Creating a new payment gateway ...

[incitonetworks]

Is there a quick way to create a new payment gateway that is exact same as mail in payment but with a different name?

 

Also is there a way to add payment gateways that don't appear on online order process but we can use during manual order processing ?

 

Thanks.

[brian!]

Is there a quick way to create a new payment gateway that is exact same as mail in payment but with a different name?

you can rename "Mail In Payment" to anything you wish in Admin...

 

Setup -> Payments -> Payment Gateways -> Display Name

 

if you really need a second version as well, I think you can just copy 'mailin.php' from the gateways directory, rename the file, change the line "Value" => "Mail In Payment" (in the php code) to something else and upload this new file... haven't tried it, but can see no reason why it wouldn't work.

 

Also is there a way to add payment gateways that don't appear on online order process but we can use during manual order processing ?

for each payment gateway, there is a checkbox at the top called "Show on Order Form" - if that's ticked, then it is shown as a payment option for online orders, and if unchecked it isn't.

 

for manual orders, payment from the customer will be by their preferred method (which they can login and change)... all activated payment options should be available for these.

 

we'll likely to do something similar to what you're thinking before we take our site live - in that, there is little point in having "Mail In Payment" (or 'Cheque' as we've renamed ours) as an option for new online orders, but we're happy to accept cheques for renewal invoices to existing customers...

 

personally, i'd like the option to only remove certain payment gateways for new customers and allow existing customers to use them as a payment method - but disabling them from order forms, removes the payment option for both new and existing customers.

[And then there was one les]

I have already done this myself to provide standing order setup information.

 

If you would like I can create one for your specific needs drop me an inbox and we can discuss your requirements.