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# Rename payment methods
> Rename or add a prefix or suffix to the selected payment methods, or translate payment method names at checkout, under the specified conditions.
## Rule overview
This rule allows you to rename, or add a prefix, suffix, or translate payment methods at checkout based on defined conditions. You can customize how payment method labels are displayed using criteria such as cart value, shipping address, customer tags, product details, and more.
This helps enhance clarity, support localization, and improve the overall checkout experience for customers.
## Sample configuration
The following steps show how to create and configure a **Rename Payment Methods** rule using the app.
### Create a new rule
From your [Shopify admin](/guides/en/get-started/installation#go-to-the-app), open the app. In the sidebar, go to the [Rules](/guides/en/get-started/quickstart#create-a-sample-rule) section and click *"Create Rule"*.
Then, You’ll be redirected to the **Select checkout rule type screen**. Choose *category "Payment" → select checkout rule type "Rename Payment Methods" → click “Select Rule”*.
Next, you’ll land on the **Create new rename payment methods rule** screen, where you can configure your rule.
### Rule configuration
To configure the rule, first optionally we can add a name such as "Rename payment methods" to describe what it does. Then, select the rule [status](/guides/en/get-started/concepts#status): Testing, Active, or Deactivated.
Here we are going to choose **Testing** status, so we can quickly test the rule without affecting the checkout for actual customers.
Next, on the same screen, select the relevant [condition set](/guides/en/get-started/concepts#condition-set), [condition](/guides/en/get-started/concepts#conditions-when), and [action](/guides/en/get-started/concepts#action-what).
> As an example, We are using **Condition set 1**, setting the rule to run **Always**, and configuring it to rename the payment method **"Cash on Delivery (COD)"** to **"Pay Cash"**.
**Rename these payment methods** with method-name match operators: **contains**, **does not contain**, **is**, **is not**.
For each matched method, choose one output mode:
* **Rename to**: fully replace the method name.
* **Add prefix**: add custom text before the original method name.
* **Add suffix**: add custom text after the original method name.
For method-name matching in this rule:
* Matching is case-insensitive.
* `*` wildcard is supported in user input (for example: `Standard*`, `*Express*`, `*Pickup`).
* **contains** / **does not contain** use partial matching.
* **is** / **is not** support exact text and wildcard patterns.
* If you add multiple method rows, they are evaluated as OR (any matching row can apply).
Optionally, you can add translations for **rename**, **prefix**, and **suffix** by clicking the **add translation icon**.
Then select a language from the dropdown and enter the translated message for the selected language. The text entered in the first row will be used as the default text and displayed whenever a translation is not available.
You can also add multiple translations by clicking the **Add Translation** button and repeating the same process for each language.
Finally, click the Save button at the top to create and save your rule.
## Test the rule
Since, the rule is set to testing status, we have to use `test@testing.com` as the email, instead of the actual email, to run the rule at checkout.
The image below shows the checkout page before the testing email
address was used. Please note the Cash on Delivery (COD) payment method is not
yet renamed.
After setting the email, the checkout rule runs and renames the specified payment methods. We can verify that the **"Cash on Delivery (COD)"** payment method is now displayed as **"Pay Cash"**, as shown below.
## Activate the rule
Once testing is done, we can activate the rule, so it can start making changes to the checkout for actual customers. Only activated rules can make changes to the checkout for all customers.
Click on **Rules** in the sidebar to view all rules. Select the rule you want to activate, then click the **Activate** button to activate it.
Rule activation is only available on paid plans. If you haven't upgraded your
plan yet, follow the instructions
[here](/guides/en/get-started/installation#upgrade-your-plan) to upgrade.
## Limitations
* Payment methods that only show a logo can't be renamed.
* PayPal, Amazon Pay, Shop Pay, and some other payment methods can't be renamed.
* For US/Canada-based stores, the Credit card option can't be changed unless you are on Shopify Plus. This limitation comes from Shopify.
Next, you’ll land on the **Create new rename payment methods rule** screen, where you can configure your rule.
### Rule configuration
To configure the rule, first optionally we can add a name such as "Rename payment methods" to describe what it does. Then, select the rule [status](/guides/en/get-started/concepts#status): Testing, Active, or Deactivated.
Here we are going to choose **Testing** status, so we can quickly test the rule without affecting the checkout for actual customers.
Next, on the same screen, select the relevant [condition set](/guides/en/get-started/concepts#condition-set), [condition](/guides/en/get-started/concepts#conditions-when), and [action](/guides/en/get-started/concepts#action-what).
> As an example, We are using **Condition set 1**, setting the rule to run **Always**, and configuring it to rename the payment method **"Cash on Delivery (COD)"** to **"Pay Cash"**.
**Rename these payment methods** with method-name match operators: **contains**, **does not contain**, **is**, **is not**.
For each matched method, choose one output mode:
* **Rename to**: fully replace the method name.
* **Add prefix**: add custom text before the original method name.
* **Add suffix**: add custom text after the original method name.
Optionally, you can add translations for **rename**, **prefix**, and **suffix** by clicking the **add translation icon**.
Then select a language from the dropdown and enter the translated message for the selected language. The text entered in the first row will be used as the default text and displayed whenever a translation is not available.
You can also add multiple translations by clicking the **Add Translation** button and repeating the same process for each language.
Finally, click the Save button at the top to create and save your rule.
## Test the rule
Since, the rule is set to testing status, we have to use `test@testing.com` as the email, instead of the actual email, to run the rule at checkout.
After setting the email, the checkout rule runs and renames the specified payment methods. We can verify that the **"Cash on Delivery (COD)"** payment method is now displayed as **"Pay Cash"**, as shown below.
## Activate the rule
Once testing is done, we can activate the rule, so it can start making changes to the checkout for actual customers. Only activated rules can make changes to the checkout for all customers.
Click on **Rules** in the sidebar to view all rules. Select the rule you want to activate, then click the **Activate** button to activate it.
## Limitations
* Payment methods that only show a logo can't be renamed.
* PayPal, Amazon Pay, Shop Pay, and some other payment methods can't be renamed.
* For US/Canada-based stores, the Credit card option can't be changed unless you are on Shopify Plus. This limitation comes from Shopify.