Overview

iwocaPay provides several integration methods for its ecommerce payment solution, giving you flexibility based on your technical skills, resources, and business needs.

Choosing an integration method

When integrating iwocaPay with your ecommerce store, you have three main options:

1: The plugin solution

The plugin solution is the simplest option, designed for quick integration by installing an iwocaPay plugin in your ecommerce store.

Best suited for

Businesses that need a fast, out-of-the-box solution with minimal customisation.

Example use case

A medium-sized business using a popular ecommerce platform like Shopify or WooCommerce, looking for quick and simple payment integration.

Supported plugins


Shopify	WooCommerce	Magento	Quickbooks	Xero

Pros and cons

Pros	Cons
Fast setup with minimal configuration required.	Limited flexibility for customisation.
Works directly within your existing ecommerce platform.

Time investment

Estimated time to implement: 1–2 hours

Integrate with Shopify

Integrate with WooCommerce

Integrate with Magento 2

Integrate with Xero

Integrate with Quickbooks

2: The API solution

The API solution offers full control over your ecommerce transactions by interacting with iwocaPay’s REST-based API. This allows you to create orders, check order statuses, cancel orders, and more.

Best suited for

Businesses with technical resources that want a highly customisable solution.
Companies that want deeper integration with their existing systems.

Example use case

A ecommerce store that requires a fully integrated payment solution that can automate order management and provide a seamless user experience.

Pros and cons

Pros	Cons
Fully customisable and can be integrated into any system that supports API calls.	Requires technical expertise and longer development time.
Supports automatic redirection to your website after payment and other advanced features.

Time investment

Estimated time to implement: 1-2 weeks

The pay link solution is the quickest way to start using iwocaPay. It allows you to generate a unique URL that redirects your customers to iwocaPay’s Checkout. You can set the payment amount and reference using query parameters in the URL.

Best suited for:

Businesses that need a fast, low-code solution.
Invoicing use cases where customers can pay directly through a link.

Example use case

A small business that sends invoices to customers and wants to offer flexible payment options without the need for technical integration.

Pros and cons

Pros	Cons
No coding skills required—ideal for quick invoicing and payments.	Limited customisation for pricing and payment options.
Easy setup without technical complexity.	A trade customer is not automatically redirected to your website after payment.

Time investment

Estimated time to implement: 1–2 days

Comparison of integration methods

Feature	Pay Link Solution	API Solution	Plugin Solution
Redirect buyer back to seller website
Customise payment methods (Pay Later, Pay Now)			*
Automatically reconcile payments
Set amount & reference for each order
Control pricing with universal pay link settings
Low-code solution
Time investment	1–2 days	1–2 weeks	1–2 hours

*Pay Now is not available via Shopify.

Testing your integration

Before going live, we recommend testing your integration in a sandbox environment. This allows you to simulate payments, check order statuses, and validate your setup. For instructions, see Testing with the Sandbox.

Feedback

We are committed to improving the iwocaPay experience. If you have any feedback on our API, documentation, or anything else, please reach out. See Contact us.