Easy Digital Downloads Check Payment Gateway 1.3.5

The Check Payment Gateway for Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) is a simple yet effective payment method that allows customers to make payments by cheque. This gateway is ideal for businesses that prefer to receive payments through checks rather than using online payment processors.

Features:

• Offline Payment Method: The Check Payment Gateway is an offline payment option, meaning customers will submit their payment via cheque or money order rather than through an online transaction.
• Simple Integration: Once activated, this gateway integrates seamlessly with your Easy Digital Downloads store, enabling you to accept cheque payments easily.
• Customizable Instructions: You can provide customized instructions to your customers about how to mail the cheque, including the mailing address and any additional payment details.
• Order Management: After an order is placed with cheque as the payment method, you can manually mark the order as complete once the cheque is received and processed, providing full control over order fulfillment.
• No Transaction Fees: Since this method doesn’t require an online payment processor, there are no transaction fees associated with cheque payments.

Benefits:

• Simplicity: Ideal for businesses that do not need or want an online payment system but prefer dealing with traditional cheque payments.
• Security: Cheques provide an added layer of security, as funds are processed offline.
• Flexibility: Customers who are not comfortable with online payments can still complete purchases via cheque, widening your customer base.

Setup:

1. Install Easy Digital Downloads: Ensure that Easy Digital Downloads is installed and activated on your WordPress site.
2. Activate the Check Gateway:
   • Go to your WordPress Dashboard > Downloads > Settings > Payments.
   • Find the Check Payment Gateway option and enable it.
3. Configure Settings:
   • Set up the instructions for the cheque payment (e.g., where to mail the cheque, what details to include).
   • Optionally, configure any additional settings like custom email notifications or order statuses.

Conclusion:

The Check Payment Gateway in Easy Digital Downloads is a straightforward solution for businesses that still prefer accepting offline payments. With simple configuration and manual order processing, this gateway provides a practical option for users looking for traditional payment methods.