> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.auctionplusapp.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.auctionplusapp.com/products-and-checkout/get-started-with-orders-and-checkout.md).

# How Checkout Works

When a customer wins an auction or has an offer accepted, they complete payment through your standard Shopify checkout. This guide covers the checkout flow, the Ready for Checkout page, and payment reminders.

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## Checkout Flow

### Auction Wins

1. **Auction ends** — The highest bidder is automatically declared the winner. If a reserve price is set, the winner is only declared if bidding reached the reserve.
2. **Price is updated** — The product price is updated to the winning bid amount.
3. **Winner is notified** — The winner receives an email with a link to the Ready for Checkout page.
4. **Shopify checkout** — The customer adds their items to the cart and checks out through your store's standard Shopify checkout.

### Accepted Offers

1. **Offer accepted** — You accept the offer from the Offers page.
2. **Customer is notified** — The customer receives an email with a link to the Ready for Checkout page.
3. **Shopify checkout** — The customer proceeds through your store's standard Shopify checkout.

### Product Fees (Buyer's Premium)

If you have [product fees](/products-and-checkout/product-fees-and-buyers-premium.md) configured, the fee is automatically added at checkout as a separate line item. The fee is calculated based on the winning bid or offer amount.

### Multiple Wins

Customers can combine multiple auction wins, accepted offers, and regular store products into a single cart and check out in one transaction.

> Because Auction Plus uses your Shopify checkout, customers benefit from all the payment methods, shipping options, and tax calculations you already have configured.

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## The Ready for Checkout Page

The Ready for Checkout page lists all outstanding items a customer owes payment for. The URL is:

```
https://yourstore.com/apps/auction-plus
```

### How Customers Access It

* **Winner notification email** — Every win notification includes a direct link. This is the most common path.
* **Customer account navigation** — For stores using Shopify's new customer accounts, add a link via the Checkout Editor (see [Customer Accounts](/start-here/customer-accounts.md)).
* **Direct URL** — Share `https://yourstore.com/apps/auction-plus` via email or as a menu item. Logged-in customers see their own items.

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## Tips

* Set up [Payment Reminders](/customers-and-bidders/payment-reminders.md) to follow up with customers who haven't paid.
* If a customer fails to pay within a reasonable timeframe, consider [banning them](/customers-and-bidders/banning-customers.md) or sending a second-chance offer to a runner-up bidder. See [Declaring Winners](/auctions/managing-winners-and-second-chance-offers.md).