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Sofort payment gateway
Sofort payment gateway by Sven Wagener is a WooCommerce plugin that adds Sofort, a European online payment method, to your checkout. Customers pay through a direct bank transfer from their own account, and the plugin connects that payment back to the order in your store.
- Version
- 1.6.0
- Released
- Oct 28, 2023
- Developer
- WooCommerce
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- WooCommerce
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $11.99 a year on its own
What’s new in Sofort payment gateway 1.6.0
Version 1.6.0
Latest
- ImprovedMade plugin HPOS ready
What it does
Many shoppers in Europe prefer to pay straight from their bank account instead of using a card. Without a matching payment option, those customers may hesitate at checkout. This plugin adds Sofort as a payment method in WooCommerce, so buyers can choose a real-time bank transfer and complete the payment with banks across Europe. It requires WooCommerce, since it works as a gateway inside your existing store.
Once a customer pays, the plugin can update the order status automatically after the payment is confirmed, which saves you from checking each transfer by hand. It supports multiple European currencies and gives you transaction reports inside the WooCommerce dashboard, so you can track and reconcile Sofort payments next to your other orders. It is also ready for High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS) in WooCommerce.
Best for
- WooCommerce stores selling to customers in Europe
- Shops whose buyers prefer paying by bank transfer
- Store owners wanting automatic order updates after payment
Features
Sofort at WooCommerce checkout
Adds Sofort as a payment option in your WooCommerce store, so customers can select it alongside your other payment methods when placing an order.
Real-time bank transfers
Customers pay directly from their bank accounts through Sofort, with support for various banks across Europe and payments handled as instant transfers.
Multiple European currencies
Accept Sofort payments in more than one European currency, which helps when your store sells to customers in different countries.
Automatic order status updates
Order statuses change automatically once a payment is confirmed, so paid orders move forward without you updating each one manually.
Transaction reporting in the dashboard
Review payment reports inside the WooCommerce dashboard to track Sofort transactions and reconcile them against your orders.
Payment status management
Simple management tools let you handle transactions and check payment statuses from your store admin without technical setup work.
HPOS compatible
The plugin works with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage, so it fits stores that have switched to the newer order storage system.
Sofort payment gateway older versions
- 1.5.1Apr 18, 20231 fix
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Sofort payment gateway
Do I need WooCommerce to use this plugin?
Yes. The plugin is a payment gateway for WooCommerce, so it requires WooCommerce to be active on your WordPress site. It adds Sofort as a payment method inside your existing WooCommerce checkout.
How do customers pay with Sofort?
At checkout, customers choose Sofort and pay directly from their bank account through a real-time bank transfer. The gateway supports various banks across Europe, which suits shoppers who would rather not use a card.
Will my orders update when a payment goes through?
Yes. Once a Sofort payment is confirmed, the plugin updates the order status automatically. You can also view transaction reports in the WooCommerce dashboard to track and reconcile payments.
Does it work with WooCommerce HPOS?
Yes. The plugin has been made ready for High-Performance Order Storage, so it can be used on WooCommerce stores that have moved to that order storage system.
Is Sofort payment gateway free?
The code of Sofort payment gateway 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 Sofort payment gateway is this?
Version 1.6.0, released Oct 28, 2023. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Sofort payment gateway?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Sofort payment gateway automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Sofort payment gateway need?
Sofort payment gateway needs WooCommerce installed and active.
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