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myCred SMS Payments
myCred SMS Payments is a plugin add-on by myCred that brings point transactions to text messaging. Users can check their point balance or transfer points to other members by sending a formatted SMS, with messaging handled through Twilio.
- Version
- 1.0.6
- Released
- Aug 8, 2025
- Developer
- myCred
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- BuddyPress
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in myCred SMS Payments 1.0.6
Version 1.0.6 · Aug 8, 2025
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What it does
On a site that runs a myCred point system, members usually have to log in to see their balance or send points to someone else. This add-on lets them do both from their phone by sending specially formatted text messages. It connects to Twilio for sending and receiving SMS, so users with verified phone numbers can manage their points without opening the website. That makes it a fit for community sites, loyalty programs and reward setups where people want quick access to their points away from a computer.
Site administrators keep control over how transfers work. You can send optional confirmation texts after each transfer, give users a set window to cancel a transfer, and respect the limits configured in the myCred Transfer add-on. Recipients can be identified by user ID, login or email. Every transfer and cancellation is logged in myCred for auditing, and outgoing replies can be customized within the 160-character SMS limit, which also helps you manage Twilio costs. The plugin lists BuddyPress as a requirement and works on single sites and multisite networks.
Best for
- Community sites running a myCred point system
- Loyalty and rewards programs with mobile users
- BuddyPress sites or multisite networks using myCred points
Features
Transfer points by text
Users send points to other members by texting a simple command, so transfers happen without logging in or visiting the website.
Balance checks over SMS
Members text a request and receive their current point balance as a reply, wherever they have mobile access.
Twilio messaging
SMS sending and receiving runs through Twilio, using verified phone numbers to handle incoming commands and outgoing replies.
Confirmation messages
You can choose to send a confirmation text to users after every transfer so they have a clear record of what happened.
Cancellation window
Give users a customizable timeframe to cancel a point transfer after sending it, which helps correct mistakes.
Transfer limits
Works with the myCred Transfer add-on to respect the point transfer limits you have already set and help prevent abuse.
Flexible recipient identification
SMS commands can identify the recipient by user ID, login or email, depending on how you prefer to manage users.
Logging and custom replies
All transfers and cancellations are logged in myCred, and outgoing replies can be edited within the 160-character SMS limit.
myCred SMS Payments older versions
- 1.0.4Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about myCred SMS Payments
What can users actually do by text message?
Users can check their current point balance and transfer points to other members by sending specially formatted SMS commands. Optional confirmation texts can follow each transfer, and users can cancel a transfer within a timeframe you set.
Do I need a Twilio account to use this?
Yes. The add-on is powered by Twilio's messaging service, which handles the SMS sending and receiving with verified phone numbers. You can also keep reply messages within the 160-character limit to help manage Twilio costs.
Can I stop users from sending too many points?
The add-on works with the myCred Transfer add-on and respects the transfer limits you have set there. Every transfer and cancellation is also logged in myCred, so you can review activity and spot problems.
Does it work on a multisite network?
Yes. The plugin can be used on single WordPress sites as well as multisite installations. It also lists BuddyPress as a requirement, so plan to have that running alongside myCred.
Is myCred SMS Payments free?
The code of myCred SMS Payments is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of myCred SMS Payments is this?
Version 1.0.6, released Aug 8, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update myCred SMS Payments?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of myCred SMS Payments automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does myCred SMS Payments need?
myCred SMS Payments needs BuddyPress installed and active.
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