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Piraeus Bank WooCommerce Payment Gateway

By Papaki (Enartia S.A.)

E-commerce & Shopping /

Piraeus Bank WooCommerce Payment Gateway Review - In-Depth Analysis

Integrates Piraeus Bank as a payment option for WooCommerce stores. Supports pre-auth transactions and instalments.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.7/10

User Rating

3.9/5 (based on 35+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

7.2 / 10 (High Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin adds Piraeus Bank paycenter as a payment gateway for WooCommerce. A contract between you and the Bank must be previously signed. It is based on the original plugin 'Piraeus Bank Greece Payment Gateway for WooCommerce' by emspace.gr.

The plugin uses the redirect method, and SSL is not required. It requires SOAP installed on the server or hosting.

Important Notice: Piraeus Bank has announced that it will gradually abolish the Preauthorized Payment Service for all merchants. It is highly recommended to disable the preAuthorized Payment Service as soon as possible. The plugin is compatible with the 3D Secure version 2 changes required by Piraeus Bank.

Features include pre-auth transactions and free instalments. Additionally, if your server does not provide a static IP address, you can use an HTTP Proxy for outgoing requests from the server to the bank.

Comparing to Alternatives

Piraeus Bank WooCommerce Payment Gateway is a specialized payment plugin designed for merchants using Piraeus Bank services, offering seamless integration with WooCommerce.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Direct integration with Piraeus Bank ensuring reliable transaction processing.
Simple setup tailored for Piraeus Bank customers.
No additional transaction fees from the plugin itself.

Weaknesses

Limited to Piraeus Bank users, reducing flexibility.
Lacks advanced features found in more comprehensive gateways.
No pro version available for extended functionality.
Minimal support and updates compared to larger payment gateways.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback on the Piraeus Bank WooCommerce Payment Gateway is limited but generally positive among its niche user base.

Positive highlights

"Easy to configure for Piraeus Bank accounts." - User A
"Reliable payment processing without glitches." - User B
"Good for stores exclusively using Piraeus Bank." - User C

Common complaints

Lack of advanced customization options.
No multi-bank support.
Limited documentation available.

Weaknesses

No dedicated support channel.
No updates for new WooCommerce versions reported.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Merchants who bank with Piraeus Bank and want a straightforward, no-frills payment gateway integrated into WooCommerce.

Not ideal for

Users seeking multi-bank support, advanced payment features, or extensive customization options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential payment gateway functionality for Piraeus Bank customers without any cost.

Final Verdict

Piraeus Bank WooCommerce Payment Gateway is a niche plugin that effectively serves merchants using Piraeus Bank by providing a simple and reliable payment solution.

However, its limited features and lack of a pro version mean it may not meet the needs of users requiring more advanced payment options or broader bank compatibility.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Piraeus Bank WooCommerce Payment Gateway plugin.

Piraeus Bank payment gateway

WooCommerce payment integration

Ecommerce payment solutions

FAQ

According to Piraeus bank’s technical requirements related to 3D secure and SCA, the cardholder’s name must be sent before the customer is redirected to the bank’s payment environment. You choose not to show this field by uncheck the “Enable Cardholder Name Field” in plugin’s settings, we will automatically send the full name inserted for the order, with the risk of having the bank refusing the transaction due to the validity of this field.