RelayPay Checkout
RelayPay Checkout lets you request cryptocurrency payments from your customers and receive them in your local fiat money.
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RelayPay Checkout shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where RelayPay Checkout stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bitcoin | >100 |
| crypto | >100 |
| crypto payments | >100 |
| cryptocurrency | >100 |
| payments | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About RelayPay Checkout
From the official readme · v3.0.1Description
RelayPay Checkout lets you request cryptocurrency payments from your customers and receive them in your local fiat money.
RelayPay Checkout: Easily Accept Cryptocurrency Payments in Australia
Unlock crypto payments for your Australian business, without touching crypto. Your customers pay with cryptocurrency, your business receives dollars in the bank, same day. And you receive the full amount you’re owed.
The RelayPay Crypto Payment plug-in for WooCommerce / WordPress makes it easy to start accepting cryptocurrency as payment to complement your existing payment options.
Key Features
RelayPay supports Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Stablecoins (USDT, USDC), Solana, XRP, Dogecoin and more.
* Unlock new revenue & customers anywhere in the world. While avoiding chargebacks and fraud.
* Same day settlements, often within a couple of hours.
* Settlement in dollars removes risk of volatility (and crypto accounting hassles).
* Option to have your customer pay RelayPay’s competitive 1.95% merchant fee, similar to cards.
* No monthly fees, minimum monthly settlements or hidden costs.
* Quick & easy to get started.
🏆 Winner: Crypto Merchant Payments – 2024 WeMoney Awards
🏆 Winner: Best Banking & Payments Innovation – 2023 Finder Awards
🏅 3x Finalist: Australian Blockchain Industry Awards – 2024 (inc. Best Scale-Up & Exchange)
Regulation & Security
Founded in Sydney in 2019, RelayPay is bridging the gap between traditional payments and digital currencies. RelayPay is regulated for Australian crypto merchant payments, unlike some foreign crypto firms.
- RelayPay is registered with AUSTRAC as a Digital Currency Exchange services provider (DCE100597854-001) and as an Independent Remittance Dealer (IND100597854-001)
- RelayPay is an Authorised Representative of Financial Services License (AFS Representative No. 001305063) for Non-Cash Payments. Our BPAY Payments, Third-Party Transfers and Merchant Solutions are issued with Flash Partners PTY LTD (AFSL No 480834). The information provided by RelayPay on this website for Non-Cash Payment products contains general advice.
- We use Merkle Science transaction monitoring systems to detect and block potential risks.
How It Works
- Customers choose cryptocurrency at checkout and enter RelayPay’s payment flow.
- The payment total is converted to the selected cryptocurrency.
- A unique wallet address and QR code are generated for the transaction.
- Customers send the exact amount advised, and can use almost any wallet or exchange.
- Your customer does not need a RelayPay account.
- Once verified on the blockchain, the payment is confirmed, and customers return to your site.
- Merchants receive daily payouts in fiat, viewable via email confirmation and the RelayPay Merchant Dashboard.
Getting Started
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Visit RelayPay to get more information regarding our services. To use this extension, you need to have your merchant account set up and verified. Accept crypto payments by registering for your RelayPay Business account at https://www.relaypay.io/business.
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Install the RelayPay Checkout plug-in for WordPress. Follow our installation notes. If you need help or have a question, feel free to contact us via livechat or email. You can also visit our FAQ page to learn more about RelayPay.
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Start accepting cryptocurrency payments today!
Installation
- Upload
relaypayfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory or install the plugin from the WordPress plugin repository. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
- Edit the RelayPay plug-in’s settings at > WooCommerce > Settings > Payments > RelayPay.
- Enable RelayPay payment method and fill all the fields.
- To obtain your Public key: Once registered (and verified) with RelayPay, login to RelayPay. Click your profile icon at the top-right and choose API Token. You can also just go to: https://app.relaypay.io/business/api-token. Select Generate New Token. This is the code you enter in the “Public key” settings of the RelayPay WordPress plugin to connect it with your RelayPay account.
- Private key: Next, click “Download” and within the downloaded .json file you’ll also see a “Secret key” code. This is what you enter into the “Private key” field of the RelayPay wordpress plug-in.
- Merchant ID and store name: You will have chosen a Merchant ID during registration. If your payment page link is yourbrandhere.relaypay.io, then it’ll be yourbrandhere. Meanwhile, the store name field is more for WordPress than RelayPay, but you might perhaps make this the same as your Merchant ID.
- Merchant fee: Enter 1.95. No need for the percentage. Merchant fee label = “Merchant fee.” Taxable also = Yes.
- The “Environment” field will default to having “Test” selected. When you’re ready to go live, use the drop down option to select “Production”.
- Customising Payment Status: From the RelayPay plug-in’s “Successful payment status” setting, you can define how orders update once a payment via RelayPay is confirmed. By default, this is set to “Processing”. Per WooCommerce documentation, this status signals the shop owner or warehouse to prepare and ship the order, after which the status can be manually updated to “Completed.” However, if your store sells only Virtual and Downloadable products, WooCommerce allows orders to skip Processing and go straight to Completed. You can customise this setting based on your needs.
Frequently asked questions
Why use RelayPay Checkout?
In addition to welcoming new customers, you can receive cross-border payments swiftly without the need for complex infrastructure. It is as simple as installing the extension and setting up your account.
How do the fees work?
Transaction fees will be charged for every transaction. RelayPay does not provide pricing details publicly. For more information and to register, please contact us.= Why use RelayPay Checkout? = Customer spends crypto ➜ your business receives dollars. Unlock new revenue & customers anywhere in the world. 46% of Australian businesses are now accepting four or more payment methods and 45 percent want to improve their current payment systems, with cryptocurrencies seen as a promising area of investment. Source: University of Sydney Business School and Stripe – The future of digital payments for…
**What about refunds?**
Fast settlement, no chargebacks. Crypto transactions are inherently not refundable. Therefore, any refunds need to be handled in AUD by merchants per your store policies.
**How do the fees work?**
Option to have your customer pay RelayPay’s competitive 1.95% merchant fee, similar to cards. For more information and to register, please contact us.
**Cross Border Payments**
In addition to welcoming new customers, you can receive cross-border payments swiftly without the need for complex infrastructure. It is as simple as installing the extension and setting up your RelayPay account.
**Does RelayPay also have an API or other plug-ins?**
Yes! RelayPay offers an API and various plug-ins to seamlessly integrate crypto payments into your website or platform. For access to our API documentation and details on other available plug-ins, please contact us.
Changelog
3.0.1
- Update description
3.0.0
- Update to the latest API
- Add support for extra fee
- Better support for Block checkout
2.0.2
- Update dependencies
2.0.2
- Update dependencies
2.0.0
- Update dependencies
- Add HPOS support
- Add block based checkout support
- Require PHP >8
1.0.1
- New plugin description
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FAQ
RelayPay Checkout: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is RelayPay Checkout free?
Yes. RelayPay Checkout is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is RelayPay Checkout safe to use in 2026?
RelayPay Checkout shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
How many websites use RelayPay Checkout?
RelayPay Checkout is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,832 times since it launched in August 2021. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.
Does RelayPay Checkout work with WordPress 7.1?
RelayPay Checkout is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does RelayPay Checkout need?
RelayPay Checkout requires PHP 8.0.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was RelayPay Checkout last updated?
The latest version, 3.0.1, was released on February 17, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes RelayPay Checkout?
RelayPay Checkout is developed and maintained by RelayPay.
What are the best alternatives to RelayPay Checkout?
The most popular alternatives to RelayPay Checkout are MyCryptoCheckout (8K+ installs), Bitcoin Payments (2K+ installs) and BTCPay Server (1K+ installs).
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