Though profit is probably not your company’s mission and purpose, it sustains you and enables you to continue doing what you do best. That’s why being able to accept payments from your website is so essential.
You already know this, and you’ve probably already realized that the simplest way to accept payments is by creating a WordPress pay form and connecting it to a third-party payment gateway. There are plenty to choose from, but having so many options can make the decision difficult.
Never fear! Ninja Forms offers five unique payment gateway integrations, making it fast, seamless, and affordable to accept payments (or even donations).
Which one is right for your brand? Read on to find out.
The Five Best Payment Gateways for WordPress
The following payment add-ons serve similar purposes, but each has unique benefits. It’s vital to do your research before choosing the best one for your brand.
Not only are these services the best-of-the-best in the payment gateway world, but they’re also available as Ninja Forms add-ons. You can purchase them individually if one of our comprehensive premium plans isn’t right for you.
Let’s get started with the top payment processors so you can get back to business — and earn some money.
1. PayPal Checkout
PayPal is one of the most popular gateways for WordPress that offers secure online payment processing capabilities. This solution accepts payment from PayPal accounts, credit and debit cards, and some gift cards. It’s a full-stack, global solution that can be easily integrated into WordPress forms using our add-on. Even more exciting, we recently switched from PayPal Express to PayPal Checkout — a newer, more robust API with exciting features that make payments easier.
Besides its long-standing reputation, the biggest factor that sets PayPal apart is convenience. Customers don’t have to enter billing or shipping details when paying via PayPal. Everything is already stored in their PayPal account, making this a faster solution than others.
2. Stripe
Security is at the core of Stripe. This payment gateway offers SSL-protected payment processing, and our Stripe add-on is SCA-compliant, giving you and your customers the ultimate peace of mind. Stripe’s pre-processing layer harnesses multi-regional direct connections to the major card networks, including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, and their entire platform is designed to minimize declines and maximize revenue.
If you choose Stripe for your WordPress payment forms, you can also set up recurring payments and upsells, increasing your sales and transforming one-time customers into loyal followers. Stripe accepts credit cards, debit cards, bank transfers, and even Apple Pay and Google Pay.
3. Recurly
Subscription models are more popular than ever. Netflix is the classic example, but many other brands use subscriptions to keep their customers engaged. Clothes, skincare, streaming services, project management tools, and more — you can implement the subscription model no matter your niche.
If the idea of recurring payments strikes your interest, you’ll love Recurly. This subscription management platform is specifically engineered for regular and repeated payments. The software even offers subscriber management and analytics. Flexible and feature-rich, Recurly helps you get paid — continually.
4. Elavon
Elavon is another trust payment gateway renowned for its security — so much so that it’s used by over two million businesses across 36 countries. You can use Elavon for online, mobile, or in-person transactions, so it’s a fantastic solution for businesses that have a brick-and-mortar presence along with their website (for example, retail clothing brands). Elavon accepts all major credit cards, debit cards, some gift cards, and mobile payment apps.
This is a wonderful solution with a stellar track record. Whether you run a small business or a large enterprise, Elavon has features and products to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
5. Authorize.net
This all-around fantastic payment gateway add-on accepts a variety of payment methods and works for e-commerce, mobile payments, and point-of-sale. Authorize.net also enables recurring payments for subscription services. And as a subsidiary of Visa, their security is top-notch.
But perhaps the biggest win for Authorize.net is its streamlined process: Unlike other payment gateways, users don’t have to be redirected to the Authorize.net website when completing their transactions. They can submit their payments from a pop-up window directly on your WordPress site, which saves time and keeps your brand at the forefront.
Five Great Ways to Accept Payments in WordPress
And there you have it — the five best payment gateways for WordPress forms. By choosing one of the above solutions, you’ll save time, money, and stress. And your customers will have the power to quickly and confidently pay for your goods and services — right from your brand’s website!
Get started today, and watch your profits soar.
