New standard connector for Mollie makes payments in commercetools shops seamless and flexible

But how does an e-commerce agency become a developer of standard software? In earlier client projects, among others for the online bicycle retailer bravobike, we already noticed that the existing connector between Mollie and commercetools had room for improvement. To make the integration even smoother, we had developed individual solutions for Mollie for these shops in the past.

In conversations with Mollie, the idea then took shape to replace the existing connector in the commercetools marketplace with a new standard connector developed by us. The project was split into two parts. On one side, we developed the commercetools-certified connector that enables seamless integration of Mollie's payment services into commercetools. On the other side, we built a Custom Application that lets merchants configure and manage their payment methods themselves, without any developer know-how. Concretely, this means merchants can rename payment methods, adjust their order or add their own descriptions. Setting transaction limits, defining which payment methods are shown to which customers, and managing surcharges and fees are all possible through the intuitive interface.

Mollie did not just back the idea. The finance provider also brought a pilot customer into the project: Dutch online fashion retailer Otrium was to be the first to put Shopmacher's new standard connector to use.

To ensure the highest quality and reliability, after all, payment processes are among the most sensitive areas in e-commerce, we relied on a systematic development approach. A dedicated demo store allowed us to test the connector's stability continuously and automatically. Input from Otrium and our contacts at Mollie also helped us keep improving the connector under real conditions.

The Mollie Connector has since been approved by commercetools for the marketplace. For us, that is a big step. The successful development and certification underline our expertise in commercetools and strengthen our position in the growing market for Composable Commerce.

In close coordination with Mollie, we are already planning the next steps. Among other things, more payment options are set to be integrated. Beyond that, we want to continuously extend the functionality of the Custom Application, based on user feedback and shifting market requirements.

Our goal at Shopmacher will continue to be making the integration of best-of-breed solutions in e-commerce as simple as possible and giving merchants the freedom to choose their ideal setup. With the Mollie connector, we have taken an important step. Now we look forward to putting this expertise to use in the future too, to create innovative solutions for e-commerce.