Start an online store in the United Kingdom
An ecommerce platform set up for the United Kingdom: prices in GBP, 20% tax preset, local couriers and 0% commission on every sale.
| Currency | GBP |
|---|---|
| Tax preset | 20% (prices include tax) |
| Cash on delivery | Available, off by default |
| Couriers ready | Royal Mail, Evri, DPD, Parcelforce, UPS, DHL Express, FedEx |
| Phone format | +44 |
| Storefront language | English |
| EU member | No |
Your store is set up for the United Kingdom
When you choose the United Kingdom at sign-up, Omniterra sets your currency to GBP, your time zone to Europe/London. Everything can be changed later.
Taxes
20% standard tax is preset, and prices include tax, as shoppers in the United Kingdom expect. You can change the rate and the tax display at any time.
Payments
Card and wallet payments are the norm in the United Kingdom, so cash on delivery is off by default. You can still turn it on, with fees, limits and fraud scoring, if your customers ask for it.
Card payments work through your own Stripe or PayPal account where they are available, with card fields, Apple Pay and Google Pay directly in your checkout. Bank transfer is built in, and there is no commission from us on any sale.
Shipping and couriers
Couriers commonly used in the United Kingdom are ready in your admin — Royal Mail, Evri, DPD, Parcelforce, UPS, DHL Express, FedEx — with tracking links filled in where we know the format. Add your own rates, free-shipping threshold and local carriers.
Checkout that feels local
The address form skips the region field, which is not used for addresses here, and phone numbers are checked against the +44 format.
See also: selling in several countries, payments.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell online in the United Kingdom with Omniterra?
Yes. Open a free store, choose the United Kingdom and the currency, taxes, couriers and payment defaults are prepared for you. You can sell to customers in other countries too.
Does Omniterra take a commission on sales in the United Kingdom?
No. Every plan has 0% commission; you pay only your plan and your payment provider’s own fees.
Can I sell in other currencies from the United Kingdom?
Yes. Keep GBP as your main currency and add markets with their own currencies and languages.
Try it on your own products
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