Payment Methods by Shipping for WooCommerce

Name: Payment Methods by Shipping for WooCommerce | Restrict Gateways
Price: 15.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Key Features

Unlimited Conditional Rules

Create as many shipping-to-payment rules as needed
Each rule targets one shipping method
Control multiple payment gateways per rule
Choose "Show" or "Hide" action for each rule

Intuitive Rule Builder

Visual table-based rule management interface
Add new rules with one click
Remove unwanted rules instantly
No coding or complex configuration required

Complete Shipping Method Support

Works with all core WooCommerce shipping methods
Supports shipping zone instances (e.g., Flat Rate: Zone 1)
Compatible with third-party shipping plugins
Recognizes shipping method variations and zones

Multi-Select Payment Control

Select multiple payment gateways per rule
Hold Ctrl/Cmd for multi-selection
Control all payment methods from one interface
Works with any WooCommerce payment gateway

Show/Hide Logic

"Show" action: Display only selected payment methods
"Hide" action: Remove selected payment methods
Flexible logic for different business scenarios
Mix show and hide rules for complex requirements

Real-Time Checkout Updates

Payment methods update as shipping selection changes
Works seamlessly during checkout process
No page refresh required for rule application
Smooth customer experience

HPOS Compatible

High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS) support
Future-proof WooCommerce compatibility
Optimized for latest WooCommerce versions
Tested with WooCommerce 8.0+

Multilingual Ready

Full WPML integration with string translation
Polylang compatibility for multilingual stores
All UI strings translatable
Perfect for international e-commerce

Setup Instructions

Install & Activate

After purchasing the plugin:

Upload to /wp-content/plugins/payment-methods-by-shipping-method-for-woocommerce/
Activate through the WordPress Plugins menu
Navigate to VGDEV Solutions > Payment by Shipping

Understand Rule Logic

Before creating rules, understand the two action types:

"Show" Action (Whitelist):

Displays ONLY the payment methods you select
All other payment gateways are hidden
Best for restricting to specific payment options
Example: Show only "Cash on Delivery" for "Local Pickup"

"Hide" Action (Blacklist):

Hides the payment methods you select
All other payment gateways remain visible
Best for removing problematic combinations
Example: Hide "Cash on Delivery" for "Express Shipping"

Create Your First Rule

In the Payment by Shipping settings page:

Rule Configuration:

Shipping Method: Select the shipping method that triggers this rule
Payment Methods: Multi-select payment gateways to control (hold Ctrl/Cmd)
Action: Choose "Show" or "Hide" based on your needs
Click Save Settings to activate the rule

The first row is created automatically. Add more rules by clicking "Add Rule" button.

Add Multiple Rules

Create complex payment-shipping relationships:

Example Scenarios:

Scenario 1: Local Pickup → Show only Cash on Delivery
Scenario 2: Express Shipping → Hide Cash on Delivery
Scenario 3: Free Shipping → Show Bank Transfer & Credit Card only
Scenario 4: International Shipping → Hide all payment methods except PayPal

Click Add Rule to create a new row
Fill in shipping method, payment methods, and action
Use the × button to remove unwanted rules
Save all rules together with one click

Test Your Rules

Verify everything works correctly:

Add products to cart and proceed to checkout
Select different shipping methods one by one
Verify payment methods appear/disappear based on your rules
Test all shipping-payment combinations
Check behavior when no rules match selected shipping
Verify seamless transitions between shipping methods

How It Works

Customer Selects Shipping Method:

Customer adds products to cart and proceeds to checkout
Chooses a shipping method from available options
Plugin checks if selected shipping method matches any rules
If match found, applies "Show" or "Hide" action to payment gateways
Payment methods list updates automatically

"Show" Rule Applied:

Customer selects shipping method configured with "Show" rule
Plugin displays ONLY the payment methods specified in rule
All other payment gateways are hidden from checkout
Customer can only choose from allowed payment methods
Example: Local Pickup shows only Cash on Delivery

"Hide" Rule Applied:

Customer selects shipping method configured with "Hide" rule
Plugin removes the payment methods specified in rule
All other payment gateways remain visible
Customer chooses from remaining payment options
Example: Express Shipping hides Cash on Delivery

Customer Changes Shipping Method:

Customer switches to different shipping option
Plugin re-evaluates rules for new shipping method
Payment methods update in real-time
No page refresh required
Seamless checkout experience maintained

Why Choose Payment Methods by Shipping Method?

Complete Control - Manage exact payment-shipping relationships for your business model
Reduce COD Fraud - Restrict Cash on Delivery to specific shipping methods or zones
Improve Cash Flow - Encourage online payments for express or international shipping
Unlimited Rules - Create as many conditional relationships as your business requires
Simple Interface - Visual rule builder requires no coding knowledge
Flexible Logic - Mix "Show" and "Hide" rules for complex scenarios
Real-Time Updates - Payment options update instantly as shipping changes
Shipping Zone Support - Works with zone-based shipping instances
Third-Party Compatible - Supports all WooCommerce payment and shipping plugins
HPOS Ready - Future-proof with High-Performance Order Storage support
Multilingual Support - WPML and Polylang compatible for global stores
License Protected - Secure licensing system with automatic updates

Perfect For

COD Restriction - Limit Cash on Delivery to specific shipping zones or methods
Express Shipping - Require online payment for premium shipping options
International Orders - Show only PayPal/credit cards for cross-border shipping
Local Pickup - Allow only Cash on Delivery for in-store collection
Free Shipping - Encourage bank transfers for free shipping orders
Fraud Prevention - Reduce COD fraud by zone-based restrictions

System Requirements

WordPress 5.0 or higher
WooCommerce 3.0 or higher (tested up to WooCommerce 8.0+)
PHP 7.2 or higher
At least one active shipping method and one payment gateway
HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage) compatible

Take Control of Payment-Shipping Logic

The Payment Methods by Shipping Method plugin includes lifetime updates and dedicated support. Create sophisticated payment gateway rules, reduce COD fraud, improve cash flow, and deliver the perfect checkout experience for every shipping scenario!

Questions

What happens if I create conflicting rules (both show and hide for the same shipping method)?

The plugin processes rules in the order they appear in your settings. If you create multiple rules for the same shipping method, the last matching rule takes precedence. However, we recommend avoiding conflicting rules by using either "Show" OR "Hide" for each shipping method, not both. The "Show" action is typically cleaner as it explicitly whitelists allowed payment methods, while "Hide" is better for removing specific problematic combinations.

Does this work with shipping zones and shipping method instances?

Yes! The plugin fully supports WooCommerce shipping zones and recognizes shipping method instances. When you configure rules, you'll see options like "Zone Name - Flat Rate" for zone-specific shipping methods. The plugin matches both exact shipping method IDs and instance-based IDs (e.g., "flat_rate:6"), ensuring rules apply correctly to zone-specific shipping options. This gives you granular control over payment methods for different geographical zones.

What happens if a customer's selected shipping method doesn't match any rules?

If the selected shipping method doesn't match any of your configured rules, all enabled payment gateways will be displayed as normal - the plugin doesn't interfere. This ensures your checkout always functions, even if you haven't created rules for every shipping method. You only need to create rules for shipping methods where you want to control payment gateway visibility.

Can I use this to restrict Cash on Delivery based on shipping zones?

Absolutely! This is one of the most common use cases. Since the plugin recognizes zone-based shipping instances, you can create rules like: "International Shipping Zone - Flat Rate" → Hide "Cash on Delivery" to prevent COD for international orders, while keeping COD available for domestic shipping. You can create separate rules for each shipping zone, giving you precise control over COD availability based on delivery location.

Is the plugin multilingual and compatible with WPML or Polylang?

Yes! The plugin has full multilingual support. All UI strings in the admin interface (settings page labels, buttons, messages) are automatically registered with WPML String Translation and Polylang. You can translate the entire admin interface through your preferred multilingual plugin. The rules themselves work based on shipping and payment method IDs, so they apply consistently across all languages without needing translation.

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