=== Payment Gateway for WooCommerce with Stripe - by Pay Addons ===
Contributors: payaddons
Tags: woocommerce, stripe, stripe checkout redirection, stripe payment gateway, 
Requires at least: 4.9
Tested up to: 7.0.2
Requires PHP: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.16.10
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

The easiest and fastest way to add 30+ payment methods (Also PayPal) to your WooCommerce website powered by Stripe! Payment methods all-in-one form.

== Description ==

**Payment Gateway for WooCommerce with Stripe** allows you to easily accept payments on your WooCommerce store using **Stripe**.

With a single configuration, you can enable **30+ global payment methods** including:

Credit Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Alipay, WeChat Pay, Klarna, Afterpay, ACH, iDEAL, FPX, GrabPay, OXXO, Multibanco, Bancontact, EPS, P24, Giropay, Affirm and more.

The plugin supports **Stripe hosted checkout page redirection, express checkout buttons, and an all-in-one checkout form**, helping WooCommerce stores accept global payments securely and efficiently.

Perfect for WooCommerce stores that want to:

* Accept **Apple Pay and Google Pay**
* Support **global payment methods through Stripe**
* Enable **secure Stripe hosted checkout (SCA ready)**
* Offer **multiple payment options in a single checkout form**
* Expand internationally with **multi-currency support**

Stripe handles payment security and compliance so you can focus on growing your business.

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== Features ==

**🔒 Checkout Redirect**

Redirect customers to the **Stripe Hosted Checkout page**, which is fully **SCA-ready and PCI compliant**.  
This secure checkout experience simplifies payment handling and reduces compliance requirements.

Docs:  
https://woo-docs.payaddons.com/payment-methods/checkout-redirect

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**🎉 Checkout Form (Pro)**

Display **30+ Stripe payment methods inside a single WooCommerce checkout form**. Your customer will always stay on your checkout page without redirection.

Features include:

* Multiple layout options
* Modern checkout themes
* Unified payment interface
* Global payment method support

Docs:  
https://woo-docs.payaddons.com/payment-methods/checkout-form-pro

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**💳 Express Checkout (Pro)**

Enable **one-click checkout buttons** on product and cart pages.

Supported methods include:

* Apple Pay
* Google Pay
* Link

Docs:  
https://woo-docs.payaddons.com/payment-methods/express-checkout-pro

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**🔁 Subscriptions (Pro)**

Compatible with:

WooCommerce Subscriptions  
https://woocommerce.com/products/woocommerce-subscriptions/

Accept recurring payments through Stripe.

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**🎁 PayPal via Stripe (Pro)**

Accept **PayPal payments through Stripe**.

Note: PayPal via Stripe is currently supported only for **Stripe accounts based in Europe**, according to Stripe documentation.

https://docs.stripe.com/payments/paypal

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**🌎 Multilingual & Multi-Currency**

Expand your WooCommerce store globally.

Compatible with:

WPML  
https://wpml.org/

Supports **multiple currencies and languages**, making international sales easier.

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== Supported Payment Methods ==

This plugin allows WooCommerce stores to accept **30+ payment methods supported by Stripe**, including:

* Credit Cards
* Apple Pay
* Google Pay
* PayPal
* Alipay
* WeChat Pay
* Klarna
* Afterpay / Clearpay
* Affirm
* ACH
* iDEAL
* FPX
* GrabPay
* OXXO
* Bancontact
* Multibanco
* EPS
* P24
* Giropay
* Bank Transfer

Payment methods availability depends on your **Stripe account region**.

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== Why Choose This Plugin ==

* Supports **30+ global Stripe payment methods**
* Accept **Apple Pay and Google Pay in WooCommerce**
* Stripe **Hosted Checkout (SCA compliant)**
* Modern **express checkout buttons**
* Easy setup with **single Stripe configuration**
* Compatible with **WooCommerce Subscriptions**
* Multi-currency and multilingual support

Designed to help WooCommerce stores **accept payments globally using Stripe**.

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== Installation ==

1. Install and activate the plugin.
2. Go to **WooCommerce → Settings → Payments**.
3. Enable **Stripe Payment Gateway**.
4. Enter your **Stripe API keys**.
5. Enable payment methods in your **Stripe dashboard**.

Your WooCommerce store is now ready to accept payments via Stripe.

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== External services ==

This plugin connects to external services to provide payment processing and template functionality.

**Stripe Payment Processing**

The plugin connects to Stripe's API:

https://api.stripe.com/v1/

JavaScript library:

https://js.stripe.com/v3/

Service provider: Stripe, Inc.

No personal data is transmitted to these services without user consent during payment processing.

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== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this require an SSL certificate? =

Yes. In Live Mode, an **SSL certificate is required** to process payments with Stripe.

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= Does this support sandbox/testing mode? =

Yes. You can switch between **Test Mode and Live Mode** in the plugin settings.

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= Does this support Apple Pay and Google Pay? =

Yes. Apple Pay and Google Pay are supported through **Stripe Express Checkout**.

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= Does this support Alipay and WeChat Pay? =

Yes. These payment methods can be enabled through your **Stripe dashboard** if supported in your region.

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= Where can I find documentation? =

Documentation is available here:

https://woo-docs.payaddons.com

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= Where can I get support? =

Please contact:

support@payaddons.com