
Every invoice now includes a clickable link. Customers on desktop or mobile can tap and pay by card.
Why UK Businesses Choose Worldpay Over QuickBooks Payments
QuickBooks Payments doesn't operate in the UK. But even in markets where both are available, Worldpay offers advantages that matter to established businesses:
Negotiated rates. Businesses that have processed with Worldpay for years often have rates significantly below standard pricing. These are built on volume history and relationship — you can't replicate them by signing up to a new processor.
Terminal + online consistency. Many Worldpay merchants use Worldpay for in-store terminals and online transactions. Adding invoice payments through the same provider keeps all transaction data in one place.
Enterprise support. Worldpay provides dedicated account management for mid-market and enterprise clients. QuickBooks Payments is self-service.
Global acquiring. Worldpay processes in 146 countries and 120+ currencies. For businesses invoicing internationally, this reach matters.
Regulatory familiarity. UK and EU businesses operate under FCA regulation and PSD2/SCA requirements. Worldpay's compliance infrastructure is built for this environment.
QuickBooks Payments vs. Worldpay via Shuttle
QuickBooks Payments | Worldpay via Shuttle | |
|---|---|---|
Availability | US only | 146 countries |
Processing rates | Intuit's standard rates | Your negotiated Worldpay rates |
Settlement | Intuit's schedule | Your Worldpay settlement terms |
Payment methods | Cards, ACH | Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
3D Secure / SCA | US-focused | Full SCA compliance (EU/UK) |
Auto-reconciliation | Yes | Yes |
Saved cards | Limited | Yes (Worldpay tokenisation) |
Partial payments | No | Yes |
Custom branding | QuickBooks branding | Your brand (Basic plan) |
Account management | Self-service | Worldpay dedicated support |
Monthly cost | Included with QuickBooks | Free plan available, Basic $16/month |
For UK and European businesses, there's no comparison — QuickBooks Payments isn't an option, and Worldpay via Shuttle gives you everything you need.
What Happens When a Customer Pays
Customer opens your QuickBooks invoice (email or customer portal)
They click the payment link
A secure checkout page opens (Shuttle-hosted, PCI DSS Level 1)
They enter card details — 3D Secure is triggered where required by your Worldpay configuration and SCA rules
Transaction is processed through your Worldpay merchant account
Funds settle to your bank account on your usual Worldpay schedule
Payment is automatically recorded in QuickBooks — invoice status updates to "Paid"
The entire process is automatic. No manual reconciliation, no chasing, no matching bank statements.
Pricing
Shuttle Free plan:
Auto-record payments in QuickBooks
Saved cards
Partial payments
Email notifications
PCI DSS Level 1 compliant
No Shuttle transaction fee (your Worldpay rates apply)
Shuttle Basic plan ($16/month):
Everything in Free
Your logo on the checkout page
Custom payment URL
No advertising on checkout
Email support
25% discount if paid annually
Worldpay fees are yours. Shuttle doesn't change or add to your Worldpay processing rates. Your negotiated per-transaction fees apply as normal.
Common Questions
Will this change anything about my Worldpay account?
No. Shuttle processes transactions through your existing Worldpay gateway using the standard API. Your rates, settlement, fraud settings, and reporting remain unchanged. Invoice payment transactions appear in your Worldpay reporting alongside all other transactions.
Does 3D Secure / Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) work?
Yes. SCA and 3D Secure are handled according to your Worldpay configuration and the relevant regulations. For UK/EU transactions, authentication is triggered automatically where required by PSD2 rules.
I use Worldpay terminals in-store — any conflict?
None. The Shuttle integration uses your Worldpay account for invoice payment links only. Your in-store terminals, ecommerce gateway, and any other Worldpay integrations continue independently.
Can I accept payments in multiple currencies?
Yes, subject to your Worldpay account configuration. If your merchant account supports GBP, EUR, USD, or other currencies, those are available on the checkout page. Currency handling follows your Worldpay multi-currency setup.
We've been with Worldpay for 10+ years — will our rates carry over?
Absolutely. That's the entire point. Your Worldpay rates — however they've been negotiated — apply to every transaction processed through Shuttle. You're not signing up to a new processor; you're connecting the one you already have.
Is this just for the UK?
No. Worldpay operates globally. If you have a Worldpay merchant account in any supported country, the integration works. It's particularly popular with UK businesses because QuickBooks Payments isn't available there, but the solution works anywhere Worldpay does.