Rename Payment Methods for WooCommerce

Take full control of your payment gateway titles and descriptions to create a smoother, clearer, and more trustworthy checkout experience.

A successful online store isn’t just about selling products — it’s about creating a seamless buying journey.

And the most critical step of that journey? Checkout.

Default payment method names and descriptions can sometimes be technical, unclear, or too generic, which often leads to customer confusion. A small misunderstanding at checkout can be the difference between a completed purchase and an abandoned cart.

With Rename Payment Methods for WooCommerce, you can customize both payment method titles and their descriptions — giving your customers a clearer, friendlier, and more transparent experience.

Why this extension is essential

Imagine replacing robotic-sounding labels with human-friendly titles and explanations:

Before: “Direct Bank Transfer”

After: “Bank Transfer — Send your payment securely using online banking”

Before: “Cash on Delivery”

After: “Pay When You Receive Your Order — Simple and secure”

Before: “Stripe”

After: “Credit/Debit Card — Fast & Secure Payments”

Before: “PayPal”

After: “Pay with PayPal — Use your balance or linked cards instantly”

By customizing both the title and the description, you guide your customers confidently through the payment step, making it easier for them to choose the right option without second-guessing.

Features

• Rename any payment gateway – Customize titles and descriptions for all payment methods, including third-party extensions.
• Make payment options friendlier – Replace confusing or technical labels with clear, human-readable names and short explanations.
• Seamless third-party support – Compatible with PayPal, Stripe, Square, Amazon Pay, Authorize.net, Braintree, Klarna, Afterpay, and more.
• User-friendly, zero-code interface – Built for non-technical store owners; no coding or complicated setup required.
• Lightweight and optimized< – Designed for performance; it won’t slow down your checkout flow or overall site speed.

Why store owners love it

• Enhances the checkout experience by making payment options more transparent.
• Reduces customer confusion with clear labels and explanations.
• Improves trust and credibility through better communication.
• Complies with local regulations where specific payment labels are required.

Real-world example

Let’s say your store offers three different card gateways: Stripe, PayPal, and Amazon Pay.

By default, your checkout might just display:

• “Stripe”
• “PayPal”
• “Amazon Pay”

Not very helpful, right?

With this extension, you could make them far more human-friendly and informative:

• “Pay Using Credit/Debit Card — Securely processed via Stripe”
• “Pay with PayPal — Use your balance or linked cards instantly”
• “Amazon Pay — Fast checkout using your saved Amazon payment details”

Not only are the titles clearer, but the short descriptions give customers the confidence they need to complete their purchase.

Why you need it

• The payment step is where trust matters the most.
• Customers want to feel secure, informed, and confident about how they’re paying.
• By customizing both the titles and descriptions, you remove uncertainty, guide your customers better, and increase your checkout completion rate.
• Whether you’re running a small WooCommerce shop or managing a large-scale global ecommerce business, this extension gives you the control and flexibility you need to deliver a cleaner, friendlier, and more optimized checkout experience.

Benefits at a glance

• Customize titles and descriptions for all payment methods.
• Works perfectly with third-party gateways.
• Makes payment options clearer, friendlier, and more human.
• No coding needed — simple, intuitive, and powerful.