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Why Is My WooCommerce Payment on Hold?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 4:57 pm

If you’re wondering why your WooCommerce payment is on hold, there are a few things that could be causing the problem. First, it’s possible that your payment gateway is experiencing an issue. Second, your bank may be holding the funds for security reasons. Lastly, there could be a problem with your WooCommerce account.

PRO TIP: If you are seeing the message “Why Is My WooCommerce Payment on Hold?” it means that your payment gateway is not configured correctly. This could be because you have not entered your API credentials, or because your account is not set up correctly. If you are using a Stripe account, for example, you will need to make sure that you have entered your Stripe Secret Key in the WooCommerce Settings. If you are using PayPal, you will need to make sure that your PayPal account is verified and that you have set up IPN notifications. If you are using a different payment gateway, please consult their documentation to ensure that you have set up everything correctly.

If your payment gateway is the issue, you’ll need to contact them to resolve the problem. If your bank is holding the funds, you’ll need to contact them as well. Lastly, if there’s a problem with your WooCommerce account, you’ll need to reach out to customer support for help.

In conclusion, if your WooCommerce payment is on hold, it’s most likely due to one of three things: an issue with your payment gateway, your bank holding the funds for security reasons, or a problem with your WooCommerce account.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

Devops woman in trade, tech explorer and problem navigator.