(This documentation is associated with the Custom Payment Gateways for WooCommerce plugin.)
Welcome to the guide on the advanced options available for your custom payment gateway. These settings provide you with more control and flexibility to refine your payment process. Let’s explore these advanced options in a straightforward manner:
1. Minimum Order Amount
- What it Does: This option allows you to set a minimum order amount (excluding fees) for your gateway to appear on the frontend. If you don’t want to enforce a minimum, set it to 0.
- Default Value: 0
2. Enable for Shipping Methods
- What it Does: Here, you can specify if your gateway should be available for certain shipping methods only. Leave this field blank to enable it for all shipping methods.
- Default Value: None
3. Accept for Virtual Orders
- What it Does: Choose whether you want to accept this gateway for virtual orders. This setting can be toggled on or off.
- Default Value: Yes
4. Default Order Status
- What it Does: If you need more custom order statuses, you can use the free “Order Status for WooCommerce” plugin. This option allows you to set the default order status for transactions.
- Default Value: Default WooCommerce order status (pending)
5. Send Additional Emails: Send to Admin
- What it Does: Enabling this option may be helpful if you’re using pending or custom default order statuses and not receiving admin new order emails.
- Default Value: No
6. Send Additional Emails: Send to Customer
- What it Does: Similar to the previous option, this one may assist you in ensuring customers receive processing order emails if you’re using pending or custom default order statuses.
- Default Value: No
7. Custom Return URL (Thank You Page)
- What it Does: You can specify a custom return URL for the thank you page. If you leave it blank, the default URL will be used. You can also utilize placeholders like %order_id% and %order_key% for a more personalized thank you page.
- Default Value: None
Customizing Your Payment Gateway with Advanced Options
These advanced options offer you a higher level of control and personalization over your payment gateway. Whether it’s setting a minimum order amount, configuring specific shipping methods, or customizing order statuses, these settings empower you to create a tailored experience for your customers.
If you have any questions or require assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team. We’re here to help you make the most of your advanced options and ensure a seamless payment process for your customers.
