WooCommerce Bluepay Payment Gateway is an eCommerce extension that allows merchants to accept credit cards and ACH eCheck transactions directly on their store checkout. It provides a direct connection to the processor network, keeping customers on your domain without third-party redirects. This plugin is highly practical for WordPress developers building professional retail environments.
WPExclusive members get access to Bluepay Payment Gateway as part of a full plugin and theme library, with plans from $9.99/month. See the full WooCommerce collection →
What Is WooCommerce Bluepay Payment Gateway?
WooCommerce Bluepay Payment Gateway is developed by WooCommerce and operates as a dedicated payments plugin for WordPress. It belongs to the payments category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for finalizing online sales and processing transactions.
The plugin solves the problem of checkout friction by processing transaction data without forcing users to navigate away from the shopping cart. It is designed for online store operators who maintain an active BluePay merchant account and require an integrated checkout experience.
Bluepay Payment Gateway Features
Bluepay Payment Gateway provides direct transaction handling options specific to North American banking networks and major credit card providers.
Direct Credit Card Processing
The plugin enables you to accept all major credit cards directly within your WordPress environment. Customers enter their card numbers, expiration dates, and security codes straight into the standard checkout fields. This keeps your branding consistent from product selection through final payment, a core feature among standard WordPress payments plugins.
ACH and eCheck Transactions
Beyond credit cards, the plugin includes built-in support for ACH and eCheck payments. This allows customers to pay directly from their bank accounts using routing and account numbers. Bank transfers typically incur lower processing fees than standard credit card payments, making this a useful option for wholesale orders.
Recurring Payments and Subscriptions
Bluepay Payment Gateway handles both one-time purchases and recurring payments. It integrates with subscription systems to store customer billing tokens securely. When a renewal is due, the gateway automatically processes the stored token without requiring the customer to re-enter their payment details.
WordPress Dashboard Integration
The gateway integrates deeply with the core eCommerce settings menu. Store administrators configure API credentials, manage test modes, and review transaction statuses directly from the WordPress backend. You do not need to log into a separate terminal to verify basic order success.
Pricing
Check current pricing on the sales page, as this specific extension is currently marked as retired on the official marketplace. WPExclusive members access it as part of their active subscription plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | Bluepay Payment Gateway + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Bluepay Payment Gateway plus hundreds of other plugins and themes, usually less than one premium license.
Bluepay Payment Gateway – Latest Version
The current version is 1.1.8. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release.
How to Install?
- Download the Bluepay Payment Gateway .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Navigate to your payment settings tab and enter your BluePay Account ID and Secret Key.
- Select whether to enable standard credit cards, eChecks, or both on the frontend checkout.
Bluepay Payment Gateway Use Cases
B2B Wholesale Merchants
Business-to-business merchants selling high-value goods face significant credit card processing fees on large orders. By activating the ACH eCheck feature in the plugin, store owners allow corporate clients to pay via direct bank transfer, lowering transaction costs while keeping the order centralized in the WordPress payments plugins ecosystem.
Subscription Box Providers
Store owners running monthly delivery services require a gateway that handles automated rebilling. Bluepay Payment Gateway communicates with subscription extensions to manage tokenized billing, ensuring monthly recurring orders process on schedule without manual intervention.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Agencies often build standardized eCommerce stacks for their retail clients. Deploying this plugin across client sites provides a stable, unified checkout experience. A WPExclusive membership eliminates per-site licensing costs, keeping project budgets predictable.
Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Keeps customers on your checkout page during the payment process.
- Includes native support for ACH eCheck transactions to reduce processor fees.
- Handles both one-time transactions and tokenized recurring payments.
⚠️ Limitations
- The extension is currently marked as retired on the official marketplace.
- Requires an approved merchant account with BluePay to function.
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is Bluepay Payment Gateway GPL Licensed?
Yes. Bluepay Payment Gateway 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 Bluepay Payment Gateway on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime, giving you Bluepay Payment Gateway plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does WooCommerce Bluepay Payment Gateway do?
WooCommerce Bluepay Payment Gateway is a payments plugin used to accept credit cards and ACH transfers. It connects your checkout directly to the processor network. The plugin is built for store owners with active merchant accounts.
Is WooCommerce Bluepay Payment Gateway free?
It is a premium-only extension. WPExclusive members get access to the plugin in plans starting at $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of WooCommerce Bluepay Payment Gateway?
The current version is 1.1.8. WPExclusive members always receive the most current release.
How much does WooCommerce Bluepay Payment Gateway cost?
The plugin is currently retired on the official marketplace. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month, covering unlimited sites and the full library.
Is it legal to use WooCommerce Bluepay Payment Gateway via WPExclusive?
WooCommerce Bluepay Payment Gateway is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files, fully within GPL terms.
Does WooCommerce Bluepay Payment Gateway support eCheck payments?
Yes. Bluepay Payment Gateway allows you to process ACH bank transfers alongside standard credit card transactions, which helps lower processing fees for wholesale or bulk orders.
