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Payment Methods

Purpose

Configure payment gateway plugins and payment methods available to customers during checkout (e.g., Cash on Delivery, Credit Card, PayPal, Bank Transfer).

Accessing Payment Methods

Navigate to: Delivery & Payments > Payment Methods from the sidebar

List View

Payment Methods List

The list displays all configured payment methods and their plugin settings.

Table Columns

Name

  • Format: Text (up to 255 characters)
  • Purpose: Internal identifier for this payment method configuration

Display Name

  • Format: Text (up to 255 characters)
  • Purpose: Customer-facing label shown during checkout
  • Format: Image thumbnail (square, 40px)
  • Purpose: Payment method icon displayed to customers

Plugin Name

  • Format: Text
  • Purpose: Name of the payment plugin powering this method

Enabled

  • Format: Icon toggle (checkmark = enabled, X = disabled)
  • Purpose: Whether this payment method is available to customers

Sort Order

  • Format: Number
  • Purpose: Display order in customer checkout (lower numbers appear first)

Row Actions

  • Edit: Configure payment method settings
  • Test: Test payment gateway connection (if available)

Bulk Actions

  • Delete: Remove multiple payment methods
  • Export: Export payment method data to Excel/CSV

Creating a Payment Method

Create Payment Method

Click "New Payment Method" to add a new payment option.

Basic Information Section

Name Required

  • Type: Text input (max 255 characters)
  • Purpose: Internal name for tracking
  • Examples: "COD", "Credit Card Stripe", "PayPal Express"

Display Name Optional

  • Type: Text input (max 255 characters)
  • Purpose: Name shown to customers at checkout
  • Default: Uses Name if not specified

Description Optional

  • Type: Text area (3 rows)
  • Purpose: Additional information shown to customers
  • Examples: "Pay in full when your order is delivered", "Fast and secure payment"

Logo Optional

  • Type: File upload (image only)
  • Purpose: Payment method icon displayed at checkout
  • Format: Images are stored publicly

Enabled Optional

  • Type: Toggle switch (On/Off)
  • Default: On (enabled)
  • Purpose: Show this payment method to customers

Sort Order Optional

  • Type: Number input (default 0)
  • Purpose: Position in payment method list (lower numbers appear first)

Plugin Configuration Section

Payment Plugin Required

  • Type: Searchable dropdown
  • Purpose: Select the payment gateway to use
  • Options: Available payment plugins (Stripe, PayPal, Bank Transfer, Cash on Delivery, etc.)

Plugin Information

  • Type: Informational text
  • Purpose: Shows plugin description and documentation

Plugin Settings Section

Dynamic Plugin Fields Varies by Plugin

  • Type: Varies (text, password, number, checkbox, select)
  • Purpose: Plugin-specific configuration (API keys, merchant IDs, webhook settings, etc.)
  • Storage: Stored securely in settings field

Common Settings Examples:

  • API Key / Secret Key
  • Merchant ID
  • Store ID
  • Webhook URL
  • Test Mode toggle

Create Actions

  • Create: Save and return to list
  • Create & Create Another: Save and open blank form for next entry
  • Cancel: Discard changes

Editing a Payment Method

Click the Edit icon to modify a payment method's settings or update plugin credentials.

Edit Payment Method

Testing Payment Gateway

Click the Test button (if available) to verify the payment gateway connection and credentials.

Key Information

  • Super Admin Only: Only super admin can manage payment methods
  • Plugin-Based: Each method uses a payment plugin for processing
  • Customer Visibility: Disabled methods don't appear at checkout
  • Sort Order: Controls order payment methods appear during checkout
  • Plugin Credentials: Stored securely per payment method
  • Multiple Methods: Configure multiple methods for customer convenience
  • Test Mode: Most plugins support test/production mode switching in plugin settings