Comgate Card Payment Gateway for WooCommerce 1.1.21

Comgate Card Payment Gateway for WooCommerce is a specialized integration plugin designed for e-commerce stores operating in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland. It allows merchants to accept secure online payments via Comgate, one of the leading payment service providers (PSP) in the Central European region.

## Core Features

Extensive Payment Methods: Supports a wide array of payment options, including major credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) and "Bank Buttons" for instant bank transfers from major local banks (KB, ČSOB, Raiffeisenbank, etc.).

Apple Pay & Google Pay: Built-in support for modern digital wallets to increase conversion rates on mobile devices.

Recurring Payments: Allows for subscription-based billing, making it compatible with plugins like WooCommerce Subscriptions.

Refund Support: Process full or partial refunds directly from the WooCommerce order management screen.

Currency Flexibility: Optimized for transactions in CZK, EUR, PLN, HUF, GBP, and USD.

### How the Gateway Works

When a customer reaches the checkout, they are typically offered two ways to pay:

Direct Card Payment: The customer enters their card details on a secure, encrypted Comgate portal.

Bank Transfer (iPayment): The customer is redirected to their specific bank's online portal with the payment details pre-filled for instant authorization.

### Configuration Requirements

To use this plugin, you must have an active merchant account with Comgate Payments, a.s. You will need to enter the following details in your WooCommerce settings:

Merchant ID: Provided by Comgate upon account approval.

Secret Key: A secure string used to sign requests between your server and the payment gateway.

Test Mode: A "Sandbox" setting that allows you to simulate transactions before going live.

### Technical Setup

Install: Upload the plugin (often provided by developers like Toret or WPify) via Plugins > Add New.

Navigate: Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments.

Manage: Locate the Comgate gateway and click "Manage."

IP Address Whitelisting: Comgate often requires you to whitelist your server's IP address in their client portal (the "Merchant Dashboard") for the connection to be authorized.

Language Settings: You can set the gateway to automatically detect the user's language or force it to Czech, Slovak, or English.

### Why choose Comgate?

Comgate is highly popular in the Visegrád Group (V4) countries because of its low transaction fees and its ability to provide "Bank Buttons." In these regions, many customers prefer instant bank transfers over entering credit card details, and Comgate provides a seamless "one-click" experience for those local banks.

Would you like me to help you find the Comgate technical documentation for IP whitelisting, or do you need help setting up the Apple Pay integration?