Simplifying payment gateway integration with plug-ins

Popular e-commerce platforms, such as Shopify and WooCommerce, have made it easy for small merchants to start and run their online businesses. Many of them accept third-party plug-ins, empowering merchants to access additional features.

Understanding payment gateway plug-ins

Payment gateway plug-ins are software modules designed to help facilitate the secure transfer of payment information between a customer, an e-commerce website and the respective financial institutions involved. Specifically tailored for platforms like Shopify or WooCommerce and others, these plug-ins are the vital cogs that enable the processing of card transactions, digital wallet payments and other forms of online payments.

Four benefits of payment gateway plug-ins

1. Reduced development effort: Payment gateway plug-ins help minimize the need for extensive development work. This is useful for small merchants who may have limited developer resources. It can also ease the integration process, which can save valuable time and resources.
2. Low cost of value-added services: Merchants can also add more plug-ins to access additional value-added features, such as fraud protection tools and alternative payment methods.
3. Seamless user experience: These plug-ins can streamline the checkout process, helping to reduce friction and enhance the overall shopping experience. A smooth checkout flow can significantly decrease cart abandonment rates and help increase revenue.
4. Efficient financial management: Payment gateway plug-ins can automate transaction processes, facilitating easier reconciliation and tracking and management of sales and revenue.

Worldpay offers plug-ins for popular e-commerce platforms ─ including Shopify and WooCommerce, among others ─ designed to help small merchants easily accept online payments, and at a low cost. Talk with us to learn more.