### Guest checkout (no login required)

When a payer checks out as a guest, Paystand opens a **secure payment window (modal)** that displays the available payment options configured in your Paystand account—such as **bank transfer, card, or ACH**.

**Key points for merchants**

- Payers must enter payment information for every purchase

- Payment methods are not stored for future use

- Best suited for **first-time buyers** or **one-time transactions**

- Provides a simple, fast checkout without saved options

**Payer experience**

1. Customer selects **Checkout without logging in**

2. Paystand payment window opens with your configured payment options

3. Payer enters payment details and completes the transaction

Tips

- Encourage customers to pay using the zero-fee
**Paystand Bank Network** — it’s the most cost-effective
payment method available.

### Logged-in checkout (returning payers)

When a payer is logged into their BigCommerce account, Paystand automatically recognizes them and provides a **personalized checkout experience**.

**Key points for merchants**

- Returning payers can use **previously saved payment methods**

- Payers can add and save new methods for future purchases

- Checkout is faster and more convenient for repeat buyers

- Improves transaction tracking and reporting accuracy

**Customer experience**

1. Payer logs into their BigCommerce store account

2. Paystand payment window opens showing stored payment methods

3. Payer selects an existing method or adds a new one

4. Payment processes securely, and details are saved for future use

Tips

- Encourage account creation — logged-in customers always receive the
correct incentives, and it simplifies reconciliation on the merchant
side.

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#### Table of contents

Dual Checkout Flows for BigCommerce

- [Dual Checkout Flows for BigCommerce](https://support.paystand.com/hc/en-us/articles/41997469029403-Dual-Checkout-Flows-for-BigCommerce#dual-checkout-flows-for-bigcommerce-0-0)
- [Guest checkout (no login required)](https://support.paystand.com/hc/en-us/articles/41997469029403-Dual-Checkout-Flows-for-BigCommerce#h_01K7F933243YJY5EP1TMESXND2)
- [Logged-in checkout (returning payers)](https://support.paystand.com/hc/en-us/articles/41997469029403-Dual-Checkout-Flows-for-BigCommerce#h_01K7F96436NWGNEGBC3FZ9NYZK)