WooCommerce CardStream Gateway

Description

The CardStream gateway connects the WooCommerce checkout to the CardStream processor, accepting credit card payments directly in the store without redirecting the customer to an external screen. The capture of data occurs in the checkout form itself, with card tokenization and automatic return of the transaction status to the order in the WooCommerce admin panel.

Key Features of the CardStream Gateway

• Integrated site checkout
  Processes card payments within the WooCommerce checkout page, without external redirection.
• Direct connection to CardStream
  Sends transactions via the CardStream gateway API using credentials configured in the panel.
• Support for major card brands
  Accepts card brands enabled on the merchant’s CardStream account, including credit and debit.
• Order status synchronization
  Automatically updates the order in WooCommerce based on approval or decline response.
• Configuration via WooCommerce panel
  Adds a new option in Payments with fields for key, test environment, and production mode.

Benefits of the CardStream Gateway

• Higher checkout conversion
  Reduces abandonment by keeping the customer in the store throughout the payment.
• Faster receipt
  Allows card charging without relying on additional intermediaries between the store and acquirer.
• Centralized operation
  Concentrates approvals, declines, and refunds within the native WooCommerce order flow.
• Fast deployment
  Enables the card method in the store in a few steps after entering CardStream credentials.

Who Should Use the CardStream Gateway?

• Those who operate a WooCommerce store in the United Kingdom or in European markets served by the CardStream processor.
• Designed for those who sell physical or digital products and prefer to charge by card without redirecting the customer from the store.
• Those who already have an active CardStream account and seek a ready-made connector to integrate with the WooCommerce checkout.

How to Download the CardStream Gateway

The CardStream Gateway is available for download here on Ultrapack. After saving the .zip file, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file, and activate. Once activation is complete, open WooCommerce > Settings > Payments and enable the CardStream method to input your account credentials.

With this extension, the WooCommerce store gains its own card method, processed by CardStream’s infrastructure, without relying on third-party hosted pages during checkout. The result is a shorter checkout, with fewer exit points and full transaction control via the store’s admin panel.

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