Description
The iDeal Mollie Gateway addon connects Event Espresso’s checkout to the Mollie processor, enabling iDeal as a payment option for participants in the Netherlands during the event registration flow. The extension processes transactions via Mollie’s API, logs the payment status in Event Espresso’s registration log panel, and automatically confirms the reservation once the buyer’s bank authorizes the transfer.
Key Features
- Integration with Mollie
Connects Event Espresso’s checkout screen to the Mollie processor via API keys. - Native iDeal method
Adds iDeal as a selectable option on the registration payment step. - Automatic confirmation
Updates the reservation status when the payment is approved by the issuing bank. - Sandbox mode compatibility
Allows testing transactions in a staging environment before activating the gateway in production. - Event Espresso panel logging
Records each iDeal transaction alongside the participant’s record for administrative tracking.
Benefits of the iDeal Mollie Gateway
- Reach of the Dutch audience
Accepts the most widely used payment method in the Netherlands for event registrations. - Lower checkout abandonment
Provides a familiar payment method that reduces drop-offs during completion. - Simplified financial reconciliation
Maintains up-to-date status in the panel without manual marking. - Seamless local operation
Meets Dutch market requirements without switching event platforms.
Who is this recommended for?
- Event organizers that serve participants in the Netherlands.
- Companies and associations that already use Event Espresso and need to accept local European payments.
- Promoters of conferences, workshops, and courses that sell registrations to the Dutch market.
Targeted at organizers operating events in the Dutch market, the iDeal Mollie Gateway addon fills a specific gap in Event Espresso by bringing the dominant Dutch payment method directly into the registration flow. The combination with Mollie’s infrastructure ensures stable processing of bank transfers and keeps payment control centralized in the same panel where reservations are managed.
Frequently asked questions
Is Event Espresso iDeal Mollie Gateway GPL-licensed?
Yes. Event Espresso iDeal Mollie 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 iDeal Mollie Gateway on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install Event Espresso iDeal Mollie 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 iDeal Mollie Gateway cost at Ultrapack?
Event Espresso iDeal Mollie 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 iDeal Mollie Gateway include updates?
Yes. The current version of Event Espresso iDeal Mollie Gateway is 1.1.8.p, published at Ultrapack on Sep 18, 2024. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Event Espresso iDeal Mollie Gateway scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Event Espresso iDeal Mollie Gateway 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-ideal-mollie-gateway.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
eea-ideal-mollie-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.
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