BelemaPay Payment Gateway
Accept payments on your WooCommerce store via BelemaPay — cards, bank transfer, USSD, and more.
Use with caution
BelemaPay Payment Gateway works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where BelemaPay Payment Gateway stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cards | >100 |
| fintech | #24 |
| nigeria | #43 |
| payment gateway | >100 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
About BelemaPay Payment Gateway
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
BelemaPay is a Nigerian fintech payment gateway that lets your customers pay using:
- Debit/Credit cards
- Bank transfer
- USSD
- And more channels supported by BelemaPay
This plugin integrates BelemaPay directly into WooCommerce, giving your customers a seamless checkout experience.
How it works
- Customer places an order and selects BelemaPay at checkout.
- They are redirected to the secure BelemaPay payment page.
- After payment, they are returned to your site and the order is automatically updated.
Features
- Live and Test mode support
- Automatic order status updates
- Webhook support for reliable background payment confirmation
- Signed webhooks: incoming notifications are verified with an HMAC-SHA256 signature and protected against replay attacks
- Secure: secret keys are never exposed to the browser
- HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage) compatible
External service: BelemaPay
This plugin connects your WooCommerce store to BelemaPay, a third-party payment service operated by Belema Fintech, in order to process payments. It is required for the plugin to function.
When a customer pays, the following data is sent from your site to the BelemaPay API (https://gateway.belemafintech.com/api):
- The order total and currency
- The customer’s billing email, phone number, and name
- A unique transaction reference and your store’s callback URL
BelemaPay also sends payment notifications back to your site via a webhook. No data is sent to BelemaPay unless a customer initiates a payment through this gateway.
By using this plugin you agree to BelemaPay’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy:
- Terms of Service: https://gateway.belemafintech.com/terms
- Privacy Policy: https://gateway.belemafintech.com/privacypolicy
Installation
- Upload the
belemapay-payment-gatewayfolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin via Plugins > Installed Plugins.
- Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments > BelemaPay.
- Enter your Live Secret Key (found in your BelemaPay merchant dashboard).
- Enter your Merchant Code so the plugin can verify incoming webhooks.
- Disable Test Mode when ready to accept live payments.
Webhook Setup
Webhook-based confirmation is strongly recommended. Log into your BelemaPay merchant dashboard and set your webhook URL to:
https://yoursite.com/?wc-api=belemapay_webhook
This URL is also displayed on the plugin settings page.
For the plugin to verify that webhooks genuinely come from BelemaPay (and reject forged ones), you must enter your Merchant Code in the settings. Webhooks are authenticated using an HMAC-SHA256 signature over the request timestamp and your merchant code, keyed with your secret key, and requests older than 10 minutes are rejected to prevent replay attacks.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I get my API keys?
Log into your BelemaPay merchant dashboard at https://gateway.belemafintech.com and navigate to Settings > API Keys.
Does this work without WooCommerce?
No. This plugin requires WooCommerce 5.0 or higher.
Is there a test mode?
Yes. Enable Test Mode in the plugin settings and use your test secret key to process sandbox transactions.
Why are my webhooks being rejected?
Make sure you have entered your Merchant Code in the plugin settings. The plugin verifies the signature BelemaPay sends with each webhook; without the correct merchant code, signed requests cannot be validated. For test card charges, also enter your Live Public Key.
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FAQ
BelemaPay Payment Gateway: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is BelemaPay Payment Gateway free?
Yes. BelemaPay Payment Gateway is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is BelemaPay Payment Gateway safe to use in 2026?
BelemaPay Payment Gateway works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use BelemaPay Payment Gateway?
BelemaPay Payment Gateway is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 188 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.
Does BelemaPay Payment Gateway work with WordPress 7.1?
BelemaPay Payment Gateway is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does BelemaPay Payment Gateway need?
BelemaPay Payment Gateway requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was BelemaPay Payment Gateway last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 1, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes BelemaPay Payment Gateway?
BelemaPay Payment Gateway is developed and maintained by belemapay.
What are the best alternatives to BelemaPay Payment Gateway?
The most popular alternatives to BelemaPay Payment Gateway are Info Cards (2K+ installs), WN Elementor Glassy Columns (1K+ installs) and WP Plugin Info Card (400+ installs).
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