=== SeerBit Payment Gateway plugin for WooCommerce ===
Plugin Name: SeerBit Payment Gateway plugin For Woocommerce
Description: Add SeerBit Pay to your e-commerce store and start collecting payments today. No Coding Required.
Tags: SeerBit payment, SeerBit, button, payment, online payments, pay now, buy now, e-commerce, gateway, Nigeria, Africa, Ghana
Author: SeerBit
Version: 1.4.5
Author URI: https://seerbit.com
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
Requires at least:
Tested up to: 6.9.4
Stable tag: 1.4.5


Start accepting payments on your WooCommerce store using SeerBit for WooCommerce plugin

== Description ==

Unlock seamless payments with the SeerBit WooCommerce plugin. Easily generate invoices, access instant payouts, and accept payments through your website or secure payment links. Stay in control with a real-time mobile dashboard and manage transactions anytime, anywhere. Designed for growth, built for unified commerce. 

* __Mastercard__
* __Visa__
* __Verve__
* __Banks__
* __Walllet__
* __Transfer__
* __Mobile Money__


= Plugin Features =

With SeerBit for WooCommerce, you can accept payments via: 

*Credit/Debit Cards — Visa, Mastercard, Verve (NG, GH, KE, UGX, XOF, ZAR, TZS) 
*Bank transfer (Nigeria) 
*Bank accounts (Kuda Bank, Opay, etc.) Nigeria 
*Mobile money (Ghana, Kenya) 
*EFT (South Africa) 
*USSD (Nigeria) 
*Many more coming soon 

= Why SeerBit? =

SeerBit is more than just a payment gateway—it’s a growth partner for your business. Here’s why merchants choose SeerBit: 

* __Faster Payments__ – Enjoy instant collections, payouts, and seamless invoicing. 
* __Flexible Payment Options__ – Accept cards, mobile money, bank transfers, bank account, and payment links. 
* __Seamless WooCommerce Integration__ – Set up quickly and start accepting payments effortlessly. 
* __Real-Time Insights__ – Track transactions and business performance with an intuitive dashboard. 
* __Secure & Reliable__ – PCI-DSS compliant, ensuring safe and hassle-free transactions. 
* __Built for Businesses of All Sizes__ – Whether you're a startup or an enterprise, SeerBit scales with you. 

Experience payments designed for speed, security, and growth choose SeerBit today.  


== Installation ==

= Automatic Installation =
* 	Login to your WordPress Admin area
* 	Go to "Plugins > Add New" from the left hand menu
* 	In the search box type __Woo SeerBit__
*	From the search result you will see __SeerBit WooCommerce Payment Gateway__ click on __Install Now__ to install the plugin
*	A popup window will ask you to confirm your wish to install the Plugin.
*	After installation, activate the plugin.
* 	Open the settings page for WooCommerce and click the "Checkout" tab.
* 	Click on the __SeerBit__ link from the available Checkout Options
*	Configure your __SeerBit Pay settings. See below for details.

= Manual Installation =
1. 	Download the plugin zip file
2. 	Login to your WordPress Admin. Click on "Plugins > Add New" from the left hand menu.
3.  Click on the "Upload" option, then click "Choose File" to select the zip file from your computer. Once selected, press "OK" and press the "Install Now" button.
4.  Activate the plugin.
5. 	Open the settings page for WooCommerce and click the "Checkout" tab.
6. 	Click on the __SeerBit__ link from the available Checkout Options
7.	Configure your __SeerBit Pay__ settings. See below for details.


= Configure the plugin =
To configure the plugin, go to __WooCommerce > Settings__ from the left hand menu, then click __Checkout__ from the top tab. You will see __SeerBit__ as part of the available Checkout Options. Click on it to configure the payment gateway.

* __Enable/Disable__ - check the box to enable SeerBit Pay.
* __Title__ - allows you to determine what your customers will see this payment option as on the checkout page.
* __Description__ - controls the message that appears under the payment fields on the checkout page.
* __Public Key__ - Enter your  Public Key here. Get your API keys from your SeerBit account under Settings
* __Secret Key__ - Enter your Secret Key here. Get your API keys from your SeerBit account under Settings
* Click on __Save Changes__ for the changes you made to be effected.


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What Do I Need To Use The Plugin =

1.	You need to have WooCommerce plugin installed and activated on your WordPress site.
2.	You need to open a SeerBit merchant account on [SeerBit](https://seerbit.com)


== Changelog ==
= 1.2.1 - 2020-09-01 =
* Update - Auto switch order status to completed after a successful transaction
= 1.2.2 - 2020-09-01 =
* Update - Added more countries
= 1.2.3 - 2021-02-01 =
* Update - Included more countries
= 1.2.4 - 2021-09-17 =
* Update - Performance improvements
* Update - User experience improvements
= 1.3.3 - 2021-10-20 =
* Update - for WP 5.8.1 support
= 1.3.4 - 2021-10-21 =
* Update - bug  fix
= 1.3.5 - 2021-10-21 =
* Update - bug  fix
= 1.3.6 - 2022-12-22 =
* Update - webhook transaction validation option
= 1.3.7 - 2022-12-23 =
* Update - bug fix
= 1.3.8 - 2022-12-23 =
* Update - bug fix
= 1.3.9 - 2024-04-01 =
* Update - bug fix
= 1.4.0 - 2024-12-03 =
* Update - Add Block Support
= 1.4.1 - 2025-04-10 =
* Update - payment method description
* Update - payment Button
= 1.4.2 - 2026-01-26 =
* Update - payment verification process
= 1.4.3 - 2026-03-25 =
* Update - payment reference
* Update - Added WooCommerce plugin dependency header
* Update - Improved plugin initialization flow
= 1.4.4 - 2026-07-13 =
* Update - Improved payment verification with checkout query API
* Update - Added retry logic for transaction verification
* Update - Better handling of on-hold orders
* Update - Improved redirect flow for pending and failed payments
* Update - Added payment method icon
= 1.4.5 - 2026-07-15 =
* New - Added payment mode setting (Inline popup or Redirect to SeerBit hosted checkout)
* New - SeerBit Standard Checkout redirect integration

