VDot Crypto Payment Gateway — NOW Payments

Description

The VDot Crypto Payment Gateway for NOWPayments plugin seamlessly integrates the NOWPayments payment gateway with your WooCommerce store, allowing you to accept cryptocurrency payments from customers worldwide.

Features

• Accept 300+ cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USDT, USDC, and more.
• Automatic conversion to stablecoins to avoid crypto volatility.
• Live exchange rates updated in real-time.
• Customizable payment page with QR code generation for easy payments.
• Email notifications for payment created, received, confirmed, failed, and expired.
• IPN (Instant Payment Notification) processing for reliable payment verification.
• Configurable confirmation thresholds for transaction security.
• Detailed payment logs for troubleshooting and auditing.
• Responsive, mobile-friendly payment page.
• Countdown timer for payment window.
• Multi-network support (ERC-20, BEP-20, TRC-20, etc.).
• Exchange rate caching for improved performance.
• Multi-wallet management with smart payment routing.
• Setup wizard for first-time configuration.
• Settings import/export with integrity verification.
• Admin dashboard with payment analytics and system health.
  • WooCommerce HPOS (Custom Order Tables) compatible.
  • WooCommerce Blocks Checkout compatible.
  • Full translation ready (.pot file included).
  • Secure with nonce verification and capability checks.

How it Works

1. Customer selects cryptocurrency payment at checkout.
2. Customer is redirected to the payment page showing the exact amount to send, wallet address, and QR code.
3. Customer sends the exact amount from their wallet.
4. The plugin monitors the transaction status via NOWPayments API and webhooks.
5. Once confirmed, the order status is automatically updated.
6. Email notifications keep the customer informed at every step.

External Services

This plugin connects to the NOWPayments API to create cryptocurrency payments and retrieve payment statuses.

Service: NOWPayments

Purpose:
Create cryptocurrency invoices, check payment status, and process payment notifications.

Data sent:

• Order amount
• Currency
• Selected cryptocurrency
• Order ID
• Callback URL

Data is only transmitted when a customer places an order.

• Terms of Service
• Privacy Policy

Hooks

Actions

vdot_npg_before_payment_created( $order_id, $payment_data )

Triggered before a payment is created via the NOWPayments API.

vdot_npg_after_payment_created( $order_id, $payment_data )

Triggered after a payment is successfully created.

vdot_npg_before_payment_status_check( $order_id, $payment_id )

Triggered before checking payment status.

vdot_npg_after_payment_status_check( $order_id, $payment_data )

Triggered after checking payment status.

vdot_npg_payment_confirmed( $order_id, $payment_data )

Triggered when a payment is fully confirmed.

vdot_npg_payment_failed( $order_id, $payment_data )

Triggered when a payment fails.

vdot_npg_payment_expired( $order_id, $payment_data )

Triggered when a payment expires.

vdot_npg_before_send_email( $email_type, $order_id, $payment_data )

Triggered before sending a payment notification email.

Filters

vdot_npg_payment_page_vars( $vars, $order_id )

Filter the variables passed to the payment page template.

vdot_npg_payment_data( $payment_data, $order_id )

Filter the payment data before saving to order meta.

vdot_npg_api_request_args( $args, $endpoint )

Filter the arguments sent to the NOWPayments API.

vdot_npg_api_response( $response, $endpoint )

Filter the response received from the NOWPayments API.

vdot_npg_confirmation_threshold( $threshold, $currency )

Filter the required confirmation count for a cryptocurrency.

vdot_npg_cache_duration( $duration, $key )

Filter the exchange rate cache duration.

vdot_npg_email_heading( $heading, $email_type, $order_id )

Filter the email heading for payment notifications.

vdot_npg_payment_page_template( $template_path, $order_id )

Filter the payment page template path.

vdot_npg_ipn_log_capability( $capability )

Filter the capability required to view IPN log entries.

vdot_npg_allowed_payment_states( $states )

Filter the list of allowed payment states for status transitions.

vdot_npg_blockchain_explorers( $explorers )

Filter the blockchain explorer URL registry.