Description

The Mercado Pago Payment Gateway addon connects the BookingPress checkout to the Mercado Pago platform, enabling charges in Brazilian reais via credit card, Pix, boleto, and wallet balance directly within the booking flow. The integration processes payment when the reservation is confirmed, records the status returned by the API in the plugin dashboard, and releases the customer’s time slot as soon as Mercado Pago approves the transaction.

Key Features

  • Local payment methods: accepts credit cards, Pix, bank boletos, and Mercado Pago wallet balance in the BookingPress checkout.
  • Charges in Brazilian reais: processes transactions in the local currency, with no need for manual conversion or an international intermediary.
  • Automatic reservation confirmation: synchronizes the order status with the booking and releases the time slot as soon as payment is approved.
  • Credential-based configuration: connects the provider’s account to the gateway using the access token and public key entered in the administrative dashboard.
  • Sandbox mode: allows payment simulations in a test environment before enabling the gateway on the production site.

Benefits of Mercado Pago Payment Gateway Addon

  • Charges in the national currency: avoids currency conversions by receiving payments directly in Brazilian reais in the provider’s Mercado Pago account.
  • More checkout options: offers Pix and boleto in addition to cards, serving customers who do not use online card payments.
  • Less booking abandonment: reduces friction by using a payment method widely recognized by Brazilian and Latin American audiences.
  • Operation without manual intervention: automates payment settlement and time slot confirmation, eliminating the need for spreadsheet or email verification.

Who Is It For?

  • Independent professionals in Brazil and Latin America who use BookingPress to sell time slots and want to receive payments via Pix or boleto.
  • Clinics, beauty salons, offices, and studios that need to accept payments in Brazilian reais directly when an online reservation is made.
  • Service companies and providers that already operate with a Mercado Pago account and want to unify billing with booking.

Recommended for service businesses based in Brazil or in countries served by Mercado Pago that use BookingPress as a booking system and need to charge in the local currency using popular regional methods.

Frequently asked questions

Is BookingPress Mercado Pago Payment Gateway Addon GPL-licensed?

Yes. BookingPress Mercado Pago Payment Gateway Addon is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use BookingPress Mercado Pago Payment Gateway Addon on multiple sites?

Yes. You can use BookingPress Mercado Pago Payment Gateway Addon on multiple sites. The number of sites connected to Ultrapack Auto Updater is limited by your plan.

How much does BookingPress Mercado Pago Payment Gateway Addon cost at Ultrapack?

BookingPress Mercado Pago Payment Gateway Addon costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does BookingPress Mercado Pago Payment Gateway Addon include updates?

Yes. The current version of BookingPress Mercado Pago Payment Gateway Addon is 1.5, published at Ultrapack on Sep 26, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is BookingPress Mercado Pago Payment Gateway Addon scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of BookingPress Mercado Pago Payment Gateway Addon goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.

What are the requirements for the plugin BookingPress Mercado Pago Payment Gateway Addon?

Requires WordPress 6.5 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher.