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WooCommerce Alipay Cross-Border
WooCommerce Alipay Cross-Border by WooThemes is a payment gateway plugin that adds Alipay to the checkout of a WooCommerce store. It lets merchants accept payments from customers in China and other countries who prefer to pay with Alipay, with support for multiple currencies.
- Version
- 3.0
- Released
- Aug 4, 2021
- Developer
- WooCommerce
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- WooCommerce
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $7.99 a year on its own
What’s new in WooCommerce Alipay Cross-Border 3.0
Version 3.0 · Aug 4, 2021
Latest
- NewUpgrade to include Mobile API.
What it does
Many shoppers in China and elsewhere expect to pay with Alipay, and a store that only offers cards can lose them at checkout. This plugin adds Alipay as a payment option inside WooCommerce, so international buyers can pay with a method they already use. It focuses on cross-border sales, letting customers pay in their local currency while the gateway handles currency conversion.
The gateway processes transactions in real time, so orders receive payment confirmation quickly and can move on to fulfillment. Checkout is localized for customers, and support for multiple currencies and languages helps when selling across borders. It also includes a Mobile API for payments. It requires WooCommerce and suits merchants who want to reach Alipay users without building a custom payment integration.
Best for
- WooCommerce stores selling to customers in China
- Merchants handling international, multi-currency orders
- Agencies building cross-border shops for clients
Features
Alipay at WooCommerce checkout
Adds Alipay as a payment option in a WooCommerce store without complex setup, so it fits into your existing checkout and order workflow.
Cross-border transactions
Lets international customers, especially shoppers in China, pay for orders in their local currency through Alipay.
Multi-currency support
Accepts payments in a range of currencies and handles currency conversion automatically, with transparent fees that make bookkeeping simpler.
Real-time payment confirmation
Processes transactions in real time and confirms payments instantly, so orders can move to fulfillment without waiting on manual checks.
Secure, compliant payments
Relies on Alipay security protocols to protect payment data and follows international payment standards for cross-border transactions.
Localized checkout
Gives customers a localized payment process with support for multiple languages, so buyers see a familiar experience when paying.
Mobile API
Includes the Alipay Mobile API, adding support for payments made through mobile devices.
Questions about WooCommerce Alipay Cross-Border
Do I need WooCommerce to use this plugin?
Yes. This is a WooCommerce payment gateway, so it requires WooCommerce to be active. It adds Alipay as one of the payment methods shoppers can choose when they check out in your store.
Can customers pay in their own currency?
Yes. The gateway supports cross-border transactions and multiple currencies, so international customers can pay in their local currency. Currency conversion is handled automatically, with transparent fees that help keep your bookkeeping simple.
How quickly are payments confirmed?
Transactions are processed in real time, and payment confirmation arrives instantly. That means orders paid through Alipay can move straight into your normal fulfillment process without delays waiting for payment status.
Does it work for shoppers on mobile devices?
The plugin includes the Alipay Mobile API, which adds support for mobile payments. Customers checking out from a phone can pay with Alipay through the same gateway used for desktop orders.
Is WooCommerce Alipay Cross-Border free?
The code of WooCommerce Alipay Cross-Border 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 WooCommerce Alipay Cross-Border is this?
Version 3.0, released Aug 4, 2021. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update WooCommerce Alipay Cross-Border?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of WooCommerce Alipay Cross-Border automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does WooCommerce Alipay Cross-Border need?
WooCommerce Alipay Cross-Border needs WooCommerce installed and active.
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