How to Accept Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Payments on WooCommerce

Last modified: November 10, 2024

Direct Payments for WooCommerce simplifies accepting P2P platform payments, allowing your customers to use popular peer-to-peer methods for added flexibility. This guide will show you how to set up and manage P2P platform payments on your WooCommerce store.

Step 1: Ensure Direct Payments for WooCommerce is installed and activated

  • Log in to your WordPress Admin Panel.
  • Go to Plugins > Add New and search for Direct Payments for WooCommerce by Digages
  • Click Install and then Activate to enable the plugin.

For additional setup instructions, please refer to our installation guide.

 

Step 2: Add Peer-to-Peer Account Details

  • On the General page, Locate the Peer-to-Peer tab

  • On the Peer-to-Peer page, Click Add Account

  • Fill in the required details:
    P2P Platform: Specify the platform name (e.g., Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, Payoneer)
    – Account Name: Provide the name associated with your P2P account
    – ID: Enter the username, email, or phone number associated with your account.
    – ID Type (Optional): Select the type of ID you’re using (e.g., email, phone number, tag, username).

  • Once you’ve filled out the information, click Save Changes.
With the free version, you can add only 1 P2P platform. With Direct Payments for Woocommerce Pro you can add as many P2P platforms as you need.

 

Step 3: Enable Peer-to-Peer Payments as a Payment Method

  • In Direct Payments for Woocommerce General settings, ensure the Peer-to-Peer Payments option is enabled.
  • This will allow customers to select “P2P Platform name” as a payment option at checkout.

 

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