Easy Digital Downloads Gateway Fees GPL v1.5.5

Easy Digital Downloads Gateway Fees GPL Overview

The Gateway Fees extension for Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) allows store owners to add additional fees to customer purchases based on the payment gateway used. This is especially useful for passing on credit card processing fees or other transaction costs to customers. With this extension, you can set flat fees or percentage-based fees for any enabled payment gateway, ensuring you cover the costs associated with different payment methods.

Key Features

1. Support for Multiple Payment Gateways

• The Gateway Fees extension works with all payment gateways supported by EDD, including popular ones like Stripe, PayPal Pro, Authorize.net, and Braintree.
• You can apply fees to any gateway that supports direct credit card processing, such as:
  • Stripe Pro Payment Gateway: Accept credit cards and alternative payments with no additional 2% fee.
  • PayPal Commerce Pro: Accept payments through the PayPal Commerce platform.
  • Authorize.net Payment Gateway: Accept payments via Authorize.net.
  • Braintree: Accept credit card payments using Braintree Payments.
  • SOFORT Banking: Accept payments via SOFORT Banking.
  • PayPal Pro and PayPal Express: Accept payments through PayPal Pro and PayPal Express.
  • PayPal Payments Advanced: Accept payments directly on your site with PayPal Payments Advanced.

2. Customizable Fees

• Set flat fees or percentage-based fees for each payment gateway.
• For example, you can add a 2.9% + 30¢ fee to purchases made through Stripe, PayPal Pro, or other credit card gateways to cover transaction costs.

3. Conditional Gateways

• Configure different payment gateways on a per-download basis, allowing you to offer specific payment methods for certain products.

4. Check Payment Gateway

• The extension also supports Check Payment Gateway, allowing you to accept handwritten check payments for digital download purchases.

5. Wallet Integration

• Easily add a credit and deposit system to your store, allowing customers to use a wallet for payments.

6. EDD ClickBank Gateway

• Accept payments via ClickBank using the EDD ClickBank Gateway extension.

7. Streamlined Payment Processing

• The extension simplifies the process of adding and managing payment fees, ensuring you can easily pass on transaction costs to customers.

Benefits

• Cost Recovery: Pass on processing fees to customers based on the payment method they choose, ensuring that you don’t absorb the transaction costs.
• Flexible Configuration: Set different fee structures for different gateways, offering you full control over how fees are applied.
• Customizable Payment Options: Tailor the payment options available to customers on a per-product basis, enhancing flexibility.
• Simplified Transactions: The integration with various payment gateways ensures smooth and secure transactions for both you and your customers.

Conclusion

The Gateway Fees extension for Easy Digital Downloads is a powerful tool for store owners who want to pass on payment processing fees to their customers. With support for multiple payment gateways and flexible fee configurations, it ensures that you can recover transaction costs efficiently. Whether you’re using Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.net, or any other supported gateway, this extension helps streamline your payment process and enhance your store’s profitability.