Description

The Paystack add-on connects the Paid Memberships Pro checkout to Paystack’s infrastructure, processing subscription charges in ngaira, cedis, rands, and dollars directly through the operator’s APIs.

Key Features of the Paystack Gateway

  • Direct connection to the Paystack API
    Authenticates the site via public and secret keys generated in the Paystack dashboard.
  • Recurring subscription billing
    Creates automatic renewal plans linked to PMPro membership levels.
  • Checkout in local currencies
    Processes payments in NGN, GHS, ZAR, and USD according to the operator’s account.
  • Multiple payment methods
    Accepts card, bank transfer, QR code, and USSD codes during the signup flow.
  • Synced event webhooks
    Receives notifications of billing, failure, and cancellation, updating member status in the dashboard.

Benefits of the Paystack Gateway

  • Revenue in African markets
    Enables selling memberships to local audiences without international card barriers.
  • Reliable automatic renewals
    Reduces delinquency by reactivating access as soon as the charge is confirmed.
  • Centralized operation in WordPress
    Maintains settings, records, and reports within PMPro’s own dashboard.
  • Simplified regional compliance
    Leverages Paystack’s PCI structure without storing sensitive data on the server.

Who is the Paystack Gateway Recommended For?

  • Those running paid communities, courses, or subscription content targeting audiences in Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa.
  • You who already use Paid Memberships Pro and need to receive local currency without switching platforms.
  • Those needing recurring billing compatible with African cards, bank transfer, and USSD.

How to Download the Paystack Gateway

The Paystack Gateway is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file and activate the add-on. After activation, API key and currency settings appear on Paid Memberships Pro’s payment screen.

Aimed at those needing to charge subscriptions in African currencies, the Paystack add-on closes the gap of international gateways that reject or hike regional transactions. The integration consolidates authentication, recurrence, and webhooks into a single flow, keeping member and renewal control entirely within Paid Memberships Pro, without parallel tools for manual reconciliation.

Frequently asked questions

Is Paid Memberships Pro Paystack Gateway GPL-licensed?

Yes. Paid Memberships Pro Paystack 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 Paid Memberships Pro Paystack Gateway on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Paid Memberships Pro Paystack 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 Paid Memberships Pro Paystack Gateway cost at Ultrapack?

Paid Memberships Pro Paystack 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 Paid Memberships Pro Paystack Gateway include updates?

Yes. The current version of Paid Memberships Pro Paystack Gateway is 1.9.2, published at Ultrapack on Sep 30, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Paid Memberships Pro Paystack Gateway scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Paid Memberships Pro Paystack Gateway goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.

What are the requirements for the plugin Paid Memberships Pro Paystack Gateway?

Requires WordPress 5.2 or higher. Tested up to WordPress 6.6.