Payment gateway in Chile – how to choose?

  • Resolved Michelle

    (@michellepace)


    7 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hello there.

    I am new to WordPress and have chosen Woo Commerce to help a friend in Chile who wants to sell his wine online. It is a learning project for us both. Unfortunately, Woo Payments doesn’t support Chile – I need to choose an alternate payments gateway. But not knowing any of them I am unsure which to choose/trust.

    Q1. Does Woo Commerce support https://www.webpay.cl and if so, how would I set it up if there isn’t an extension for it listed on WooCommerce Payment Gateways (Chile).

    Q2. Is it advisable to rather best to choose one of the payment gateway providers that are listed WooCommerce Extension?

    Thanks very much in advance,
    Michellle

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    Just for Reference (what Gemini suggested)

    Me: Woo Payments doesn’t support Chile, can you suggest similar alternatives?

    Gemini (https://gemini.google.com) answered:

    • WebPay: A popular Chilean payment processor that integrates seamlessly with WooCommerce. It supports various local payment methods like credit/debit cards, Redcompra (Chilean debit network), bank transfers, and ServiPag (multi-payment service).
    • Transbank: Another major Chilean payment gateway offering credit/debit card processing, webpay integration, and alternative methods like Multicaja (debit network) and Boleto Bancario (payment slips).
    • Mercado Pago: A prominent Latin American payment platform with a presence in Chile. It integrates with WooCommerce and facilitates payments through credit/debit cards, bank transfers, and Mercado Pago balance.
    • PayPal: A globally recognized platform that allows customers to pay using their existing PayPal balance, credit/debit cards, or bank accounts. It’s widely used and offers buyer/seller protection.

    These options cater specifically to the Chilean market, offering local payment methods familiar to your customers. Choosing the best fit depends on your specific needs and priorities. Here are some factors to consider:

    • Transaction fees: Compare the fee structures of each gateway to find the most cost-effective option for your business.
    • Supported payment methods: Ensure the gateway offers the payment methods most used by your target audience in Chile.
    • Ease of integration: Look for gateways with user-friendly WooCommerce plugins for a smooth setup process.
    • Security: Choose a reputable gateway with robust security measures to protect customer data and transactions.

    By researching these factors and considering your specific needs, you can select the most suitable payment gateway alternative for your WooCommerce store in Chile.

    Gemini.google.com
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  • Hi @michellepace,

    Thank you for contacting WooCommerce Plugin Support. It’s great to hear about your new venture into online sales! I understand the importance of selecting a reliable payment gateway, especially when Woo Payments isn’t available in your region. Let’s tackle your questions one by one.

    Q1: Support for WebPay
    WooCommerce does support WebPay through the Transbank Webpay Plus REST plugin. This official plugin allows you to integrate WebPay into your WooCommerce store. You can find the plugin by searching for “Transbank Webpay Plus REST” in the WordPress plugin repository. For more detailed instructions, please visit the Transbank developers’ page.

    Q2: Choosing a Listed Payment Gateway Provider
    It is generally advisable to choose a payment gateway provider listed in the WooCommerce Extensions store because these have been tested for compatibility with WooCommerce.

    Mercado Pago and PayPal are also excellent choices as they are well-known and integrate with WooCommerce.

    Let us know if there’s anything else we can help you with.

    Thread Starter Michelle

    (@michellepace)

    thank you Afzal, what a useful answer. Thank you!

    Hi @michellepace,

    Thanks for getting back to us. We are glad to help! If you have a few minutes, we’d love if you could leave us a review: https://www.ads-software.com/support/plugin/woocommerce/reviews/

    Just so you know – we will now close this ticket as solved. If you have any other questions or issues, please feel free to open a new ticket and we’ll be happy to assist you.

    Thank you for choosing WooCommerce and have a great day!

    Hello Afzal, I’m also from Chile, developing a website for a Lodge with DIVI theme. I installed WooCommerce and Bookings and Appointments For WooCommerce Premium from PluginHive. I’m also using WebPay PLUS as payment gateway, but my problem is that on the checkout page it doesn’t show it. It says “Pago al confirmar”.
    The website I’m working on is:
    https://upadesigners.com/propuestas/bb

    I also checked on my Dashboard: WooCommerce > Status and under “WooCommerce Pages” it says that the Checkout page doesn’t have the shortcode
    “La página no contiene el shortcode [woocommerce_checkout] o el bloque woocommerce/checkout.”
    But when I check the page, it has it!

    I’m very confused. I appreciate very much your help.
    Thanks!

    Carola

    Plugin Support Zubair Zahid (woo-hc)

    (@doublezed2)

    Hello carolateixido,

    Thank you for contacting WooCommerce support.

    As per our forum guidelines, I suggest you create a new topic so we can assist you separately.
    Appreciate your cooperation.

    Best regards.

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