Setup and Configuration

The PayTech WooCommerce Gateway plugin enables merchants to accept payments and manage recurring billing directly through WooCommerce. This plugin integrates seamlessly with the PayTech API, supporting credit/debit card payments and rebill functionality.

🔧 Installation

1. Download and install the PayTech WooCommerce Gateway plugin.

2. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New.

3. Upload the plugin .zip file and click Install Now.

4. Activate the plugin.

⚙️ Configuration

Once installed, configure the gateway by navigating to:

WooCommerce → Settings → Payments → PayTech Payment

You will see the following configuration screen:

General Settings

• Enable/Disable Check this box to enable PayTech as a payment method in your store.

• Title The payment method name displayed to customers during checkout. Example: Woocommerce Payment Gateway for PayTech

• Description A short description shown to customers at checkout. Example: Pay easily through PayTech using your preferred method.

API Settings

• Base URL Enter the PayTech API base URL. Use the sandbox environment for testing: https://engine-sandbox.nowacash.com For production, use: https://engine.nowacash.com

• API Key Your unique API key provided by PayTech. (Keep this secure and do not share it.)

• Notification URL This is the webhook endpoint used by PayTech to send payment updates. Example: https://yourdomain.com/wc-api/paytech_webhook

Payment Options

• Allowed Payment Methods Select which payment methods to allow (e.g., Credit/Debit Card).

• Start Recurring Enable this option to allow recurring/rebill payments.

• Pre-Authorization (optional) Allows 2-phase charges (authorize first, capture later).

• Send Card Data Directly (PCI DSS only) If your system is PCI DSS compliant, you may enable direct card data sending. Otherwise, leave unchecked.

• Additional Parameters (JSON) Optional advanced configuration in JSON format. Example:

🔄 Recurring Payments (Rebill)

When Recurring Payment Chain is enabled:

• Customers can subscribe to products or services.

• The gateway automatically handles rebills according to WooCommerce Subscriptions logic.

• Webhooks update payment status (success, failed, canceled).

✅ Testing the Gateway

1. Enable Sandbox Mode using the sandbox base URL.

2. Place a test order in WooCommerce checkout.

3. Confirm webhook notifications update the order status.

4. Once verified, switch to the production base URL and live API key.

📌 Troubleshooting

• Payments not updating? Ensure your Notification URL is reachable and properly configured.

• Invalid API Key? Verify the key matches the one provided in your PayTech dashboard.

• Recurring payments failing? Confirm that rebill is enabled both in the plugin and in your PayTech account.

📷 Screenshots

Plugin Configuration

Checkout page with PayTech option

WooCommerce PayTech payment