Accept credit card payments through CardStream gateway in WooCommerce
WooCommerce CardStream / Charity Clear
WooCommerce CardStream / Charity Clear integration enables secure credit and debit card payments through the CardStream (Charity Clear) payment gateway. It supports 3D Secure authentication and multiple card types for UK-based transactions.
Included with purchase:
- 100% GPL Licensed
- Lifetime Updates
- Technical Support
- Instant Download
What is WooCommerce CardStream / Charity Clear?
WooCommerce CardStream / Charity Clear is a WordPress plugin that integrates the CardStream payment gateway with WooCommerce for secure credit and debit card processing. It supports 3D Secure authentication and multiple card types. Available at PluginTheme.net with instant download and GPL license.
Key Features
Card Processing
Accept Visa, MasterCard, and other major credit and debit cards
3D Secure
Additional authentication layer for fraud prevention and lower chargebacks
Hosted Payment Page
Optional secure redirect to CardStream hosted payment form
Refund Management
Process refunds directly from WooCommerce order admin
Transaction Logs
Detailed payment records for accounting and dispute resolution
Who is this for?
Pros
- Direct integration with CardStream payment gateway
- 3D Secure authentication reduces fraud risk
- Refund processing from WooCommerce admin
- Test mode for safe development and testing
- Detailed transaction logging for record keeping
Cons
- •Only useful for CardStream/Charity Clear merchants
- •Gateway primarily serves UK and European markets
- •PCI compliance requirements for direct integration mode
Product Description
This WooCommerce payment extension connects your store with the CardStream (also known as Charity Clear) payment gateway, enabling direct credit and debit card processing. The plugin handles secure transaction processing with full 3D Secure support for UK and European merchants.
Payment Features
- Direct card processing — Accept Visa, MasterCard, and other major cards
- 3D Secure support — Additional authentication layer for fraud prevention
- Hosted payment page — Optional redirect to CardStream hosted form
- Refund support — Process refunds directly from WooCommerce orders
- Transaction logging — Detailed payment logs for record keeping
Security
The plugin follows PCI compliance requirements by either using the hosted payment page or implementing direct integration with proper tokenization. 3D Secure authentication adds an extra verification step, reducing chargebacks and fraud.
Configuration
Set up requires CardStream merchant credentials. Configure test mode for development, customize payment form labels, and set transaction descriptions that appear on customer bank statements.
Our Verdict
PluginTheme Team
Expert Reviewer
Tested with CardStream test credentials. The payment flow handles 3D Secure redirects properly, and transaction logging provides clear records. Refund processing from WooCommerce admin works as expected.
