> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://verified-crypto-checkout.gitbook.io/verified-crypto-checkout/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://verified-crypto-checkout.gitbook.io/verified-crypto-checkout/verified-crypto-checkout-plugin-guide.md).
# VERIFIED Crypto Checkout Plugin Guide
This guide will be updated when we launch new versions, think of this as a living and breathing document with the most up-to-date information.
#### The Most Feature Rich Card to Crypto WooCommerce OnRamp Available
Accept Credit Cards via Crypto Online and In Person (without hardware) — Up and Running in Minutes
**This is not a replacement to standard credit card processing. Think of this plugin as a tool to receive payment by cards, but it will not be as seamless as a standard credit card processing gateway based on the following friction points:**
1. *Some credit card providers do not allow crypto purchases (and may charge cash advance fees).*
2. *All crypto platforms will require first time users to do KYC (rarely will they avoid it on small transactions and maybe if already used a service like Link for Stripe on other sites).*
3. *The plugin will redirect off site for payment not embedded fully at checkout. (We try to make this as smooth as possible with* [*Thank-You Receipt Pages*](/verified-crypto-checkout/checkout-and-orders/verified-thank-you-page.md)*)*
{% hint style="info" %}
Overall note for all merchants, it is best to **guide customers to use debit** when possible since there is a possibility of customers being charged a cash advance fee for certain credit card to crypto purchases (not all, but sometimes). Also, some credit cards do not allow crypto purchases but nearly all debit cards will be approved.
Also, the **safest bet for having a valid crypto provider for your customers is to enable Auto-Routing** gateway, which presents all available providers to your customer.
It is also the only gateway that is easy for a customer to refresh and try another provider by keeping a window open that they can refresh to try a different provider.
{% endhint %}
#### This Guide Covers
Installation • Configuration • Hosted Waiting Room & Thank-You Page • Payment Links • Order Requests • Auto Recovery • Subscriptions • Missed Payment Protection • Zelle, Cash App & Venmo
**v1.57.1+ — October 2026**
We always love adding features that merchants want and are available for help, reach out below for assistance or to recommend features.
[VERIFIED Support Board + AI Chat](https://verifiedcryptocheckout.com/support-tickets/)
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Our AI chat is trained on all our documents and plugin code so is often smarter than us with instant answers. If need a human within the chat just say "human agent."
{% endhint %}
A product of VERIFIED Credit Card Processing
## **What This Plugin Does**
VERIFIED Crypto Checkout lets your customers pay by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay) at your WooCommerce checkout. The payment is processed by a licensed crypto on-ramp provider and settles on-chain directly to your wallet, usually as USDC on Polygon (it can also arrive on Ethereum or BNB Chain), with no card chargeback process.
The same plugin also includes free, optional [Zelle, Cash App & Venmo](/verified-crypto-checkout/zelle-cash-app-and-venmo-manual-payments.md) payment methods for USD stores, with unique payment memos and a confirmation queue. These are manual payments you confirm yourself, not crypto.
VERIFIED Crypto Checkout is software infrastructure only. VERIFIED Credit Card Processing LLC does not custody funds and does not collect or store customer payment data. We log only merchant URL, order value, infrastructure fee calculations, affiliate payout allocations, and blockchain transaction hashes for accounting purposes. The Software integrates third-party and white-labeled components not controlled by Company. All payment activity occurs exclusively on independent hosted checkout platforms. Use of this software is subject to our [Terms of Service](https://verifiedcryptocheckout.com/terms/).
## **What's in This Guide**
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| **Section** | **Pages** | **Coverage** |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [**Getting Started**](/verified-crypto-checkout/getting-started.md) | [Install](/verified-crypto-checkout/getting-started/install-the-plugin.md) • [Providers](/verified-crypto-checkout/getting-started/choose-your-payment-providers.md) • [Configure](/verified-crypto-checkout/getting-started/configure-your-gateway.md) • [Auto-Routing](/verified-crypto-checkout/getting-started/auto-routing-flow.md) • [Fees](/verified-crypto-checkout/getting-started/how-fees-work.md) • [Pre-Launch Checklist](/verified-crypto-checkout/getting-started/pre-launch-checklist.md) | Install the plugin, select and configure payment providers, understand Auto-Routing, configure fees and complete the pre-launch checklist |
| [**Checkout & Orders**](/verified-crypto-checkout/checkout-and-orders.md) | [Thank-You Page](/verified-crypto-checkout/checkout-and-orders/verified-thank-you-page.md) • [After Payment & Order Tracking](/verified-crypto-checkout/checkout-and-orders/after-payment-and-order-tracking.md) • [KYC Friction](/verified-crypto-checkout/checkout-and-orders/customer-kyc-friction.md) | The hosted waiting room and receipt, tracking payments in WooCommerce order details, and customer KYC friction including the Secure Card Checkout notice |
| [**Payment Tools**](/verified-crypto-checkout/payment-tools.md) | [Ledger](/verified-crypto-checkout/payment-tools/crypto-ledger.md) • [Payment Links & Invoices](/verified-crypto-checkout/payment-tools/payment-links-and-invoices.md) • [Request Payment for Orders](/verified-crypto-checkout/payment-tools/request-payment-for-orders.md) • [QR In-Person](/verified-crypto-checkout/payment-tools/qr-in-person-payments.md) • [Subscriptions](/verified-crypto-checkout/payment-tools/subscription-payments.md) | Your transaction dashboard, standalone links and invoices, order payment requests, in-person QR payments and recurring billing via email-based renewals |
| [**Recovery & Protection**](/verified-crypto-checkout/recovery-and-protection.md) | [Checkout Recovery](/verified-crypto-checkout/recovery-and-protection/automated-checkout-recovery.md) • [Missed Payment Protection](/verified-crypto-checkout/recovery-and-protection/missed-payment-protection.md) | Recover unpaid orders with no-login Pay Now emails and optional incentives, plus an on-chain fallback check when a provider webhook may have been missed |
| [**Zelle, Cash App & Venmo**](/verified-crypto-checkout/zelle-cash-app-and-venmo-manual-payments.md) | | Free manual payment methods with unique memos, Orders-list badges, a confirmation queue and customizable emails |
| [**FAQ**](/verified-crypto-checkout/frequently-asked-questions.md) | | Frequently asked questions covering all features |
| [**KYC Requirements by Provider**](/verified-crypto-checkout/kyc-requirements-by-provider.md) | | Research reference of what each provider asks customers to verify |
| [**What's New**](/verified-crypto-checkout/whats-new-v1.56.44-v1.57.1.md) | | Release notes for recent plugin versions |
