Instant Bank Payments via GoCardless for WooCommerce
Take instant bank payments on your WooCommerce store through open banking technology. Increase your conversions, reduce fees, reduce failed payments and modernise your customers checkout experience.
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Instant Bank Payments via GoCar… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.4 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Instant Bank Payments via G… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| go cardless | #2 |
| gocardless | #6 |
| instant bank pay | #59 |
| Open Banking | #49 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 from 2 reviews
About Instant Bank Payments via GoCardless fo…
From the official readme · v1.3.2Description
Take instant bank payments on your WooCommerce store through open banking technology. Increase your conversions, reduce fees, reduce failed payments and modernise your customers checkout experience.
- Lower fees: Typically 54% cheaper than online card transactions.
- Instant Confirmation: This bank-to-bank payment offers real-time confirmation for you and your payers.
- Optimise payer conversion: Frictionless authorisation and no need to enter card details.
- Save admin time: Spend less time chasing down late or failed payments.
GoCardless instant bank payment is currently available to customers in the UK and Germany.
Simple setup with Sandbox testing mode.
Customers complete the transaction without leaving your checkout page.
Purchase the premium version here – Integrates with WooCoommerce subscriptions enabling you to take recurring payments via direct debit whilst still benefitting from taking the first payment by instant bank payment.
Frequently asked questions
Why use instant bank payments?
Lower fees: Typically 54% cheaper than online card transactions. Instant Confirmation: This bank-to-bank payment offers real-time confirmation for you and your payers. Optimise payer conversion: Frictionless authorisation and no need to enter card details. Save admin time: Spend less time chasing down late or failed payments.
What currencies can I sell in
Currently, Instant Bank Pay is only available in GBP and EURO.
What countries can I sell to?
Currently, Instant Bank Pay is available for your customers based in the UK, and Germany. As a merchant, you can access the feature if you’re based in the UK, US, EEA, and Australia.
Does the plugin integrate with WooCommerce subscriptions?
No, but you can purchase the premium version of this plugin here which does. The premium version integrates with WooCoommerce subscriptions enabling you to take recurring payments via direct debit whilst still taking the first payment by instant bank payment.
Do I need an SSL certificate?
Yes.
For developers
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Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
FAQ
Instant Bank Payments via GoCardles…: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
Is Instant Bank Payments via GoCar… free?
Yes. Instant Bank Payments via GoCar… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Instant Bank Payments via GoCar… safe to use in 2026?
Instant Bank Payments via GoCar… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Instant Bank Payments via GoCar…?
Instant Bank Payments via GoCar… is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,064 times since it launched in July 2022. It was downloaded 88 times in the last 30 days.
Does Instant Bank Payments via GoCar… work with WordPress 7.1?
Instant Bank Payments via GoCar… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Instant Bank Payments via GoCar… need?
Instant Bank Payments via GoCar… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Instant Bank Payments via GoCar… last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.2, was released on February 20, 2024 (3 years ago).
Who makes Instant Bank Payments via GoCar…?
Instant Bank Payments via GoCar… is developed and maintained by Adam Kent.
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