=== Payaza ===
Contributors: okenwa500, bigmaster
Tags: payaza, woocommerce, payment gateway,supports all currency
Stable tag: 0.3.12
Requires at least: 6.2
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later


Effortlessly start accepting card payments and bank transfers and 
other payment methods with the official Payaza Plugin for WooCommerce.




== Description ==

Effortlessly start accepting card payments and bank transfers and other payment methods with the official Payaza Plugin for WooCommerce. 

Easily integrate Payaza into your store and give your customers a smooth, secure payment experience. Simplify your checkout process with Payaza!

Sign up on the Payaza platform by heading over to [https://business.payaza.africa/signup](https://business.payaza.africa/signup) or view our offerings at [https://www.payaza.africa](https://www.payaza.africa)




== Installation ==

= 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 "Payments" tab.
6. 	Click on the __Payaza__ link from the available Options
7.	Configure your __Payaza  settings. See below for details.



== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What Do I Need To Use The Plugin =

*   A Payaza merchant account—use an existing account or [create an account here](https://business.payaza.africa)
*   An active [WooCommerce installation](https://docs.woocommerce.com/document/installing-uninstalling-woocommerce/)
*   A valid [SSL Certificate](https://docs.woocommerce.com


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

* __Enable/Disable__ - check the box to enable Payaza Checkout.
* __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. Here you can list the types of cards you accept.
* __Test Mode__ - Check to enable test mode. Test mode enables you to test payments before going live. If you ready to start receving real payment on your site, kindly uncheck this.
* __Test Secret Key__ - Enter your Test Secret Key here. Get your API keys from your Payaza account under Settings > API Keys & Webhooks
* __Test Public Key__ - Enter your Test Public Key here. Get your API keys from your Payaza account under Settings > API Keys & Webhooks
* __Live Secret Key__ - Enter your Live Secret Key here. Get your API keys from your Payaza account under Settings > API Keys & Webhooks
* __Live Public Key__ - Enter your Live Public Key here. Get your API keys from your Payaza account under Settings > API Keys & Webhooks
* Click on __Save Changes__ for the changes you made to be effected.

= Contact Us for Support =

*  integrationsupport@payaza.africa.



== Changelog ==

= 0.3.12 - March 20, 2026 =
* Tweak: Payaza Logo


= 0.3.11 - March 17, 2026 =
* Fix: General bug fixes and stability improvements.


= 0.3.10 - March 14, 2026 =
* Fix: General bug fixes and stability improvements.
* Tweak: Improved security and data sanitization during the checkout process.
* Tweak: Updated plugin text-domain to comply with WordPress translation standards.
* Tweak: Declared compatibility with WooCommerce 10.6


= 0.3.9 - Jan 01, 2026 =
* Security: Added capability checks to all admin functions (admin_notices, admin_options, admin_scripts, process_admin_options)
* Security: Added nonce verification for admin form submissions and payment processing
* Security: Enhanced input validation and sanitization throughout the plugin
* Security: Improved webhook/callback handler with proper order validation
* Security: Added payment token validation to prevent unauthorized access
* Security: Fixed potential security vulnerabilities in payment processing flow
* Tweak: Updated WordPress compatibility to 6.9
* New: Payaza Checkout popup
* New: Support all currencies
* New: HPOS compatible
* New: New Payaza Logo
* New: Payaza Version 2
* New: Add support for WooCommerce checkout block
* Tweak: WooCommerce 9.3.3 compatibility
* Fix: Callback response fix and autocomplete

= 0.3.3 - June 21, 2025 =
* New: Payaza DCI image

= 0.3.1 - Feb 19, 2025 =
* Tweak: Stability improvements

= 0.2.8 - Dec 28, 2024 =
* Tweak: Bug fixes

= 0.2.6 - Dec 17, 2024 =
* Tweak: Bug fixes

= 0.2.4 - Nov 05, 2024 =
* New: Features and bug fixes

= 0.2.2 - Nov 04, 2024 =
* New: Features and bug fixes

= 0.1.20 - Oct 20, 2024 =
* New: Features and bug fixes

= 0.1.5 - Aug 30, 2024 =
* Tweak: Improvements

= 0.1.4 - Feb 27, 2024 =
* Tweak: Improvements

= 0.1.3 - Dec 19, 2023 =
* Tweak: Improvements

= 0.1.2 - Oct 5, 2023 =
* Tweak: Improvements

= 0.1.0 - May 4, 2023 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 0.3.10 =
Critical bug fixes: order status now correctly updates to Processing after payment, test mode works properly, and a fatal error after payment completion has been resolved. Upgrade strongly recommended.


== Screenshots ==

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