Payment Gateway
WooCommerce payment gateway not working? Get checkout trading again
When payment gateways fail, every abandoned cart hurts revenue. BugShield WooCommerce developers trace API keys, SSL issues, plugin conflicts, and theme JavaScript breaks at a confirmed price.
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Fix my payment gatewayThe Problem
WooCommerce payment gateway not working: warning signs
Place order spins forever or returns a generic payment error.
Stripe or PayPal worked until a plugin or PHP update.
Test mode keys left live after a staging copy went production.
Checkout shows mixed content or SSL warnings blocking scripts.
One gateway fails while others work, pointing to a specific integration.
The Answer
How we fix WooCommerce payment gateway failures
Gateway failures sit at the intersection of WooCommerce settings, SSL, caching, security plugins, and third-party APIs. We reproduce the checkout error, read logs, and fix the exact break rather than guessing.
Payment gateway fixes are £49.99 from BugShield with a confirmed quote. Shield Pro includes unlimited fixes if checkout issues recur during busy sales periods.
How It Works
Fix WooCommerce payment gateway not working
Describe the checkout error
Which gateway, test vs live, and any recent updates. A screenshot of the customer-facing error helps.
Trace and quote
We test checkout safely, inspect logs, and confirm the fix price before changes go live.
Repair and test orders
Gateway settings and conflicts are resolved, then we verify a successful test payment path.
Why WooCommerce payment gateway not working happens
Payment gateways sit between WooCommerce, your theme, SSL, and external APIs. When WooCommerce payment gateway not working affects your store, a misconfiguration in any layer can block every transaction while the rest of the shop appears fine.
These failures are costly because customers abandon carts silently when payments fail.
- Expired or revoked API keys and webhook secrets
- Plugin update breaking gateway integration code
- SSL or mixed-content errors blocking payment scripts
- Test mode enabled on a live store
- Caching interfering with checkout session or tokens
Diagnosing payment gateway failures
Developers reproduce a failed payment, check WooCommerce logs and gateway dashboards for declined API calls, and verify webhooks are reaching your site.
Each gateway has different failure modes. Stripe issues differ from PayPal or Klarna configuration problems.
BugShield payment gateway fixes
WooCommerce payment gateway fixes start from £49.99 with a confirmed quote. We restore successful payments and verify a test order completes end-to-end.
For stores needing ongoing cover, Shield Pro includes unlimited fixes from £199/month.
FAQ
WooCommerce payment gateway not working: FAQs
Can you fix Stripe and PayPal on the same store?
Yes. We work with major WooCommerce gateways and diagnose each integration independently.
Will you test payments on my live store?
We use test modes or small live authorisations with your approval to confirm gateways work end to end.
How fast can payment gateway issues be fixed?
Many resolve in one session. We assign WooCommerce developers within 24 hours on one-off requests.
Why did my WooCommerce payment gateway stop working?
Common causes include expired API keys, plugin updates breaking gateway integration, SSL issues, currency mismatches, and conflicts with caching or security plugins.
Can I test payments without charging real customers?
Yes. Most gateways offer sandbox or test mode. We use test credentials where possible and verify live mode carefully before closing your fix.
Do you support Stripe, PayPal, and Klarna?
Yes. We work with all major WooCommerce payment gateways including Stripe, PayPal, Square, Klarna, and Worldpay.
My checkout shows a generic payment error. Can you diagnose it?
Yes. We check gateway logs, WooCommerce status, browser console errors, and server SSL configuration to find the specific failure point.
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