Woocommerce Sofort Payment Gateway 1.6.0
Description
Woocommerce Sofort Payment Gateway is a WooCommerce plugin that lets customers pay online via bank transfer using sofort.com. It solves the need to offer a familiar, widely used European payment method directly in your store’s checkout.
Designed for shops targeting customers in Austria, Germany, France and other supported regions, it helps you broaden payment options without changing your store workflow. The gateway also supports sofortueberweisung.de for compatibility across payment flows.
With support for EUR, GBP, CHF and PLN, the plugin allows you to present Sofort as a localized payment method for buyers in multiple European markets, building confidence at checkout when customers prefer bank transfer.
Main Features
- Instant payment method for WooCommerce — Adds Sofort as a payment option in your WooCommerce checkout.
- Bank transfer payments via sofort.com — Enables online bank transfers through the Sofort network.
- Supported European countries — Available for shoppers in regions including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, and more.
- Multi-currency support — Supports EUR, GBP, CHF and PLN.
- Compatibility with sofortueberweisung.de — Works alongside sofortueberweisung.de where applicable.
- Account-based setup — Requires a valid Sofort account to enable the gateway.
- Customer-friendly checkout choice — Lets buyers select Sofort based on regional payment preferences.
- Works as a dedicated WooCommerce plugin — Uses WooCommerce’s payment integration patterns for a smooth store experience.
Benefits
- Higher checkout completion — Offers a familiar alternative for customers who prefer bank transfer payments.
- Better payment fit by region — Improves relevance for European shoppers through Sofort availability in supported countries.
- Improved trust — Uses a recognizable European payment gateway to reinforce buyer confidence.
- Currency flexibility — Supports common currencies (EUR, GBP, CHF, PLN) for smoother purchasing across markets.
- Lower friction in payment selection — Makes it easier for customers to choose an option aligned with local payment habits.
- Seamless WooCommerce integration — Keeps the payment setup within your existing WooCommerce store flow.
Who is it suitable for?
- WooCommerce stores selling to customers in Central and Western Europe
- Shops that want to add Sofort bank transfer payments alongside existing methods
- E-commerce brands expanding into Austria, Germany, France, and similar markets
- Agencies managing multi-currency WooCommerce sites for European clients
- Merchants who prefer bank transfer-style payments over card-only options
- Businesses running international catalogs and need localized checkout experiences