Description
The Chase Paymentech Orbital add-on connects the Event Espresso checkout to the Chase Paymentech Orbital processing platform, transmitting registrant credit card data directly to the bank network at event registration time. The integration adds the Orbital gateway as a payment option in the registration flow, processing transactions in real time and returning immediate confirmation to the Event Espresso panel to release seats and issue receipts.
Key Features
- Orbital gateway on checkout
Adds Chase Paymentech Orbital as a payment method on the event registration form. - Real-time processing
Transmits card data and receives approval or denial response during registration. - Card data capture on-site
Collects card number, expiration, and CVV via the form hosted on Event Espresso. - Test and production mode
Allows toggling between sandbox and live environments directly in the gateway settings. - Automatic registration confirmation
Marks the registration as paid and releases the ticket as soon as the operator returns approval.
Benefits of Chase Paymentech Orbital
- Direct payments with the acquirer
Reduces intermediaries by connecting ticket sales directly to the organizer’s Chase account. - No redirection during registration
Keeps the registrant on the event site throughout payment, preserving brand experience. - Immediate confirmation to the participant
Sends the receipt and the seat once the transaction is authorized by the operator. - Centralized management on event panel
Consolidates payment status and registration data in the same Event Espresso dashboard.
Who is it recommended for?
- Event organizers who already have a Chase Paymentech Orbital account and want to charge via the website.
- Promoters of conferences, workshops, and in-person courses who use Event Espresso to manage registrations.
- U.S. institutions and companies that need to centralize card processing with a banking acquirer.
The Chase Paymentech Orbital add-on serves organizations that rely on Chase for transaction settlement and want to offer online event registration without switching to third-party gateways. Native integration with Event Espresso ensures each paid registration is accounted for, confirmed, and available on the organizer’s panel with the same level of control as other payment methods on the platform.
Frequently asked questions
Is Event Espresso Chase Paymentech Orbital GPL-licensed?
Yes. Event Espresso Chase Paymentech Orbital 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 Chase Paymentech Orbital on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install Event Espresso Chase Paymentech Orbital 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 Chase Paymentech Orbital cost at Ultrapack?
Event Espresso Chase Paymentech Orbital 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 Chase Paymentech Orbital include updates?
Yes. The current version of Event Espresso Chase Paymentech Orbital is 1.0.0.p, published at Ultrapack on Jul 6, 2019. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Event Espresso Chase Paymentech Orbital scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Event Espresso Chase Paymentech Orbital goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
This item is an add-on for the Event Espresso plugin. Installed on its own it throws no error, but it does not work either.
- Install and activate the Event Espresso plugin before this one.
- Download the file
eea-chase-paymentech-payment-gateway.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
eea-chase-paymentech-payment-gateway.zip, click Install Now and then Activate.
- Both stay active at the same time. Deactivating the Event Espresso plugin turns this add-on off with it.
- An add-on settings usually show up inside the main plugin screens, not in a menu of their own. If you find nothing new in the dashboard after activating, look there before opening a ticket.
Stuck on a step? Open a ticket telling us which one you stopped at.

UAU Ready