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WooCommerce SnapScan Gateway
WooCommerce SnapScan Gateway is a payment gateway plugin by WooCommerce that connects SnapScan to your online store. Customers pay by scanning a QR code with their smartphone, and the plugin confirms the payment so you can process the order.
- Version
- 1.1.12
- Released
- Nov 19, 2020
- Developer
- WooCommerce
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- WooCommerce
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in WooCommerce SnapScan Gateway 1.1.12
Version 1.1.12 · Nov 19, 2020
Latest
- ImprovedWordPress 5.7 compatibility.
- ImprovedWooCommerce 4.7 compatibility.
- ImprovedPHP 8.0 compatibility.
What it does
Many shoppers, especially in South Africa, are used to paying with SnapScan on their phones. If your store only offers card forms, those customers have to switch to a method they may use less often. This plugin adds SnapScan as a checkout option in WooCommerce, so buyers can scan a QR code and pay with the app they already know. Checkout stays on your site, with no external redirect pages for the customer to move through.
The gateway works inside your existing WooCommerce setup and requires WooCommerce to run. Once a customer pays, the payment is verified in real time, which helps you move orders along without checking each one by hand. Payment data is encrypted during the transaction. Setup is kept simple, so merchants can add SnapScan without a lot of technical work. Note that the developer has retired this product, which is worth keeping in mind when planning a long-term payment setup.
Best for
- South African WooCommerce stores
- Merchants whose customers already pay with SnapScan
- Shops adding a mobile QR code payment option
Features
SnapScan QR code checkout
Adds SnapScan as a payment method at WooCommerce checkout, letting customers pay by scanning a QR code with their smartphone.
No external redirect pages
Customers complete SnapScan payments without being sent to separate redirect pages, keeping the checkout flow on your store.
Real-time payment confirmation
Payments are verified as they happen, so orders can be processed quickly and you spend less time reviewing them manually.
Encrypted payment data
Transaction data is encrypted and protected during payment, giving both merchants and shoppers more confidence at checkout.
Straightforward setup
Configuration is kept simple so merchants can start accepting SnapScan payments without working through complicated technical steps.
Local payment option
Suits markets where SnapScan is familiar, giving local customers a way to pay using a method they already prefer.
Built for WooCommerce
Designed to work within the WooCommerce environment and fit into an existing online store setup alongside your other gateways.
Questions about WooCommerce SnapScan Gateway
Do I need WooCommerce to use this gateway?
Yes. The plugin is a WooCommerce payment gateway and requires WooCommerce to be active. It adds SnapScan as a payment option within your existing WooCommerce checkout rather than working as a standalone payment system.
How do customers pay with SnapScan?
At checkout, the customer chooses SnapScan and scans a QR code with their smartphone using the SnapScan app. The payment is then confirmed in real time, and the order can move forward without manual checking.
Will my customers be redirected to another site to pay?
No. The gateway is designed so customers can pay without being sent to external redirect pages. The payment step happens as part of your store's checkout, which keeps the experience consistent for shoppers.
Is this plugin still being developed?
The developer has retired this product as part of changes to the WooCommerce ecosystem. It still describes a working SnapScan integration, but store owners should factor its retired status into decisions about long-term payment options.
Is WooCommerce SnapScan Gateway free?
The code of WooCommerce SnapScan 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 WooCommerce SnapScan Gateway is this?
Version 1.1.12, released Nov 19, 2020. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update WooCommerce SnapScan Gateway?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of WooCommerce SnapScan Gateway automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does WooCommerce SnapScan Gateway need?
WooCommerce SnapScan Gateway needs WooCommerce installed and active.
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