Description

The eWAY Payment Gateway connects WooCommerce checkout to the eWAY gateway, processing credit card payments directly on the website without redirecting the customer to an external page. Designed for those who sell through WooCommerce in markets served by eWAY (Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong), it provides secure card data capture and order completion in a single flow, keeping the customer within the store’s visual identity throughout the entire transaction.

Key Features of eWAY Payment Gateway

  • Integrated checkout without redirection
    Captures card data directly on the WooCommerce checkout page.
  • Processing through the eWAY API
    Sends transaction data to the eWAY gateway and returns the payment status in real time.
  • Support for multiple regional currencies
    Processes payments in AUD, NZD, GBP, SGD, and HKD according to the configured eWAY account.
  • Configuration panel in the admin area
    Adds its own tab in WooCommerce > Settings > Payments for API keys and environment settings.
  • Testing environment (sandbox)
    Allows you to simulate transactions with test credentials before processing real cards.

Benefits of eWAY Payment Gateway

  • Higher checkout conversion
    Reduces abandonment by keeping the customer in the store throughout the entire order completion process.
  • Enhanced visual trust
    Customers pay without leaving the store’s identity, conveying professionalism at the critical moment of purchase.
  • Simplified operation for the manager
    Orders paid through eWAY go directly to the standard WooCommerce orders panel.
  • Predictable implementation
    Configuration is handled through the WordPress admin area, with no need to modify theme code.

Who Is eWAY Payment Gateway For?

  • Those who sell physical or digital products through WooCommerce and serve customers in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Singapore, or Hong Kong.
  • Those who already have an active eWAY account and want to connect the gateway to their WordPress store without custom development.
  • Those looking to reduce cart abandonment by offering card payments directly on the checkout page.

How to Download eWAY Payment Gateway

eWAY Payment Gateway is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it in Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file, and activate it. Then open WooCommerce > Settings > Payments to enter your eWAY credentials and enable the method in the store.

As a payment extension dedicated to the eWAY gateway, this add-on addresses a critical need for those operating with eWAY infrastructure: charging in local currency, keeping the customer in the store, and centralizing orders in the WooCommerce panel. It is a functional catalog item, with no promise of features that the product’s official page does not confirm, focused on connecting the store to the acquirer directly and reliably.

Frequently asked questions

Is WooCommerce eWAY Payment Gateway GPL-licensed?

Yes. WooCommerce eWAY Payment 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 WooCommerce eWAY Payment Gateway on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install WooCommerce eWAY Payment 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 WooCommerce eWAY Payment Gateway cost at Ultrapack?

WooCommerce eWAY Payment 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 WooCommerce eWAY Payment Gateway include updates?

Yes. The current version of WooCommerce eWAY Payment Gateway is 3.7.2, published at Ultrapack on Sep 5, 2024. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is WooCommerce eWAY Payment Gateway scanned before publication?

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