Integrate WP Travel Engine with PayLexer
PayLexer connects WP Travel Engine's checkout to 82 payment gateways across every region, so tour operators can accept the payment methods their travelers already use.
Integrate WP Travel Engine with PayLexer
PayLexer lets you accept more payment methods at checkout without hiring a developer. It connects your WP Travel Engine booking form to 82 payment services that aren't built into the plugin. Once it's set up, travelers see these extra options right alongside the ones WP Travel Engine already offers.
What is PayLexer?
A plugin is a small add-on that gives your website extra features. A payment gateway is a service that moves money from your customer to your business.
PayLexer is a WordPress plugin that adds payment gateways to plugins that don't support them natively. For example, a trekking business in Nepal can connect Fonepay so travelers can pay with a payment method they already use.
PayLexer does not process or hold your money. Every transaction runs through the gateway account you connect, and your funds settle there, not with PayLexer. Your gateway credentials sit in an encrypted vault that PayLexer itself cannot read.
PayLexer is free to install, and connecting it to up to five WordPress sites costs nothing. You only pay the transaction fees your chosen gateway charges.
Why use PayLexer with WP Travel Engine?
WP Travel Engine supports around a dozen payment gateways on its own, including Stripe, PayPal Express, and Razorpay. Travelers from different countries often expect to pay with the payment method their bank or wallet supports at home.
A checkout is the payment section your customer fills out when booking. PayLexer adds 82 payment gateways across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North America, and Oceania.
You can add M-Pesa for customers booking from Kenya, Fonepay for travelers in Nepal, or Klarna for buy-now-pay-later shoppers in Europe. You do not need to hire a developer or wait for a custom integration.
PayLexer works inside your existing checkout, so your customers keep using the booking flow they already know. A dashboard is the control panel you log into to manage your account. You can manage every connected gateway and website from one PayLexer dashboard.
Key features and benefits
These features help you offer more payment choices while keeping your existing booking process.
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Access to 82 payment gateways | Accept the payment methods travelers already use in their own country instead of losing bookings over unsupported cards or wallets |
| Partial payments | Let customers pay a deposit at booking and settle the balance before the trip departs |
| One dashboard for every gateway and site | Manage gateways across multiple websites from a single PayLexer account instead of juggling separate merchant dashboards |
| Debug Mode testing | Run complete test bookings with no real charges before switching a gateway on for customers |
| Encrypted credential storage | Keep your gateway credentials in a vault that PayLexer itself cannot access |
| Free for up to 5 sites | Add gateways to five WordPress sites at no cost beyond your gateway's own transaction fees |
What you'll need before you start
Before you start, make sure you have:
- WP Travel Engine installed and activated on your WordPress site. Download WP Travel Engine →
- A PayLexer account. Create your account →
- Admin access to your WordPress site and to your PayLexer account.
- At least one payment gateway chosen and configured in PayLexer.
Check the full gateway list below and PayLexer's setup guide for your chosen gateway before continuing.
How to install and connect PayLexer
These steps connect your website to PayLexer so your payment gateways can appear in WP Travel Engine.
Add your website in PayLexer
Adding your website tells PayLexer which site to connect.
Sign in to PayLexer, add your website, and enter your website address with https://. Follow the detailed walkthrough if you need help.
Install the PayLexer plugin in WordPress
Installing the plugin creates the connection between PayLexer and WP Travel Engine.
In your WordPress left sidebar, select Plugins. Search for PayLexer, then select Install and Activate.
Connect your website with your Client ID and Site Key
Connecting these details links your WordPress site to your PayLexer account. Your Client ID is the label that identifies your website in PayLexer. Your Site Key is the private code that links your WordPress site to your PayLexer account.
In the WordPress left sidebar, select Settings, then PayLexer. Paste your Client ID and Site Key, then select Save.
Your PayLexer connection is ready. Next, turn on the payment gateways you want to offer.
Turn on your payment gateways in WP Travel Engine
These steps control which connected payment methods your customers see when they book a trip. You can also follow the WP Travel Engine integration guide.
Open the WP Travel Engine payment settings
Opening these settings lets you control the payment methods shown to customers.
In the WordPress left sidebar, select WP Travel Engine, Settings, Payments, then General.
Choose the gateways you want to offer
Selecting a gateway makes that payment method available at checkout.
Check the box next to each gateway you want to offer. For example, a tour operator in Kenya might select M-Pesa for safari bookings.
Save your changes
Saving your choices makes the selected gateways active.
Select Save Settings. PayLexer handles payment processing for every gateway you enable there, on every WP Travel Engine booking.
Your selected gateways should now appear in the booking checkout.
All Supported Payment Gateways
PayLexer connects WP Travel Engine to 82 payment gateways, grouped below by region. New gateways get added every month.
Global
| Gateway | Good for |
|---|---|
| Stripe | Cards, wallets, and global payments |
| PayPal | Wallets and international payments |
| Adyen | Enterprise and high-growth businesses |
| Airwallex | Multi-currency payments and cross-border FX |
| Amazon Pay | Checkout using saved Amazon payment details |
| BlueSnap | Payment orchestration across 200+ regions |
| Braintree | Cards, wallets, and subscriptions by PayPal |
| Checkout.com | Cards, wallets, and local payment methods |
| Dodo Payments | Merchant of record for SaaS and digital products |
| FastSpring | Merchant of record for SaaS and digital products |
| Global Payments | Card processing for businesses worldwide |
| GoCardless | Bank-to-bank direct debit for recurring payments |
| Klarna | Buy now, pay later across 45+ countries |
| Lemon Squeezy | Merchant of record for digital products and subscriptions |
| Paddle | Subscriptions and billing for digital businesses |
| Paysafe | Cards, wallets, and digital transactions |
| Revolut | Multi-currency business payments |
| Square | Online and in-person payments |
Africa
| Gateway | Good for |
|---|---|
| DPO Pay | Card, mobile money, and bank payments across Africa |
| Flutterwave | Cards, bank transfers, and mobile money |
| GetPayIn | Cards and digital wallets in Egypt |
| M-Pesa | Mobile money payments across East Africa |
| PayFast | Cards and instant EFT in South Africa |
| Paystack | Cards, bank transfers, and USSD |
| PesaPal | Mobile money, cards, and bank payments in East Africa |
| Squad | Cards and bank transfers in Nigeria |
Asia
| Gateway | Good for |
|---|---|
| 9Pay | Cards, e-wallets, and QR payments in Vietnam |
| DOKU | Cards, bank transfers, and e-wallets in Indonesia |
| eSewa | Digital wallet payments in Nepal |
| Fonepay | QR and mobile payments in Nepal |
| Himalayan Bank Limited | Bank-backed payments in Nepal |
| HitPay | Cards and e-wallets across Southeast Asia |
| Khalti | Digital wallet payments in Nepal |
| KOMOJU | Cards and local payment methods in Japan |
| Maya | Cards, e-wallets, and QR Ph in the Philippines |
| Midtrans | Cards, e-wallets, and bank transfers in Indonesia |
| NICEPAY | Cards, virtual accounts, and e-wallets in Indonesia |
| Omise | Cards and PromptPay across Thailand and Southeast Asia |
| PayHere | Cards and bank transfers in Sri Lanka |
| PAY.JP | Card payments and subscriptions in Japan |
| PayU India | Cards, UPI, and net banking in India |
| SSLCommerz | Cards and mobile banking in Bangladesh |
| ToyyibPay | FPX bank transfers and cards in Malaysia |
| Xendit | Cards, bank transfers, and e-wallets across Southeast Asia |
Europe
| Gateway | Good for |
|---|---|
| Barion | Cards and e-wallets across the EEA |
| Cost+ | Transparent pricing with cards and Nordic wallets |
| Datatrans | Cards and 40+ alternative payment methods |
| iyzico | Cards and local payment methods in Türkiye |
| Mollie | Payments trusted by 250,000+ European businesses |
| Montonio | Card payments across the Baltics and Finland |
| MultiSafepay | Cards, iDEAL, and local European methods |
| Nets | Cards and digital wallets across the Nordics |
| PAYONE | Multi-currency payments across Europe |
| Paytrail | Online banking and cards in Finland |
| Protected Payment Services | Cards and 150+ alternative methods in the UK |
| Quickpay | Cards and MobilePay across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden |
| SumUp | Card readers and online payments for small businesses |
| Tpay | BLIK, cards, and local methods in Poland |
| Viva | Card acquiring and localized checkout |
| Worldline | Cards and omnichannel commerce across 40+ countries |
Latin America
| Gateway | Good for |
|---|---|
| Conekta | Cards, SPEI, and OXXO cash payments in Mexico |
| Culqi | Cards and local wallets in Peru |
| Getnet | Cards across Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and beyond |
| Mercado Pago | Cards, cash, and QR payments across Latin America |
| ONVO Pay | Cards and SINPE transfers in Costa Rica |
| Openpay | Cards and cash payments in Mexico and Colombia |
| Transbank | Cards and Redcompra debit in Chile |
| TropiPay | Cross-border transfers across Latin America and the Caribbean |
Middle East
| Gateway | Good for |
|---|---|
| AmwalPay | Regional card and payment processing |
| Fatora | Cards and NAPS payments in Qatar |
| Moyasar | Cards, MADA, and Apple Pay in Saudi Arabia |
| MyFatoorah | Cards and KNET across the GCC |
| PayTabs | Cards, mada, and STC Pay across MENA |
| Tap Payments | Cards and digital wallets across the GCC |
| UPayments | Cards and KNET across Kuwait and the Gulf |
North America
| Gateway | Good for |
|---|---|
| Authorize.Net | Card processing trusted by US merchants |
| Elavon | Cards and digital wallets by U.S. Bank |
| Moneris | Cards and Interac in Canada |
Oceania
| Gateway | Good for |
|---|---|
| Eway | Card processing across Australia and Asia-Pacific |
| Pin Payments | Cards and subscriptions in Australia |
| Westpac PayWay | Card processing for Australian businesses |
| Windcave | Card and digital wallet payments in New Zealand |
Don't see your gateway? Request a payment gateway →
Troubleshooting
My website won't connect to PayLexer
Check that the Website URL in PayLexer matches your site exactly, including https://. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Settings, then PayLexer on the left sidebar. Confirm the Client ID and Site Key match what PayLexer generated. Then run Test Connection again.
My payment gateway isn't showing up at checkout
In your WordPress dashboard, open WP Travel Engine, then Settings, then Payments, then General. Confirm the gateway is checked. Select Save Settings after making any change. Then check your PayLexer dashboard to make sure your website still shows as Connected.
Partial payments aren't working
Partial payment support depends on the gateway you connected. Not all gateways support it. Check PayLexer's setup guide for your specific gateway to confirm it supports partial payments.
Test payments work but real payments don't go through
Check whether Debug Mode is still turned on. In your WordPress dashboard, go to WP Travel Engine, then Settings, then Payments, then General. Debug Mode uses your gateway's test credentials instead of live ones. Turn it off when you are ready to accept real payments.
I installed the PayLexer plugin but don't see it in my WordPress settings
Check that the plugin is activated. On the left sidebar of your WordPress dashboard, select Plugins. Find PayLexer in the list. If it is there but not active, select Activate. Once it is active, you should see PayLexer under Settings.
My customer paid but the booking still shows unpaid
A gateway may take a few moments to confirm a payment. Open your PayLexer dashboard and check the transaction status. If the transaction shows as completed but the WP Travel Engine booking still shows unpaid, contact WP Travel Engine support with the booking and transaction details. Do not ask the customer to pay again until you check the transaction. A second attempt could create a duplicate charge.
I connected a gateway in PayLexer but can't find it in WP Travel Engine
Make sure you saved the connection in PayLexer first. Then open WP Travel Engine, then Settings, then Payments, then General in your WordPress dashboard. Refresh the page. The gateway should appear in the list. If it does not, check that your website shows as Connected in the PayLexer dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a PayLexer account to integrate with WP Travel Engine?
Yes. Create a free PayLexer account, add your website, and connect at least one payment gateway before you install the WordPress plugin.
Does PayLexer cost anything?
No. The PayLexer plugin is free to install, and connecting up to five WordPress sites is free. You only pay the transaction fees your chosen gateway charges.
Can I accept partial payments through PayLexer?
Yes, if your gateway supports it. WP Travel Engine's partial payment feature works with any connected gateway that PayLexer's setup guide lists as supporting partial payments.
How can I test payments without charging real money?
Turn on Debug Mode under WP Travel Engine > Settings > Payments > General. PayLexer will use your gateway's test credentials until you turn Debug Mode off.
Why isn't my website connecting to PayLexer?
Check that the Website URL is correct. Confirm that the Client ID and Site Key match the details in PayLexer. You can also follow the steps in the Troubleshooting section above.
Can I connect more than one gateway?
Yes. Connect as many gateways as you need in PayLexer. Then check the ones you want to offer under WP Travel Engine > Settings > Payments > General.
Will my customers see PayLexer during checkout?
No. Your customers see the payment method name you set up, such as "Credit Card" or "Bank Transfer." PayLexer works behind the scenes.
Can I use the same PayLexer account on more than one website?
Yes. You can connect up to five WordPress sites to one PayLexer account at no cost. You can manage them all from one dashboard.
Does PayLexer charge its own transaction fees?
No. PayLexer does not process payments, so any fees come from your gateway provider, not from PayLexer. Check your gateway's pricing page for exact rates.
What if the gateway I want isn't on the list?
You can submit a gateway request through PayLexer's support page. New gateways are added regularly, but submitting a request does not guarantee it will be added.
Do I need PayLexer if my gateway is already built into WP Travel Engine?
No. If WP Travel Engine already supports your gateway, install it directly as a WP Travel Engine add-on. You only need PayLexer for gateways that are not on the built-in list.
If you're still stuck or have a question we didn't cover, our support team is happy to help. Reach out through the WP Travel Engine support page and we'll get you sorted.