Description

The SofortBanking addon adds the Sofort payment method (direct bank transfer) to Easy Digital Downloads checkout, processing charges in euros by redirecting the buyer to the bank’s secure environment. The integration automatically captures transaction confirmation and marks the order as paid in the EDD dashboard, without requiring the customer to register a credit card or intermediary account.

Main Features

  • Native Sofort gateway in EDD
    Registers the Sofort method among the options available at digital product checkout.
  • Redirect to the customer’s bank
    Directs the buyer to their bank’s portal to authorize the online transfer.
  • Automatic order confirmation
    Updates the sale status in EDD as soon as payment is validated by Sofort.
  • Support for euro transactions
    Processes charges in the service’s native currency, aimed at European markets.
  • Configuration via the EDD dashboard
    Enables Sofort account credentials in a dedicated screen within payment settings.

Benefits of SofortBanking

  • Reach to the European audience
    Serves buyers in Germany, Austria, and other countries where Sofort is widely adopted.
  • Lower checkout abandonment
    Eliminates card registration and uses the banking interface the customer already knows.
  • Operation without credit card
    Expands the customer base that does not use or have an international card.
  • Reconciliation without manual work
    Reduces payment verification by automatically confirming orders via Sofort’s response.

Who Is It For?

  • Easy Digital Downloads digital product stores serving the European market.
  • Businesses selling in euros that need a local bank transfer method.
  • Sellers wanting to reduce abandonment by offering an alternative to credit cards.

Designed for digital sales operations with a customer base in German-speaking Europe, the addon adds to Easy Digital Downloads a widely used billing channel in the region, integrated into the standard checkout flow. Centralized configuration and the method’s low friction help expand payment options without altering the rest of the store’s structure.

Frequently asked questions

Is Easy Digital Downloads SofortBanking GPL-licensed?

Yes. Easy Digital Downloads SofortBanking 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 Easy Digital Downloads SofortBanking on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Easy Digital Downloads SofortBanking on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does Easy Digital Downloads SofortBanking cost at Ultrapack?

Easy Digital Downloads SofortBanking 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 Easy Digital Downloads SofortBanking include updates?

Yes. The current version of Easy Digital Downloads SofortBanking is 1.0.0, published at Ultrapack on Mar 6, 2017. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Easy Digital Downloads SofortBanking scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Easy Digital Downloads SofortBanking goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.