WooCommerce WePay Payment Gateway is an official extension that allows your online store to accept payments from credit cards and bank accounts using the WePay gateway. This integration focuses on speed and simplicity for North American merchants. It provides a specialized checkout experience for customers while maintaining high security standards.
WPExclusive members get access to WePay Payment Gateway as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full WooCommerce collection →
What Is WooCommerce WePay Payment Gateway?
WooCommerce WePay Payment Gateway is developed by WooCommerce and is a payments plugin for WordPress. It belongs to the payments category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for ecommerce financial management.
The extension allows merchants to start accepting payments quickly without complex merchant account applications. It is designed specifically for users who need a reliable way to process transactions without requiring an SSL certificate for every checkout method.
WooCommerce WePay Payment Gateway Features
The feature set is built around rapid deployment and flexible checkout interfaces for WooCommerce stores.
Flexible Checkout Interfaces
WePay Payment Gateway supports both iFrame and redirect checkout methods. The iFrame option allows customers to enter payment details within your site, while the redirect method sends them to a secure WePay page. This flexibility allows store owners to choose the experience that best fits their site design and security requirements in the ecommerce space.
Rapid Configuration
Setup is designed to take approximately five minutes. Merchants can connect their WePay account by entering a Client ID and API credentials directly into the WordPress dashboard. The plugin supports a staging mode using a separate Staging Client ID, allowing for thorough testing before going live with real transactions.
Broad Payment Support
The plugin accepts all major credit cards and bank account transfers (ACH). This ensures that customers have multiple ways to pay, reducing cart abandonment. By utilizing the official API version 2016-08-10, the gateway maintains a stable connection with the WePay infrastructure.
Pricing
Check current pricing on the WePay Payment Gateway sales page — WPExclusive members access it as part of their plan.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | WePay Payment Gateway + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers WePay Payment Gateway plus hundreds of other plugins and themes — usually less than one premium license.
Latest Version
The current version is 1.6.0. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release to ensure compatibility with the latest WordPress and WooCommerce core updates.
How to Install
- Download the WePay 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 WooCommerce → Settings → Checkout → WePay
- Enter your Client ID and API credentials provided by WePay
Use Cases
New Stores Requiring Fast Onboarding
The WePay Payment Gateway is ideal for businesses that need to start selling immediately. Its 5-minute setup process avoids the lengthy delays often associated with traditional bank gateways in the payments category.
Sites Without Dedicated SSL Certificates
Because the gateway offers a redirect checkout option where payments are processed on WePay’s secure servers, store owners can maintain security standards without strictly requiring a private SSL certificate on their own site for transaction processing.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Developers can deploy WePay Payment Gateway across various client projects to standardize the payment collection process. A WPExclusive membership allows for unlimited site deployments without per-site license fees.
Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Internal iFrame and external redirect checkout options for user experience control
- Extremely fast installation and configuration process
- Support for both credit card and bank account (ACH) transactions
⚠️ Limitations
- Primarily restricted to merchants in supported North American regions
- The product has been labeled as retired on some official marketplaces
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is WooCommerce WePay Payment Gateway GPL Licensed?
Yes. WooCommerce WePay 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 WooCommerce WePay Payment Gateway on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime — giving you WooCommerce WePay Payment Gateway plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does WooCommerce WePay Payment Gateway do?
WooCommerce WePay Payment Gateway is a payment processing extension. WePay Payment Gateway enables your store to accept credit card and bank transfer payments via the WePay platform with minimal setup.
Is WooCommerce WePay Payment Gateway free?
The plugin was originally sold as a premium extension. WPExclusive members can access the full plugin via their membership plan starting from $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of WooCommerce WePay Payment Gateway?
The current version is 1.6.0. WPExclusive members always receive the most current release as soon as it is available in our vault.
How much does WooCommerce WePay Payment Gateway cost?
Retail pricing for official WooCommerce extensions usually ranges from $79 to $199 per year. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month.
Is it legal to use WooCommerce WePay Payment Gateway via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files — fully within GPL terms.
Does WePay Payment Gateway require an SSL certificate?
While an SSL is highly recommended for all ecommerce sites, WePay Payment Gateway allows for a redirect checkout method that handles the secure data on WePay’s servers, reducing the absolute requirement for an SSL for transaction processing.
