SEPA Payment Provider Usage Database
Explore 37.3k verified e-commerce stores accepting SEPA. Analyze payment adoption, merchant insights, and market opportunities.
Detected across 47.2k domains. 37.3k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
· · Next full refresh: April 2026
37.3k verified active stores out of 47.2k detected · 79.1% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
Custom leads with 27.1% of stores with physical delivery (9,695 stores) , followed by WooCommerce (26.4%) and Shopify (18.6%) .
Note: This distribution covers only stores selling physical products with active shopping carts and physical product shipping. Digital products, services, and non-transactional sites are excluded. All stores are verified by our proprietary AI model to ensure accurate e-commerce classification.
Top 10 Platforms (Physical Delivery)
9,695 stores
9,467 stores
6,661 stores
2,870 stores
1,620 stores
1,256 stores
960 stores
866 stores
741 stores
670 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Custom | 9695 | 27.05% |
| WooCommerce | 9467 | 26.41% |
| Shopify | 6661 | 18.59% |
| Shopware | 2870 | 8.01% |
| JTL Shop | 1620 | 4.52% |
| PrestaShop | 1256 | 3.50% |
| Magento | 960 | 2.68% |
| Gambio | 866 | 2.42% |
| Wix eCommerce | 741 | 2.07% |
| ePages | 670 | 1.87% |
| Modified eCommerce | 330 | 0.92% |
| plentyShop LTS, plentymarkets | 203 | 0.57% |
| OpenCart | 202 | 0.56% |
| plentymarkets, plentyShop LTS | 172 | 0.48% |
| Lightspeed eCom | 127 | 0.35% |
All Stores Distribution
Custom holds 22.0% share of all SEPA e-commerce stores (9,695) , with WooCommerce at 36.0% and Shopify at 15.7% (March 2026) .
Note: This broader view includes all domains where e-commerce signals were detected, useful for lead generation and competitive analysis. Some may be inactive or non-transactional. For verified active stores, see the default view above.
Top 10 Platforms (All Stores)
9,695 stores
15,849 stores
6,902 stores
2,963 stores
1,641 stores
1,359 stores
1,068 stores
886 stores
1,959 stores
677 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Custom | 9695 | 22.00% |
| WooCommerce | 15849 | 35.97% |
| Shopify | 6902 | 15.66% |
| Shopware | 2963 | 6.72% |
| JTL Shop | 1641 | 3.72% |
| PrestaShop | 1359 | 3.08% |
| Magento | 1068 | 2.42% |
| Gambio | 886 | 2.01% |
| Wix eCommerce | 1959 | 4.45% |
| ePages | 677 | 1.54% |
| Modified eCommerce | 335 | 0.76% |
| plentyShop LTS, plentymarkets | 211 | 0.48% |
| OpenCart | 221 | 0.50% |
| plentymarkets, plentyShop LTS | 173 | 0.39% |
| Lightspeed eCom | 128 | 0.29% |
Categories Distribution
Health & Beauty leads with 19.3% of all stores (5,350 stores) , followed by Clothing & Accessories (14.0%) and Food & Beverages (13.2%) .
Base: 27,750 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (74.3% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
5,350 stores
3,884 stores
3,656 stores
2,328 stores
2,065 stores
1,542 stores
1,234 stores
1,186 stores
1,166 stores
1,047 stores
Visual Distribution
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Beauty | 5350 | 19.28% |
| Clothing & Accessories | 3884 | 14.00% |
| Food & Beverages | 3656 | 13.17% |
| Home & Garden | 2328 | 8.39% |
| Electronics & Technology | 2065 | 7.44% |
| Vehicles & Parts | 1542 | 5.56% |
| Furniture & Home Decor | 1234 | 4.45% |
| Tools & Hardware | 1186 | 4.27% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 1166 | 4.20% |
| Business & Industrial | 1047 | 3.77% |
| Pets & Pet Supplies | 1010 | 3.64% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 1005 | 3.62% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 861 | 3.10% |
| Gifts & Special Occasions | 777 | 2.80% |
| Books & Media | 639 | 2.30% |
Shipping Carriers Distribution
DHL leads with 38.1% among AI-verified physical stores (17,872 stores) , followed by DPD (15.0%) and UPS (11.2%) .
Base: 25,358 AI-verified physical stores with detectable shipping carriers (53.7% coverage of all stores). Percentages show share of detected carrier instances (stores may use multiple carriers).
Detected from checkout/shipping pages and shipment widgets; cross-border carriers included where visible.
Top 10 Shipping Carriers
17,872 stores
7,014 stores
5,243 stores
4,424 stores
4,063 stores
2,527 stores
1,382 stores
826 stores
807 stores
566 stores
Visual Distribution
| Shipping Carrier | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| DHL | 17872 | 38.10% |
| DPD | 7014 | 14.95% |
| UPS | 5243 | 11.18% |
| GLS | 4424 | 9.43% |
| Deutsche Post | 4063 | 8.66% |
| Hermes | 2527 | 5.39% |
| FedEx | 1382 | 2.95% |
| PostNL | 826 | 1.76% |
| TNT | 807 | 1.72% |
| Osterreichische Post | 566 | 1.21% |
| Colissimo | 524 | 1.12% |
| Schenker | 486 | 1.04% |
| La Poste | 469 | 1.00% |
| Chronopost | 386 | 0.82% |
| USPS | 323 | 0.69% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 4,343 new stores were launched in SEPA , with the highest activity in 2026-02 (387 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
387 stores launched
385 stores launched
299 stores launched
409 stores launched
387 stores launched
361 stores launched
320 stores launched
335 stores launched
332 stores launched
288 stores launched
347 stores launched
493 stores launched
Monthly Trend
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 387 | 8.91% |
| 2026-01 | 385 | 8.86% |
| 2025-12 | 299 | 6.88% |
| 2025-11 | 409 | 9.42% |
| 2025-10 | 387 | 8.91% |
| 2025-09 | 361 | 8.31% |
| 2025-08 | 320 | 7.37% |
| 2025-07 | 335 | 7.71% |
| 2025-06 | 332 | 7.64% |
| 2025-05 | 288 | 6.63% |
| 2025-04 | 347 | 7.99% |
| 2025-03 | 493 | 11.35% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 37,246 active stores in SEPA are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (772 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
772 active stores
4,198 active stores
3,228 active stores
2,632 active stores
2,294 active stores
2,924 active stores
2,845 active stores
1,760 active stores
1,908 active stores
1,970 active stores
933 active stores
805 active stores
892 active stores
1,482 active stores
822 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 772 | 2.07% |
| 2025 | 4198 | 11.27% |
| 2024 | 3228 | 8.67% |
| 2023 | 2632 | 7.07% |
| 2022 | 2294 | 6.16% |
| 2021 | 2924 | 7.85% |
| 2020 | 2845 | 7.64% |
| 2019 | 1760 | 4.73% |
| 2018 | 1908 | 5.12% |
| 2017 | 1970 | 5.29% |
| 2016 | 933 | 2.50% |
| 2015 | 805 | 2.16% |
| 2014 | 892 | 2.39% |
| 2013 | 1482 | 3.98% |
| 2012 | 822 | 2.21% |
| 2011 | 800 | 2.15% |
| 2010 | 768 | 2.06% |
| 2009 | 761 | 2.04% |
| 2008 | 701 | 1.88% |
| 2007 | 614 | 1.65% |
| 2006 | 353 | 0.95% |
| 2005 | 337 | 0.90% |
| 2004 | 560 | 1.50% |
| 2003 | 490 | 1.32% |
| 2002 | 411 | 1.10% |
| 2001 | 779 | 2.09% |
| 2000 | 484 | 1.30% |
| 1999 | 398 | 1.07% |
| 1998 | 217 | 0.58% |
| 1997 | 61 | 0.16% |
| 1996 | 44 | 0.12% |
| 1995 | 3 | 0.01% |
Geographic Distribution
Germany leads with 72.1% (25,536 AI-verified stores) , followed by Austria (4.8%) and France (4.5%) .
Base: 35,430 AI-verified stores across 20 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
25,536 AI-verified stores
1,700 AI-verified stores
1,612 AI-verified stores
1,473 AI-verified stores
754 AI-verified stores
739 AI-verified stores
737 AI-verified stores
482 AI-verified stores
462 AI-verified stores
347 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 25536 | 72.07% |
| Austria | 1700 | 4.80% |
| France | 1612 | 4.55% |
| Netherlands | 1473 | 4.16% |
| United States | 754 | 2.13% |
| Spain | 739 | 2.09% |
| Italy | 737 | 2.08% |
| Czechia | 482 | 1.36% |
| Switzerland | 462 | 1.30% |
| Belgium | 347 | 0.98% |
| Poland | 296 | 0.84% |
| United Kingdom | 290 | 0.82% |
| Slovakia | 161 | 0.45% |
| Ireland | 161 | 0.45% |
| Portugal | 149 | 0.42% |
| Slovenia | 133 | 0.38% |
| Hong Kong | 116 | 0.33% |
| China | 104 | 0.29% |
| Sweden | 97 | 0.27% |
| Finland | 81 | 0.23% |
Featured Stores
A selection of notable and recently launched stores in this segment.
Notable Stores
A sample of well-known stores in this segment tracked by ShopRank.
Custom - Home & Garden
Custom - Electronics & Technology
Custom
Custom
Custom - Clothing & Accessories
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
Custom
Custom - Furniture & Home Decor
Shopware - Health & Beauty
Shopify
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 47.2k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 41.4k | 87.71% |
| Phones | 24.9k | 52.81% |
| Ecommerce platform | 46.3k | 98.10% |
| Couriers | 25.4k | 53.74% |
| Payment Providers | 47.2k | 100.00% |
| Categories | 30.1k | 63.77% |
| Social Media | 29.3k | 62.09% |
Coverage reflects detectability from public website analysis. Payment providers and shipping carriers are identified from checkout pages and shipping widgets. Stores using off-site payment flows or custom shipping integrations may not be detected. Actual adoption rates are higher than shown.
Market Intelligence
On-demand market analysis
Self-service access to market data and insights
- Search and segment stores by any criteria
- API integration for automated workflows
- Monthly data refreshes
- Market sizing and segmentation
Strategic Intelligence
Custom research and competitive analysis
Tailored intelligence for strategic decisions
- Custom market reports and analysis
- Competitive landscape monitoring
- Dedicated analyst support
- Flexible licensing and enterprise pricing
Market Intelligence
Understand the SEPA e-commerce landscape:
Analyze 37.3k verified e-commerce stores on SEPA - technology adoption, market share, competitive positioning.
- Track Competitive Shifts
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Monitor platform migrations, technology adoption, and market share changes across SEPA e-commerce.
- Size Your Addressable Market
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Segment stores by platform, category, traffic tier, and payment infrastructure to quantify your market opportunity.
- Monitor Adoption Trends
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Identify which payment providers, shipping carriers, and platforms are gaining or losing traction.
Data Access
- Interactive search and filtering via web app
- REST API for programmatic access and automation
- Monthly data refreshes with historical tracking
Use Cases
- Competitive intelligence and market sizing
- Technology adoption and platform migration analysis
- Sales prospecting and account-based targeting
- Investment research and due diligence
Frequently Asked Questions
- What data is included in the SEPA e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 37.3k verified SEPA e-commerce stores with 50+ data points per store: e-commerce platform, product counts, categories, payment providers, shipping carriers, estimated traffic, technology stack, and verified business contacts.
- How is the data collected and how often is it updated?
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We continuously crawl 300M+ domains using proprietary web crawlers, AI classification, and technology fingerprinting. The database is refreshed monthly, so you always work with current market data.
- How do I access the data?
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Self-service plans give you instant access through our web app and REST API. You can search, filter, and segment stores interactively or integrate programmatically into your workflows. View plans →
- Can I filter by specific segments?
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Yes. You can segment by country, platform, store size, product category, payment provider, shipping carrier, traffic tier, and more. All filtering is available through both the web app and API.
- Do you offer enterprise or custom licensing?
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Yes. For large-scale data needs, custom market reports, or dedicated support, contact us to discuss enterprise pricing.
Social Media Usage
Instagram leads with 31.5% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (18,507 stores) , followed by Facebook (30.6%) and YouTube (12.6%) .
Base: 29,300 stores with any detectable social profile (62.1% of all stores). Percentages show share of detected platform instances (stores may use multiple platforms).
Links and embeds detected on public pages; private/hidden profiles not counted.
Top 10 Social Platforms
18,507 stores
17,974 stores
7,415 stores
3,441 stores
3,106 stores
2,930 stores
2,277 stores
1,302 stores
1,044 stores
743 stores
Visual Distribution