Description

The Sage Pay addon connects the Event Espresso registration checkout to the Opayo (formerly Sage Pay) gateway, processing credit card charges directly within the event registration flow. Ideal for organizers in the United Kingdom and Ireland who need to accept payments in pounds and euros with immediate reservation confirmation, without redirecting participants off the site during checkout.

Key Features

  • Native integration with Opayo
    Connects Event Espresso registrations to the Sage Pay/Opayo processor via a secure API.
  • Checkout on the site itself
    Collects card details within the registration form without redirecting the participant.
  • Automatic payment confirmation
    Updates the reservation status as soon as the transaction is approved by the gateway.
  • Multi-currency support
    Processes charges in British pounds, euros, and other currencies accepted by Opayo.
  • Sandbox mode for testing
    Allows simulation of transactions in the staging environment before enabling checkout in production.

Sage Pay Gateway Benefits

  • Reduced checkout abandonment
    Participants finish registrations without leaving the site, reducing drop-offs during payment.
  • Serving the British market
    Provides one of the most recognized payment options among UK participants.
  • Streamlined financial reconciliation
    Centralizes reservations and charges in the WordPress dashboard without needing to cross external reports.
  • Confidence in checkout
    Provides organizers with immediate confirmation of who paid and who remains pending.

Who Is It For?

  • Organizers of events in the United Kingdom and Ireland who already use Opayo/Sage Pay as a merchant account.
  • Promoters of paid conferences, workshops, and training sessions who charge in pounds or euros.
  • Associations, schools, and institutions that sell online tickets via Event Espresso and need a reliable European gateway.

For those running Event Espresso in the European market, the Sage Pay gateway addresses a critical funnel point: accepting card payments without friction and without relying on external platforms. The integration keeps registration control within WordPress, standardizes order reconciliation, and offers participants a smooth purchasing experience in local currency during reservation confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Is Event Espresso Sage Pay Gateway GPL-licensed?

Yes. Event Espresso Sage Pay 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 Sage Pay Gateway on multiple sites?

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

Event Espresso Sage Pay 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 Sage Pay Gateway include updates?

Yes. The current version of Event Espresso Sage Pay Gateway is 1.1.8.p, published at Ultrapack on May 17, 2024. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Event Espresso Sage Pay Gateway scanned before publication?

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