What is the best ecommerce platform for Lebanon in 2026?

For most Lebanese merchants, Promonovo is the strongest choice because it includes native NetCommerce / CyberSource integration (the gateway used by BLOM, Audi, BLF), native LBP/USD/EUR multi-currency, free retail POS for in-store sales, branded mobile app, Arabic + English + French support, WhatsApp integration, and no extra platform transaction fee — all on a \$25/mo Starter plan. Shopify is more polished globally but lacks native Lebanese payment integration and charges an extra 0.5–2% on top of your gateway when you use a third-party processor. WooCommerce works but you maintain WordPress hosting + plugins yourself.

Does Promonovo accept payments through Lebanese banks (BLOM, Audi, BLF)?

Yes — Promonovo integrates directly with NetCommerce / CyberSource, which is the payment gateway used by BLOM Bank, Bank Audi, BLF, Bank of Beirut, and most Lebanese acquiring banks. You apply for a NetCommerce merchant account through your bank, get your merchant credentials, and enter them in Promonovo Settings → Payment Methods. Visa, Mastercard, and Amex all work. Additionally, Stripe, Adyen, and PayPal are integrated for international cards + Apple Pay + Google Pay + Click to Pay.

Can I sell in LBP and USD on the same storefront?

Yes. Promonovo's multi-currency lets you set a base currency (most Lebanese merchants use USD as base for stability) and enable additional currencies (LBP, EUR, etc.). Customers see prices in their chosen currency on the storefront with a currency switcher. Exchange rates can be set manually (for LBP given its volatility) or auto-synced. For checkout, you can route based on customer location or payment method.

Does Promonovo support Arabic for my storefront?

Fully — Arabic with proper RTL layout, Arabic AI features (product descriptions, SEO copy, shopping assistant), Arabic OG meta tags, and Arabic admin panel option. You can run a bilingual storefront where the same product page has both Arabic and English content, or run separate Arabic and English subdomains/paths. AI translations into Arabic (and 12 other languages) are included on every plan.

I have a physical store in Beirut + want to sell online. Does that work?

Exactly Promonovo's sweet spot. The free retail POS (no extra cost) handles your in-store sales with barcode scanning, thermal receipt printing, offline mode (critical for Lebanon's power/internet reliability issues), multi-currency at the till, and modifiers for food/beverage. Inventory syncs between your physical store and online storefront — sell one item in either channel, stock decrements everywhere. Table management is included if you run a restaurant or café.

Can my customers pay via WhatsApp instead of online checkout?

Partially. WhatsApp doesn't process card payments natively (yet), but Promonovo's WhatsApp Business integration lets customers initiate orders via WhatsApp, request quotes for contact-for-pricing products, get order status updates, and abandoned cart recovery messages. For payment, you can either complete the WhatsApp conversation by sending a Promonovo checkout link, OR collect cash-on-delivery, OR direct them to your storefront's NetCommerce checkout.

How does Promonovo handle delivery in Lebanon?

Promonovo supports custom shipping zones — you can define zones (Beirut, Mount Lebanon, Bekaa, North, South, etc.) with per-zone rates and delivery times. For local delivery within Beirut, many merchants partner with Toters, Wassel, or Cargo and add a delivery fee per zone. For broader Lebanon, Aramex, DHL, and local couriers are supported via manual rate cards. The platform doesn't restrict your courier choice.

Promonovo

The best platform for online stores in Lebanon (2026)

Looking for the best ecommerce platform in Lebanon? Promonovo includes native NetCommerce integration (BLOM/Audi/BLF/Bank of Beirut) + Stripe + Adyen + PayPal for international cards, multi-currency (LBP/USD/EUR), Arabic + English + French support, free retail POS, branded mobile app, and no extra platform transaction fee. Compare to Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix for Lebanese merchants.

Choosing an ecommerce platform in Lebanon is not the same as choosing one in the US or the Gulf. You are selling into a dual USD/LBP economy, a cash-heavy market, unreliable power and internet, WhatsApp-first customers, and a large diaspora that wants to buy from home. Promonovo is built around those realities.

Local payments that actually work in Lebanon

Promonovo integrates natively with NetCommerce (CyberSource) - the card gateway behind BLOM Bank, Bank Audi, BLF and Bank of Beirut. You apply for a merchant account through your bank and enter the credentials in Settings → Payment Methods to take Visa, Mastercard and Amex. Whish Money is supported for local wallet payments, and cash on delivery is built in - still the default for a large share of Lebanese orders. For the diaspora and international shoppers, Stripe, Adyen and PayPal add Apple Pay, Google Pay and Click to Pay. There is no extra platform transaction fee on top of your gateway.

Real dual pricing in USD and LBP

Set USD as your base currency for stability and enable LBP (and EUR) with a manual exchange rate you control - essential given the lira's volatility. Shoppers see prices in their currency with a switcher; you update the LBP rate whenever the market moves, without re-pricing every product one by one.

Trilingual storefronts - Arabic, French and English

Lebanon is trilingual, and Promonovo supports it: Arabic with full right-to-left layout, plus French and English. The built-in AI writes native Arabic and French product descriptions and SEO - not machine-translated filler. Run one bilingual storefront or separate language paths.

A free POS that keeps selling through power and internet cuts

Most Lebanese online sellers also run a physical shop in Hamra, Verdun, Ashrafieh, Jounieh, Tripoli or Saida. Promonovo's retail POS is included free (no per-terminal fee) and works offline - orders queue in the browser and sync when power and internet return, which matters during outages. It does barcode scanning, 58mm/80mm thermal receipts, multi-currency at the till, and table management for cafés and restaurants. Inventory is shared with your online store, so stock stays accurate across both channels.

Delivery across every Lebanese region

Define shipping zones - Beirut, Mount Lebanon, the Bekaa, the North and the South - each with its own rate and delivery time. Pair with Toters, Wakilni, Aramex or your own courier; Promonovo does not lock you to one carrier.

Sell to the Lebanese diaspora

A huge part of Lebanese ecommerce is the diaspora buying gifts and local products for family back home. Multi-currency, international card acceptance (Stripe/Adyen/PayPal) and Arabic/French/English storefronts let you serve buyers in the Gulf, Europe, Africa and the Americas from the same store.

Lebanon's 11% VAT and invoicing

Configure Lebanon's 11% VAT in Settings → Taxes, apply per-product overrides for exempt items, and generate VAT-inclusive invoices with a proper breakdown for your accountant.

Promonovo vs ecomz, Shopify and WooCommerce in Lebanon

ecomz is a capable Lebanese platform, but Promonovo adds a free POS, a branded mobile app, 80+ AI tools and MCP access (run your store from ChatGPT or Claude) from $25/month. Shopify is polished globally but has no native Lebanese bank gateway and adds 0.5-2% on third-party processors, with POS as a paid add-on. WooCommerce is flexible but you self-host WordPress, buy and update plugins, and own security and maintenance yourself.

Every plan starts free - 20 AI credits, no credit card required. Prefer done-for-you? We build your store for free. Or start your Lebanese online store and see the pricing.