
Elavon Converge Payment Gateway for WooCommerce
Version 2.13.2
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Product details
- Version on file
- 2.13.2
- Developer
- WooCommerce
- Released
- 2022/09/13
- File size
- 593.36 KB
- License
- GPL
About Elavon Converge Payment Gateway for WooCommerce 2.13.2
This is a WooCommerce extension that connects your checkout to Elavon Converge, the payment platform from Elavon. Once it is set up, Elavon appears as a payment method at checkout, and card payments are processed through your own Elavon merchant account. The developer is listed as WooCommerce, and the store files it under payment gateways.
The file on record is version 2.13.2 and dates from September 2022. Payment APIs and the WooCommerce checkout have both changed since then, so test it in Elavon's demo mode on a staging site before taking live payments. Also confirm with Elavon that your merchant account is still on the Converge platform. The listing doesn't state which payment features, such as saved cards or refunds, are included; check the documentation in the package.
Requirements
- WooCommerce
- An Elavon Converge merchant account with API credentials
Key features
- Elavon Converge at checkout
- Adds Elavon as a payment method on the WooCommerce checkout page.
- Your own merchant account
- Payments go through your Elavon Converge account rather than a third-party processor.
- WooCommerce settings screen
- The gateway is configured under the WooCommerce payment settings like other gateways.
- Built for WooCommerce
- Works with WooCommerce orders, so payment status shows on the order screen.
Is it right for you?
A good fit for
- WooCommerce stores that already hold an Elavon Converge merchant account
- Store owners who want card payments handled by their existing Elavon relationship
Look elsewhere if
- Stores without an Elavon merchant account, since the plugin has nothing to connect to
- Sites that don't run WooCommerce
How to install Elavon Converge Payment Gateway for WooCommerce 2.13.2
- 1
Download the file
Open My Account → Downloads and download the product. If the archive contains several zips (documentation, child theme, licensing files), you need the one named after the product.
- 2
Upload it to WordPress
In your dashboard go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin and choose the zip.
- 3
Install and activate
Click Install Now, then Activate. If an older or free copy is already installed, WordPress offers to replace it with the uploaded version.
Notes for this product
- Keep the gateway in demo or test mode until a staging checkout works end to end, then switch to production credentials.
Setup: using Elavon Converge Payment Gateway for WooCommerce 2.13.2
- Get your Converge credentials. Collect the merchant ID, user ID and PIN from your Elavon Converge account.
- Open the gateway settings. In WooCommerce, go to Settings, Payments and open the Elavon Converge entry.
- Enter credentials in demo mode. Enable the gateway, choose the demo or test environment and save your credentials.
- Place a test order. Check out with a test card, then confirm the order status and the payment note on the order.
- Switch to production. Change the environment to live and enter your live credentials only after tests pass.
Common problems and fixes
Payments fail with an authentication or invalid credentials message
- Why it happens
- The merchant ID, user ID or PIN is wrong, or demo credentials are being used against the live environment (or the reverse).
- How to fix it
- Re-copy the three values from Converge and make sure the environment setting matches the credentials.
Elavon doesn't appear at checkout
- Why it happens
- The gateway isn't enabled, or the checkout is the block-based one and this older file may not support it.
- How to fix it
- Enable the gateway in WooCommerce payment settings; if you use the block checkout, test with the classic checkout shortcode page.
“The link you followed has expired.” when uploading
- Why it happens
- The zip is larger than your server's PHP upload limit (upload_max_filesize / post_max_size).
- How to fix it
- Raise the upload limit in your hosting control panel, or unzip the file and upload the folder to wp-content/plugins with your host's file manager or SFTP.
“The package could not be installed. No valid plugins were found.”
- Why it happens
- The uploaded zip is a bundle (or a theme), not the plugin itself.
- How to fix it
- Unzip the download once and upload the inner zip named after the plugin.
“Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error.”
- Why it happens
- Usually a PHP version older than the plugin needs, or a second copy of the same plugin (for example the free version) still active.
- How to fix it
- Check your PHP version under Tools → Site Health → Info, deactivate any other copy of the plugin, and enable WP_DEBUG_LOG to see the exact error.
Licence or “updates unavailable” notices
- Why it happens
- The developer's licence key isn't included. Features that call the developer's servers (template libraries, cloud APIs, automatic updates) need it.
- How to fix it
- Everything that runs locally works without it. For a newer file, use Request an update from your account.
Alternatives to Elavon Converge Payment Gateway for WooCommerce 2.13.2
| Product | Choose it if | Price |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce Authorize.Net CIM Payment Gateway 3.6.3 | your merchant account is with Authorize.Net rather than Elavon. | $3.99 |
| WooCommerce Square Payment Gateway 2.4.0 | you take payments through Square. | $4.99 |
| WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway 5.9.0 | you want to use Stripe instead of a bank-style merchant account. | $3.89 |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an Elavon account?
Yes. The plugin only connects WooCommerce to your own Elavon Converge account. It does not open one for you.
Is it safe to use on a live store straight away?
No. The file dates from September 2022, so test in demo mode on a staging copy before live payments.
Does it support saved cards or refunds?
The listing doesn't state it. Check the documentation in the package.
Does it work without WooCommerce?
No. It is a WooCommerce payment gateway and needs WooCommerce active.
Categories: WooCommerce, woocommerce plugin, Payment Gateway
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