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PayU GPO Payment for WooCommerce

By PayU

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

PayU GPO Payment for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

PayU payment gateway for WooCommerce enables fast online payments. Supports various methods including credit cards, BLIK, and digital wallets.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.86/10

User Rating

3.7/5 (based on 6+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

PayU GPO Payment for WooCommerce is a payment module that allows users to make fast online payments through various methods. It supports credit and debit cards, as well as alternative payment methods like BLIK, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

The plugin provides several payment options, including standard PayU, bank list, and secure forms for card payments. Users can also opt for installment payments through Klarna and other services.

For detailed information about each payment method and its configuration, you can refer to the documentation provided.

Comparing to Alternatives

PayU GPO Payment for WooCommerce is one of several payment gateway options available for WooCommerce users, offering standard payment methods but with some limitations compared to other gateways.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports multiple payment methods including Blik, PayPo, and card payments
Simple and straightforward setup for basic payment processing
No recorded security vulnerabilities, indicating a secure plugin
Free to use without a paid version, making it accessible for small businesses

Weaknesses

Lacks support for WooCommerce subscriptions
No option to retry payment if initial payment fails
Reported issues with incorrect QR code generation for EUR orders
Customer support and issue resolution have been criticized

User Sentiment Analysis

With a mixed rating of 3.7 out of 5 from 6 users, the plugin receives praise for basic functionality but also faces criticism mainly due to payment processing issues and lack of advanced features.

Positive highlights

'Payments work without problems' — latacz
'Very nice but doesn't support WooCommerce subscription; please add support' — pospik2705
'Generally works well if the customer has no payment issues' — tasarius
'Works reasonably well' — slaswi

Common complaints

Incorrect QR code generation leading to failed payment matching and transaction cancellations

Weaknesses

No retry payment option for failed transactions
Lack of support for subscription payments
Customer support and issue handling are inadequate
Issues with refund processing after payment errors

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Small to medium WooCommerce store owners who need a free payment gateway supporting popular payment methods and do not require subscription payments or advanced retry options.

Not ideal for

Stores that rely on subscription billing, need robust payment retry capabilities, or require reliable customer support for complex payment issues.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes essential payment methods such as Blik, PayPo, and card payments without any cost, suitable for basic payment processing needs.

Final Verdict

PayU GPO Payment for WooCommerce offers a basic and secure payment gateway solution with support for multiple popular payment methods. It is suitable for merchants who need a straightforward, no-cost option without subscription or advanced payment retry features. However, the plugin has notable shortcomings, including issues with QR code generation for certain currencies and limited customer support, which can impact reliability and user experience.

Considering the available alternatives, users seeking more robust features like subscription support or better payment retry options might find other gateways more suitable. Nonetheless, for those prioritizing a free and simple payment gateway with no known security vulnerabilities, this plugin remains a viable choice.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free PayU GPO Payment for WooCommerce plugin.

PayU payment gateway

WooCommerce payments

online payment methods

FAQ

Yes, it does.
* For card payment we used PayU Secure Form and for proper working it is necessary to load Secure Form JS SDK from the secure.payu.com domain. As a result, you do not need to have PCI DSS, PayU does it for you.
* For presenting credit payment options like minimal installment amount or “buy now pay later” we used Credit Widget and plugin loads the script from the static.payu.com domain.
* For integrate with Google Pay we used pay.js