How to Add Bangladesh Payment Methods to Your WordPress Website?

Adding Bangladesh (Bangladesh) payment methods to a WordPress website requires choosing a solution based on the local payment channels commonly used by the target users. Below is a detailed step-by-step guide:

1. Determining the appropriate mode of payment for Bangladesh

Common online payment options in Bangladesh include:

• Bank cards/credit cards: Visa, Mastercard (but with lower penetration)
• mobile wallet:: bKash, Nagad, Rocket (most mainstream)
• bank transfer: Local bank direct transfers
• Third Party Gateway: SSLCOMMERZ (largest in Bangladesh), iPay Limited, DBBL Nexus Pay
• Cross-border programmes: PayPal (some users), Stripe (international cards)

2. Choose the right WordPress plugin

Select the corresponding plug-in according to the payment method:

(A) Local Gateway Integration (Recommended)

1. SSLCOMMERZ

   • courtesyWordPress Plugin.
   • Support for bKash/Nagad/bank cards etc.
   • Merchant account registration and submission of business licence and other documents are required.

2. bKash Official Plugin

   • bKash provides API documentation and developers can be approached for custom integrations.
   • Or use a generic plugin such as "WooCommerce bKash" (compatibility needs to be verified).

3. WooCommerce Nagad Payment

   • WooCommerce-specific plugin with Nagad wallet support.

(B) Generic solutions

1. WooCommerce + Payment Gateway extension

   • Woo-specific modules may be available for gateways such as SSLCOMMERZ Official Extension / iPay.

2. CodeCanyon Paid Plugins
   Search for "Bangladesh Payment Gateway for WordPress" for possible customised solutions.

3. Custom API Integration*
   If there is no off-the-shelf plugin, the payment interface needs to be invoked through development:

   // Example pseudo-code: calling bKash API via cURL
   
   $bkash_api_url = "https://checkout.pay.bka.sh/v1.2/payment/create";
   
   $headers = array('Authorisation: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN');
   
   
   
   

wp_remote_post(bkash_api_url, array( 'headers' => headers.
'body' => json_encode(array(
'amount' => $order_total,
'merchantInvoiceNumber' => uniqid()
))
));

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 3. Configuration steps (using SSLCOMMERZ as an example)

1\. Register for a merchant account  

   Apply for an account at [SSLCOMMERZ official website](https://sslcommerz.com/) and be approved.



2\. Installation of [SSLCOMMERZ Plugin] (or similar process for other plugins selected)



3\. Configure it in the WordPress backend:

WP Admin → WooCommerce → Settings → Payments → SSLCOMMERZ

Fill in.

- Store ID & API Key (from SSLCOMNERZ backend)

- Enable Test Mode

4. Configuring the SSLCOMMERZ payment gateway (continued)

Complete the following settings in the WordPress backend:

(1) Basic Settings

• Enable/Disable → Enable Payment Methods
• Title → name displayed to the client (e.g. "bKash/Nagad/Bank Card Payment")
• Description → Payment instructions (e.g., "Complete your order using local Bangladeshi payment methods")

(2) API Credential Configuration

through (a gap) SSLCOMMERZ Merchant Panel Get:

• Store ID (Merchant ID)
• Store Password (API password)
  Fill in the fields corresponding to the plugin.

⚠️ test environment: Debug in Sandbox mode first and switch to Live mode before going live officially.

(3) Selection of Supported Payment Methods

Tick the available options in the plugin or WooCommerce settings:
✅ bKash
✅ Nagad
✅ Rocket (DBBL Mobile Banking)
✅ Visa/Mastercard (if international cards are supported)

5. Testing and debugging

1. Demo Trading Test

• WooCommerce creates a test order.
• Choose SSLCOMMERZ or another integrated payment method.
• Use the test account provided by the sandbox (e.g. bKash: 017XXXXXXXXXX + OTP. 123456).

2. Check the callback URL

• SSLCOMMERZ requires IPN (Instant Payment Notification) to be configured to ensure that your site can receive payment status callbacks. Usually the plugin handles this automatically, but confirmation is required:

  Example callback URL: https://yourdomain.com/?wc-api=sslcommerz_ipn
  
  

3. Troubleshooting common problems

• ❌ "Payment failed" → API key error or currency mismatch (BDT).
• ❌ No payment method shown → WooCommerce region restriction (Shipping Zone needs to be set to Bangladesh).
• ❌ bKash page not loading → SSL certificate problems or local network limitations.

6. Alternative Programme Supplement

If the primary gateway integration fails, try the following:

(A) PayPal cross-border collections

1. Installation PayPal for WooCommerce
2. Only applicable to some Bangladeshi users with international cards.

(B) Stripe International Card Payments

1. By Stripe plugin The product is supported by Visa/Mastercard.
2. Requires the user to open the cross-border payment authority.

(C) Manual Bank Transfer / Cash on Delivery (COD)

1. Enable WooCommerce Bank Transfer , provide Bangladesh Bank account information.
2. Suitable for customer groups with a high level of trust.

7. Optimise user experience suggestions

1️⃣Language localisation: using theLoco TranslateTranslate the checkout page into Bengali.
2️⃣ Simplify the process: hide non-applicable options (e.g. show only bKash/Nagad).
3️⃣ Customer Service Support: add WhatsApp button to help users complete payment.

✅ Final validation list

Once this process is completed, your WordPress site is ready to receive payments from Bangladesh safely! In case of technical hurdles, it is recommended to hire a developer who is familiar with South Asian payments to assist in the debugging process.