Mastering Bancontact Payments in WordPress: A Step-by-Step Guide

For businesses targeting customers in Belgium, integrating Bancontact into your checkout process is essential. Almost every Belgian consumer is familiar with and trusts this payment method. If it’s not available, many may abandon their purchase.

We have assisted numerous WordPress site owners in enhancing their conversion rates by tailoring their payment methods. A consistent observation is that providing Bancontact in Belgium can be the key factor in converting a potential sale rather than losing it to an abandoned cart.

The strength of Bancontact lies in its ties to local banks. This familiarity instills confidence in customers, leading to a higher number of completed transactions for your business.

In this guide, we will show you two straightforward methods to start accepting Bancontact payments on your WordPress site, requiring no technical expertise.

The Importance of Adding Bancontact Payments to Your WordPress Site

If you aim to attract customers from Belgium or surrounding areas, incorporating Bancontact payments into your WordPress site is crucial. Bancontact enables users to make instant payments directly from their bank accounts using either their physical card or the Bancontact mobile application.

By including Bancontact as a payment option, you simplify the purchasing process for local customers, which can lead to increased sales and improved conversion rates.

Bancontact enables contactless payments and provides two-factor authentication to ensure the security of both buyers and sellers during transactions.

Additionally, it is highly cost-effective, with transaction fees between €0.10 and €0.20 per transaction, making it an economical choice for businesses of all sizes.

In short, integrating Bancontact allows you to customize your payment options for local customers while expanding your global presence and attracting a wider audience.

Now, let’s explore how to seamlessly integrate Bancontact payments into your WordPress site. This guide will cover two methods. Click the links below to navigate to the option that suits you best:

Method 1: Integrate a Bancontact Payment Form in WordPress

This method is perfect for those who wish to implement a Bancontact payment form on their WordPress site without creating a complete online store.

It is particularly suitable for processing Bancontact payments for donations, recurring membership fees, or various professional services.

For this task, we suggest using WP Simple Pay. After testing various tools, we determined it is the most effective option. It is user-friendly, offers spam protection, and supports multiple payment methods.

If you require Bancontact payments, they provide a ready-to-use template. Check out our comprehensive review to see its performance and understand why we recommend it.

To begin, you need to install and activate the WP Simple Pay plugin. For instructions, refer to our tutorial on installing a WordPress plugin.

After activating the plugin, a setup wizard will appear on your screen. Click the ‘Let’s Get Started’ button to proceed.

This will take you to the next step, where you will need to enter your plugin’s license key.

You can find this information in your account on the WP Simple Pay website.

Next, you will need to connect your plugin to Stripe, a widely-used payment gateway, to facilitate online payments.

Please note that since WP Simple Pay is a Stripe plugin, it will not function on your website until you link it to a new or existing Stripe account.

To proceed, click the ‘Connect with Stripe’ button.

For detailed guidance, refer to our tutorial on accepting Stripe payments in WordPress.

After connecting Stripe and WP Simple Pay, the setup wizard will prompt you to configure your email settings.

At this stage, you can enable options to receive email notifications for payment receipts, upcoming invoices, and payment updates.

You will also need to provide the email address where you want the plugin to send these notifications. Then, click the ‘Save and Continue’ button.

You can now proceed through the remaining steps of the setup wizard based on your preferences.

Next, navigate to theWP Simple Pay » Payment Formssection in the WordPress dashboard and click the ‘Create Your Payment Form’ button.

This will take you to the ‘Select a template’ page, where you can view a list of pre-designed templates available from WP Simple Pay.

From this list, find the ‘Bancontact Payment Form’ template. Once located, simply click the ‘Use Template’ button beneath it.

You will then be taken to the ‘Add New Payment Form’ page, where you can modify the title of your form and include a description.

After that, make sure to select ‘On-site payment form’ as your form type. You can also check the box below it to enable spam protection.

Next, navigate to the ‘Payment’ tab in the left sidebar and select your desired tax collection rates under the ‘Tax Collection’ option.

You can also set the price for the product or service you intend to sell through the form. If you are offering a subscription service, select the ‘Subscription’ option. After that, click the ‘Add Price’ button to create and include various subscription tiers.

Make sure to choose Euro as your preferred currency in this section, as the Bancontact payment form will not function without it.

Now, scroll down to the ‘Payment Methods’ section and select the ‘All’ option from the dropdown menu.

You will notice that the Bancontact payment option is already selected. You can also add additional payment options, such as Klarna, AliPay, or Card if you wish.

Next, go to the ‘Form Fields’ tab. You can add a form field from the dropdown menu and adjust its settings by expanding the tab. Additionally, you can rearrange the existing fields by dragging and dropping them.

For example, if you plan to sell a physical product that requires delivery, you will need to include an address field in your form. This will enable customers to easily provide their location during the purchase process.

Next, navigate to the ‘Payment Page’ tab and check the ‘Enable a dedicated payment page’ option. This allows you to create a customized payment form page without the need to manually set up a new page on your site.

The plugin simplifies the process of setting a permalink, choosing a color scheme, uploading your logo, and adding footer text.

Once you are satisfied with your customizations, click the ‘Publish’ button to save your changes.

Now, visit the front end of your WordPress site to see your newly created Bancontact payment form.

Alternatively, you can add the Bancontact form to an existing page on your site. Simply click the ‘Publish’ button after you have added the necessary form fields.

Then, go to the page or post you wish to modify in the WordPress dashboard and click the ‘Add Block’ (+) button located in the top left corner. This will display the block menu, where you can search for the WP Simple Pay block.

After adding the block to your page, select the payment form you created from the dropdown menu within the block.

Next, click the ‘Update’ or ‘Publish’ button to save your settings.

Feel free to visit your website to see the Bancontact payment form in action.

Method 2: Integrate Bancontact as a Payment Option in WooCommerce

If you’re looking to integrate the Bancontact payment option into your WooCommerce store, this guide is perfect for you.

Begin by installing and activating the Stripe Payment Gateway for WooCommerce plugin. For comprehensive instructions, refer to our beginner’s guide on installing a WordPress plugin.

After activation, navigate to the WooCommerce » Settings section in your WordPress dashboard and select the ‘Payments’ tab. Enable the ‘Stripe Gateway’ option and click ‘Finish setup’ located to the right of the description.

You will be directed to a new screen where you need to check the ‘Enable Stripe Gateway’ box. Additionally, you can set a title and description for the payment gateway.

Next, click the ‘Save Changes’ button to apply your settings.

Once the page refreshes, click on the ‘Stripe Settings’ link at the top.

On the settings page, click the ‘Connect with Stripe’ button to connect the payment gateway to your online store.

This will redirect you to a new screen where you can log in using your Stripe credentials. If you don’t have an account, you can create one from this page.

For further information, check out our tutorial on how to accept payments with Stripe in WordPress.

After connecting your WooCommerce store to your Stripe account, click on the ‘Bancontact’ link at the top.

Next, check the ‘Enable Stripe Bancontact Gateway’ option and provide a title, description, company name, and specify the locations where this payment method will be available.

Finally, click the ‘Save Changes’ button to apply your settings.

Now, visit your online store to see the Bancontact payment option.

It’s that easy!

Bonus: Accept GiroPay Payments in WordPress

If you have customers in Germany or Austria, adding Giropay as a payment option to your online store is a wise decision. With 40 million users, Giropay represents 10% of checkouts in Germany, making it a favored choice for secure transactions.

Bancontact payments utilize online banking, allowing funds to be transferred directly from the customer’s bank account to yours during checkout. This method not only facilitates rapid transactions but also offers reduced fees compared to alternative payment options.

To integrate GiroPay payments into your WordPress site, you can utilize the WP Simple Pay plugin.

This robust Stripe plugin supports various payment methods, including Bancontact, SEPA, Affirm, Klarna, and GiroPay.

For additional details, check out our tutorial on how to implement GiroPay payments in WordPress.

We trust this article has guided you in adding Bancontact payment options to your WordPress site. You may also find our beginner’s guide on accepting Google Pay in WordPress and our recommendations for the best Square WordPress plugins helpful.

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