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Windcave Gateway for WooCommerce

Connect WooCommerce to Windcave PxPay for secure hosted checkout, subscriptions, refunds, auth payments, Checkout Blocks, and HPOS support.
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Windcave Gateway for WooCommerce

Accept Windcave payments without handling card details on your store

A payment gateway should make checkout easier, not add more security concerns or administrative work. Windcave Gateway for WooCommerce connects your store to Windcave’s hosted PxPay checkout, so customers can enter their payment details on Windcave’s secure payment page and return to your store when the transaction is complete.

Use the extension to accept one-time payments, automate subscription renewals, process refunds, and manage authorization transactions from WooCommerce.

  • Send customers to Windcave’s hosted PxPay page to enter card details
  • Collect recurring payments with WooCommerce Subscriptions and PxPost
  • Let subscription customers update their saved payment method
  • Process supported refunds from the WooCommerce order
  • Use the Cart and Checkout blocks and High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS)
An active Windcave merchant account and PxPay credentials are required. PxPost credentials are also required for recurring payments, refunds, and completing authorization transactions.

Reduce the payment security burden on your store

When customers enter card details directly on your website, your store takes on more responsibility for protecting sensitive payment information. Windcave Gateway for WooCommerce redirects customers to Windcave’s hosted PxPay page for payment entry and processing.

Keep card entry off your website

Customers complete the payment step on Windcave’s hosted page instead of entering card details directly into your WooCommerce checkout. This reduces the amount of sensitive payment data handled by your store and can help reduce your PCI DSS scope, depending on your configuration and obligations.

Create a clear return path after payment

Choose where customers go after successful and failed transactions. You can also show an order information page before redirecting customers to Windcave, helping them understand what will happen next.

Support subscriptions without manual renewal chasing

Recurring revenue becomes harder to manage when a gateway cannot reuse an approved payment method or keep subscription payment details current. Windcave Gateway for WooCommerce uses PxPost to process scheduled renewal payments and works with key WooCommerce Subscriptions workflows.

  • Process automatic subscription renewal payments
  • Support multiple subscriptions
  • Support subscription cancellation, suspension, and reactivation
  • Support subscription amount and date changes
  • Allow payment method changes by customers and store administrators

Let customers update their payment method

Customers can replace the payment details used for their subscriptions from their account. This gives them a way to resolve an expired or replaced card before the next renewal and can reduce avoidable payment failures.

Manage more payment tasks from WooCommerce

Switching between WooCommerce and a separate payment dashboard adds time to routine order management. The extension brings important Windcave payment actions into your existing WooCommerce workflow.

Process refunds from an order

Send supported full or partial refund requests to Windcave through WooCommerce. The transaction reference is linked to the order, helping your team keep payment and order records together.

Authorize now and complete the payment later

For stores that need to confirm inventory, prepare custom products, or review an order before collecting funds, you can process the initial transaction as an authorization. When the order is ready, complete the authorized transaction from the WooCommerce order actions.

Choose the details you need for troubleshooting

Enable detailed transaction logging when you need additional information for testing or support. Leave it disabled during normal operation to record only essential transaction details.

Built for current WooCommerce stores

Payment functionality needs to keep working as WooCommerce changes. Windcave Gateway for WooCommerce includes support for modern store architecture and checkout experiences.

  • Compatible with the WooCommerce Cart and Checkout blocks
  • Compatible with High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS)
  • Supports traditional shortcode checkout
  • Displays an admin notice when PxPay or PxPost credentials cannot be validated
  • Includes updated 3D Secure handling for Visa transactions
Version 5.0.2 improves the reliability of standard Windcave payments and automated recurring payments.

Get started with Windcave

  1. Install and activate Windcave Gateway for WooCommerce.
  2. Obtain PxPay credentials from Windcave.
  3. Obtain separate PxPost credentials if you need subscriptions, refunds, or authorization completion.
  4. Enter your credentials under WooCommerce > Settings > Payments > Windcave.
  5. Choose your checkout title, description, transaction type, payment icons, and return URLs.
  6. Test the complete payment and return process before accepting live orders.
Your WooCommerce store should still use HTTPS and follow applicable security and PCI DSS requirements. Hosted payment entry reduces card-data handling on your site but does not replace secure store maintenance.

Who should use Windcave Gateway for WooCommerce?

This extension is designed for merchants who already use, or plan to use, Windcave and want payment operations connected to WooCommerce. It is especially useful when you:

  • Want customers to enter card details on a hosted payment page
  • Sell subscriptions and need automated renewal payments
  • Want to process Windcave refunds from WooCommerce
  • Need to authorize a payment before completing it
  • Use Checkout blocks or HPOS

Why OPMC?

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OPMC has been building WooCommerce extensions that solve operational problems for real merchants since 2014. Windcave Gateway for WooCommerce is actively maintained with updates focused on payment reliability, subscription workflows, security requirements, and compatibility with the WooCommerce platform.

Documentation and support

Your active subscription includes product updates and customer support. Review the Windcave Gateway documentation for installation, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting guidance.


Frequently asked questions

What is Windcave for WooCommerce?

Windcave for WooCommerce connects your store to Windcave’s PxPay payment gateway. During checkout, customers are redirected to Windcave’s secure hosted payment page to enter their card details, then returned to your store once the transaction is complete.

Do customers enter their card details on my website?

No. Card details are entered on Windcave’s hosted payment page rather than directly on your WooCommerce store. This reduces the amount of sensitive payment information handled by your website while providing customers with a secure checkout experience.

Does the extension support WooCommerce Subscriptions?

Yes. Windcave for WooCommerce supports recurring payments for WooCommerce Subscriptions, including automatic renewal payments. Customers can also update the payment method associated with an active subscription.

Can I issue refunds from WooCommerce?

Yes. Supported transactions can be refunded directly from the WooCommerce order screen, helping you manage payments and orders from one place without manually switching between systems.

Can I authorize a payment and capture it later?

Yes. The extension supports authorization transactions, allowing you to reserve funds when an order is placed and complete the payment later. This can be useful when you need to confirm stock, prepare an order, or approve fulfillment before collecting the funds.

Does it work with the WooCommerce Checkout block and HPOS?

Yes. Windcave for WooCommerce is compatible with the WooCommerce Checkout block and High-Performance Order Storage, helping your payment setup work with modern WooCommerce stores.

What do I need before setting up the extension?

You need an active Windcave account with PxPay credentials. After installing the extension, enter your credentials in the WooCommerce payment settings and complete the available validation checks before accepting live payments.

What happens if a payment is unsuccessful?

Customers are returned to your store and shown the appropriate payment result. The order remains unpaid when a transaction is declined, cancelled, or cannot be completed, allowing the customer to try again or select another available payment method.

Extension information

  • Tested with WooCommerce: 10.4
  • Requires at least WooCommerce: 3.0

Countries

  • Worldwide

Customer reviews

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  • Rated 1 out of 5
    GuyUnited Kingdom (UK)Mar 11, 2026
    Do not use this plugin. We're experiencing a serious problem with failing payments. Despite the severity of the issue we have had no response from support more than 2 weeks after first getting in touch + sending a number of follow up requests for help. Update: It is now more than 1 month since we raised this issue with support. We have had zero information about the nature of the problem, and are still waiting for a fix more than 2 weeks after an update was promised. The total lack of communication continues to cause serious difficulties in terms of how we respond to our customers.
  • Rated 5 out of 5
    nhbs_itUnited Kingdom (UK)Nov 19, 2025
    Works as you'd expect! Every time I reached out to support, they've been very helpful and quick to respond. Often going above and beyond even when the problem falls outside of their product.
  • Rated 5 out of 5
    ResponsiveNew ZealandDec 9, 2024
    Great support. I reported an issue and it was resolved in the next release. Plus the team advised me once the update and fix had been deployed. Thank you very much!
  • Rated 5 out of 5
    brightlinkUnited States (US)May 8, 2024
    Works as expected, great support!
  • Rated 1 out of 5
    medifoods2New ZealandOct 17, 2023
    conflict with the plug in and no support My technician is trying to contact the support to solve an integration problem and he didn't receive any update, also we needed to bought another plug in to solve an issues that the plug in have created, since a month I'm working double to explain at the costumer the a plug in is stopping the confirmation mail after their purchase

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