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Retail Media & Commerce
Accelerated Checkout
Express payment options like Shop Pay, Apple Pay, or PayPal that prefill details so shoppers can buy in one or two taps.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
Accelerated checkout refers to express payment options such as Shop Pay, Apple Pay, or PayPal that prefill a shopper's shipping and payment details. Customers can complete purchases in one or two taps instead of entering information manually. It reduces checkout friction, particularly on mobile, and typically lowers cart abandonment.