Ninja forms Elavon is a dedicated payment gateway extension that allows you to accept credit card payments directly within your WordPress forms without redirecting users to an external page. It connects your website to one of the world’s largest and most secure payment processors. This integration ensures customer and invoice information moves securely from your form fields into your merchant account.
WPExclusive members get access to Ninja Forms Elavon as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full Ninja Forms collection →
What Is Ninja forms Elavon?
Ninja forms Elavon is developed by Ninja Forms and is a payments plugin for WordPress. It belongs to the payments category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for financial transactions and billing. This extension provides a direct bridge between your form submissions and your Elavon merchant bank account.
The plugin solves the problem of interrupted checkout experiences by processing cards inline rather than sending customers to a third-party site. It is designed for businesses of all sizes that require a high-reputation, global payment solution directly on their own domain.
Ninja forms Elavon Features
The feature set is built around secure, direct integration with the Elavon global payment infrastructure.
Inline Credit Card Processing
Customers enter their card details and submit payments without ever leaving your site. The extension processes transactions within the form itself to maintain a consistent brand experience. Because there is no external handoff, you reduce the risk of cart abandonment often associated with third-party redirects in the payments workflow.
Flexible Pricing Controls
You can set payment amounts in three distinct ways depending on your business model. Use a fixed price for simple service fees or pull totals directly from field selections like checkboxes and dropdowns. For complex scenarios, connect a calculation field to handle tiered pricing or bundled rates, ensuring the charge updates dynamically as users interact with the form.
Advanced Customer Data Mapping
Beyond simple transaction numbers, the extension allows you to map any form field to specific Elavon metadata fields. You can pass names, billing addresses, and invoice numbers effortlessly into your merchant dashboard. This detailed mapping helps with backend reconciliation and ensures your records in Elavon are as descriptive as those in your WordPress database.
Testing and Deployment Modes
Switch between Demo and Production modes with a simple toggle to verify your configuration. This allows you to run test transactions and confirm credential accuracy before processing live money. It supports Merchant ID, User ID, and PIN authentication for direct account integration with no middleman involved.
Pricing
Check current pricing on the Ninja Forms Elavon sales page — WPExclusive members access it as part of their plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Site | $49/year | 1 Site | Plugin + Support |
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | Ninja Forms Elavon + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Ninja Forms Elavon plus hundreds of other plugins and themes — usually less than one premium license.
Latest Version
The plugin receives regular updates to maintain compatibility with the core Ninja Forms builder and Elavon API changes. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release.
How to Install
- Download the Ninja Forms Elavon .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Navigate to Ninja Forms > Settings and scroll to the Elavon section to enter your Merchant ID, User ID, and PIN
- Add a Credit Card field and a Collect Payment action to your desired form
Use Cases
Service Business Invoicing
Collect payments for professional services or consulting fees directly through a form submission. By mapping invoice numbers from the form into Elavon, businesses can keep their financial records organized in the payments ecosystem.
Event Registrations with Variable Pricing
Charge different amounts based on user ticket selections, session add-ons, or early bird discounts. The extension calculates the total as the user interacts with the form, providing an immediate and transparent price point before checkout.
Nonprofit and Donation Forms
Donors can enter a custom amount into a number field which then drives the payment total. This allows for both preset giving levels and flexible donation amounts, all processed securely through the Elavon gateway.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
A WPExclusive membership provides a cost-effective way to deploy reliable payment gateways across various client projects without purchasing individual licenses for every site.
vs Alternatives
| Feature | Ninja Forms Elavon | ARForms PayPal | Gravity Forms Add-Ons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inline Checkout | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (Redirect) | ✅ Yes |
| Account Mapping | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Direct Bank Sync | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Starting Price | $49/year | $22 | $59/year |
| Available on WPExclusive | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
Browse the full payments plugins on WPExclusive →
Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Processes credit cards directly on-site without disrupting the user flow
- Supports variable pricing through field totals and calculation fields
- Connects directly to existing Elavon merchant accounts with no middleman fees
⚠️ Limitations
- Requires a separate active Elavon merchant account to function
- Requires distinct First Name and Last Name fields; combined name fields are not supported
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is Ninja forms Elavon GPL Licensed?
Yes. Ninja forms Elavon is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) — the same license that governs WordPress itself. GPL gives any user the legal right to use, study, share, and redistribute the software. This is the legal framework that makes WPExclusive’s membership model possible.
WPExclusive distributes 100% original, unmodified files — the same release the developer publishes. No injected code, no alterations, no security risks.
Get Ninja forms Elavon on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime — giving you Ninja forms Elavon plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
Explore the full Ninja Forms collection → or browse all WordPress plugins →
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ninja forms Elavon do?
Ninja forms Elavon is a payments plugin used to accept credit card payments through WordPress forms. It connects the Ninja Forms builder directly to an Elavon merchant account for secure, inline processing.
Is Ninja forms Elavon free?
Ninja Forms Elavon is a premium extension. While Ninja Forms itself has a core free version, the Elavon integration requires a paid license or a WPExclusive membership starting at $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of Ninja forms Elavon?
The plugin is actively maintained — WPExclusive members always receive the most current release as soon as it is verified and uploaded.
How much does Ninja forms Elavon cost?
Retail pricing starts at $49/year for a single site. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month with no per-site restrictions.
Is it legal to use Ninja forms Elavon via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files — fully within GPL terms.
What are the best alternatives to Ninja forms Elavon?
Alternatives include the ARForms PayPal Addon and various Gravity Forms payment integrations. All are available on WPExclusive within the same membership.
