Bookly 2Checkout (Add-on)

The Bookly 2Checkout (Add-on) is an essential extension for businesses using the Bookly booking system that want to expand their payment capabilities. By integrating the 2Checkout (now Verifone) payment gateway, this add-on allows you to securely accept credit card payments directly during the booking process. It bridges the gap between your scheduling software and a robust global payment processor, ensuring a seamless, professional checkout experience for your clients while automating your revenue collection.

Key Features

• Global Payment Acceptance: Leverage the extensive reach of the 2Checkout platform to accept payments from customers around the world using major credit and debit cards.
• Seamless Integration: Designed specifically for the Bookly ecosystem, this add-on integrates directly into your existing booking form, ensuring a consistent look and feel for your users.
• Automated Payment Processing: Eliminate the need for manual invoicing. Payments are processed instantly at the time of booking, reducing no-shows and improving your cash flow.
• Secure Transactions: Benefit from the advanced security and fraud protection standards provided by the 2Checkout payment gateway, keeping your customers’ sensitive financial data safe.
• Flexible Checkout Options: Supports both the standard checkout flow and the inline checkout method provided by 2Checkout, allowing you to choose the experience that best fits your website design.
• Unified Booking Management: Once a payment is successfully processed, the booking is automatically confirmed and updated within your Bookly calendar, keeping your schedule perfectly synchronized.

Use Cases and Who It’s For

This add-on is ideal for any service-based business that relies on Bookly to manage appointments and wishes to utilize 2Checkout as their primary payment processor. It is particularly well-suited for international businesses that need a gateway capable of handling multiple currencies and diverse payment methods.

If you run a consultancy, a professional salon, a tutoring service, or any business where clients book time slots online, this plugin helps you move away from “pay-later” models. By requiring payment upfront, you protect your time and reduce the administrative burden of chasing payments. It is the perfect solution for business owners who prioritize a professional, automated, and secure customer journey from the moment of booking to the completion of the service.

Setup and How It Works

Getting started with the Bookly 2Checkout add-on is a straightforward process that requires only a few configuration steps within your WordPress dashboard:

1. Install and Activate: Ensure you have the core Bookly plugin installed and active on your WordPress site, then install and activate the Bookly 2Checkout add-on.
2. Configure Credentials: Navigate to the Bookly settings menu, locate the Payments tab, and select the 2Checkout option. You will need to enter your specific API credentials, including your Merchant Code and Secret Word, provided by your 2Checkout account.
3. Enable the Gateway: Once your credentials are saved, toggle the gateway to “Active” to make it available as a payment option on your booking form.
4. Client Experience: When a customer reaches the payment step of your booking process, they will see the option to pay via 2Checkout. Upon selecting it, they can securely enter their payment details without leaving your website.
5. Confirmation: Once the transaction is verified by the gateway, the booking is automatically marked as confirmed in your Bookly system, and the customer receives their appointment details.

Similar Plugins

If you are exploring other payment options for your Bookly setup, there are several other official add-ons available to facilitate different payment gateways. These include the Bookly Stripe (Add-on), Bookly PayPal (Add-on), and Bookly Authorize.net (Add-on). Each of these serves a similar purpose—connecting your booking system to a specific payment processor—allowing you to choose the provider that best aligns with your existing business accounts and regional requirements.