Description

The Authorize.net AIM eCheck addon enables electronic check (ACH) payment processing in the Event Espresso checkout, connecting participant registration directly to the Authorize.net merchant account via Advanced Integration Method. Bank data capture occurs in a dedicated form within the registration flow, with automatic confirmation of the transaction status in the event record and administrative panel.

Main Features

  • Processing via AIM
    Sends eCheck data to the Authorize.net gateway using Advanced Integration Method.
  • ACH Direct Debit
    Accepts payment from checking or savings accounts directly in the registration form.
  • Event Espresso Integrated Checkout
    Adds the eCheck option in the payment method selection step of registration.
  • Automatic Status Return
    Updates the transaction as approved, pending, or declined based on the gateway response.
  • Sandbox Test Mode
    Allows validation of the billing flow in a testing environment before enabling real transactions.

Benefits of the Authorize.net AIM eCheck Gateway

  • Lower Fees per Transaction
    ACH charges typically have lower cost than credit card fees in recurring volumes.
  • Credit Card Alternative
    Serves participants who prefer to pay registrations directly from their bank account.
  • Centralized Admin Management
    Maintains eCheck payment history alongside other event records.
  • Suitable for High-Value Tickets
    Reduces the impact of fees in conferences, trainings, and workshops with high ticket prices.

Who Is Recommended For?

  • Event organizers in the US who already have an Authorize.net account enabled for eCheck.
  • Promoters of conferences, seminars, and workshops with high ticket prices.
  • Associations, churches, and educational institutions that receive registrations via bank debit.

Designed for organizers operating in the North American market who need to reduce processing costs on higher-value registrations, the add-on expands Event Espresso billing methods without requiring manual integration with the Authorize.net API. Configuration occurs in a few fields in the panel, requiring only the merchant account credentials to begin accepting ACH payments.

Frequently asked questions

Is Event Espresso Authorize.net AIM eCheck Gateway GPL-licensed?

Yes. Event Espresso Authorize.net AIM eCheck Gateway 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 Event Espresso Authorize.net AIM eCheck Gateway on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Event Espresso Authorize.net AIM eCheck Gateway 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 Event Espresso Authorize.net AIM eCheck Gateway cost at Ultrapack?

Event Espresso Authorize.net AIM eCheck Gateway 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 Event Espresso Authorize.net AIM eCheck Gateway include updates?

Yes. The current version of Event Espresso Authorize.net AIM eCheck Gateway is 1.0.1.p, published at Ultrapack on Jul 6, 2019. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Event Espresso Authorize.net AIM eCheck Gateway scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Event Espresso Authorize.net AIM eCheck Gateway goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.