Description

The CyberSource gateway processes event registration payments directly in the Event Espresso checkout, connecting the registration flow to the CyberSource platform via API and capturing card data without external redirect.

Main Features

  • Integrated card processing
    Captures credit card data in the Event Espresso checkout without redirecting the participant.
  • Direct connection with CyberSource API
    Transmits real-time transactions to the CyberSource platform, authorizing or declining the payment.
  • Automatic registration confirmation
    Payment approval updates the participant’s registration status for the event.
  • Compatibility with multiple events
    Works on any Event Espresso event configured to accept the gateway as a payment method.
  • Configuration via the Event Espresso dashboard
    CyberSource credentials and parameters are set on the base plugin’s gateways screen.

Benefits of the CyberSource Gateway

  • Frictionless checkout
    Participants complete registration without leaving the event page, reducing abandonment.
  • Reuse of CyberSource account
    Organizations that already use CyberSource in other channels consolidate receivables on the same processor.
  • Wide card acceptance
    Allows charging registrations with credit cards supported by the organizer’s CyberSource account.
  • Reliable registration flow
    Payment validation occurs before confirming a spot, avoiding pending registrations.

Recommended For

  • Conference and congress organizers who charge paid registrations through Event Espresso.
  • Promoters of workshops, trainings, and in-person courses who need a corporate gateway.
  • Institutions and companies already operating with CyberSource that wish to unify event payment processing.

The add-on positions itself as a bridge between Event Espresso and CyberSource’s payment infrastructure, serving organizations that need an established processor for event registrations. The choice makes sense for those who already maintain an active account on the platform and seek to consolidate all conference, training, and congress billing under a single provider with integrated checkout flow on the site.

Frequently asked questions

Is Event Espresso CyberSource Gateway GPL-licensed?

Yes. Event Espresso CyberSource 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 CyberSource Gateway on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Event Espresso CyberSource 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 CyberSource Gateway cost at Ultrapack?

Event Espresso CyberSource 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 CyberSource Gateway include updates?

Yes. The current version of Event Espresso CyberSource Gateway is 2.0.1.p, published at Ultrapack on Oct 3, 2019. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Event Espresso CyberSource Gateway scanned before publication?

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