Custom payment gateways are a great way to add extra functionality to your WooCommerce store. By default, WooCommerce includes several payment gateways, but you may want to add a custom gateway for a specific purpose.
For example, you might want to add a gateway that allows customers to pay with Bitcoin. In this article, we’ll show you how to create a custom payment gateway in WooCommerce.
Adding a custom payment gateway to WooCommerce is relatively easy. First, you’ll need to create a new plugin or child theme. Then, you’ll need to add the following code to your plugin or child theme:
add_filter( 'woocommerce_payment_gateways', 'my_custom_gateway' );
function my_custom_gateway( $methods ) {
$methods[] = 'WC_My_Custom_Gateway';
return $methods;
}
This code tells WooCommerce that your custom payment gateway exists and should be displayed on the checkout page. Next, you’ll need to create the WC_My_Custom_Gateway class. This class should extend the WC_Payment_Gateway class and include the following methods:
__construct()The __construct() method is used to setup the basic properties of your payment gateway. These include the id, title, and description of your gateway.
init_form_fields()The init_form_fields() method is used to setup the fields that will be displayed on the settings page for your gateway. These fields will allow you to configure your gateway.
process_payment()The process_payment() method is used to process the payment when the customer clicks on the “Place order” button. This method will charge the customer’s credit card (or whatever payment method they’re using) and return a result indicating whether or not the payment was successful.
Once you’ve added these methods to your WC_My_Custom_Gateway class, your custom payment gateway should be operational. If you run into any errors, be sure to check the WooCommerce documentation or ask a question on the WooCommerce support forums.
Conclusion
In conclusion, creating a custom payment gateway in WooCommerce is relatively easy. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can add extra functionality to your store without having to code everything from scratch.
