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How Do I Test Payments in WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 10:41 pm

When you’re setting up a new WooCommerce store, one of the first things you’ll need to do is test your payment methods. This is important to make sure that everything is working correctly before you start taking real orders.

There are a few different ways to test payments in WooCommerce. The easiest way is to use the built-in “Check Payments” feature. This will let you simulate a real purchase and see how your payment gateway behaves.

PRO TIP: When testing payments in WooCommerce, it is important to remember that no real money will change hands. All transactions will be completed using dummy data. While this is not a problem for most users, it can be confusing for some. If you are unsure about how to use WooCommerce’s payment testing feature, please contact a support representative for assistance.

If you want to get a little more sophisticated, you can use the WooCommerce API to programmatically create orders and test your payment gateway that way. This is a good option if you’re already familiar with programming and just want to get things up and running quickly.

Finally, if you’re comfortable with using command line tools, you can use the wp CLI to create orders and test payments. This is the most flexible option, but it requires a bit more knowledge to get started.

No matter which method you choose, testing your payments is an important part of setting up your WooCommerce store. By taking the time to do this, you can be sure that everything will work smoothly when you start taking real orders.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.