Elavon and Woo expand payments partnership to North America

Elavon is expanding its existing European payments partnership with WooCommerce to North America.

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Elavon and Woo expand payments partnership to North America

What changed

Elavon is expanding its existing European payments partnership with WooCommerce to North America. This expansion allows US and Canadian merchants using WooCommerce to install a free Elavon extension from the WooCommerce Marketplace, granting them direct access to Elavon’s payment processing services. Elavon will directly manage these merchants, offering value-added services as they grow. The move extends a partnership that has operated in Europe for the past 12 months to the North American market.

Why a business should care

This expansion directly affects checkout and acceptance options for ordinary merchants. By installing the extension, you gain a new payment gateway option without upfront costs for the software itself. It simplifies operations by allowing Elavon to directly manage your account as you grow, rather than navigating a complex third-party network.

Who it affects

This primarily impacts small and medium-sized businesses operating on the WooCommerce platform in the United States and Canada. It does not affect merchants using other platforms or those outside these regions.

What to consider doing

Pull your current payment processing contract and compare the terms, fees, and features of Elavon’s extension against your existing provider. If the new option aligns better with your growth needs, contact your WooCommerce support or Elavon directly to initiate the installation and account setup.

Uncertainty and risks

The announcement confirms the availability of the extension but does not detail specific fee structures, funding timelines, or fraud management protocols. Until you review the official documentation, you cannot verify the total cost of acceptance or the specific security measures in place. Proceed with caution until you have confirmed these operational details with the provider. WooCommerce merchants in the US and Canada now have access to Elavon as a payment gateway via a free extension, expanding their checkout options. Expands payment gateway options for WooCommerce merchants, potentially offering a new, trusted processor with direct management and value-added services for growing businesses.

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