This extension allows to limit which payment methods customers can use at checkout. Restrictions can be based on group memberships, roles, countries, and order amounts. As a shop owner, you benefit from its efficient and flexible approach.
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<li>Restrict the use of any payment method based on group memberships, roles, countries, and order amounts.</li>
<li>Free of complicated rules, easily manage which payment methods your customers are allowed to use.</li>
<li>Restrictions are conveniently managed for all payment methods in a subsection of the Payments settings.</li>
<li>The extension is very intuitive, quick, and easy to set up and use.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Restrictions</h3>
A new Restrictions section is added to the Payments settings, where payment method restrictions are shown and managed for all payment methods.
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18734004809230" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/RPM-Settings-Payments-Restrictions.png" alt="A colorful composition showing the Restrictions overview where settings are managed." width="980" height="780" />
 
<h3>Restriction Features</h3>
Payment methods can be restricted using one or more criteria:
Restrictions by Group Memberships
<ul>
<li>Restrict to Group Members: Limit the use of a payment method to members of one or several groups. The free <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/groups/">Groups</a> plugin is required for this option.</li>
<li>Exclude for Group Members: Exclude members of one or more groups from using a payment method. The free <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/groups/">Groups</a> plugin is required for this option.</li>
</ul>
Restrictions by Roles
<ul>
<li>Restrict to Roles: Limit the use of a payment method to one or more roles.</li>
<li>Exclude for Roles: Exclude one or more roles from using a payment method.</li>
</ul>
Restrictions by Countries
<ul>
<li>Restrict to Billing Countries: Limit the use of a payment method to one or more billing countries.</li>
<li>Exclude for Billing Countries: Exclude one or more billing countries from using a payment method.</li>
</ul>
Restrictions by Order Amount Limits
<ul>
<li>Minimum Order Amount: Restrict the use of a payment method to require a minimum order amount. Shipping and taxes can be excluded from the computation.</li>
<li>Maximum Order Amount: Restrict the use of a payment method to orders that do not exceed a certain order amount. Shipping and taxes can be excluded from the computation.</li>
</ul>
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18734004809233" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/RPM-Example-Settings.png" alt="A colorful composition showing examples of restriction settings for different payment methods." width="980" height="780" />
In addition to restrictions, settings for payment methods include options to:
<ul>
<li>Evaluate limits excluding taxes from order amounts.</li>
<li>Evaluate limits excluding shipping from order amounts.</li>
<li>Log debugging information about rejection reasons applied, which is helpful during tests.</li>
</ul>
The extension also integrates with WPML to support currency conversion for order amount restrictions.

Restrict Payment Methods

Limit the use of Payment Methods by Group Memberships, Roles, Countries, and Order Amounts.

Take full control of your payment gateway titles and descriptions to create a smoother, clearer, and more trustworthy checkout experience.
A successful online store isn’t just about selling products — it’s about creating a seamless buying journey.
And the most critical step of that journey? Checkout.
Default payment method names and descriptions can sometimes be technical, unclear, or too generic, which often leads to customer confusion. A small misunderstanding at checkout can be the difference between a completed purchase and an abandoned cart.
With Rename Payment Methods for WooCommerce, you can customize both payment method titles and their descriptions — giving your customers a clearer, friendlier, and more transparent experience.
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<h2>Why this extension is essential</h2>
Imagine replacing robotic-sounding labels with human-friendly titles and explanations:
Before: “Direct Bank Transfer”
After: “Bank Transfer — Send your payment securely using online banking”
Before: “Cash on Delivery”
After: “Pay When You Receive Your Order — Simple and secure”
Before: “Stripe”
After: “Credit/Debit Card — Fast & Secure Payments”
Before: “PayPal”
After: “Pay with PayPal — Use your balance or linked cards instantly”
By customizing both the title and the description, you guide your customers confidently through the payment step, making it easier for them to choose the right option without second-guessing.
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<h2>Features</h2>
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<li>Rename any payment gateway – Customize titles and descriptions for all payment methods, including third-party extensions.</li>
<li>Make payment options friendlier – Replace confusing or technical labels with clear, human-readable names and short explanations.</li>
<li>Seamless third-party support – Compatible with PayPal, Stripe, Square, Amazon Pay, Authorize.net, Braintree, Klarna, Afterpay, and more.</li>
<li>User-friendly, zero-code interface – Built for non-technical store owners; no coding or complicated setup required.</li>
<li>Lightweight and optimized< – Designed for performance; it won’t slow down your checkout flow or overall site speed.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Why store owners love it</h2>
<ul>
<li>Enhances the checkout experience by making payment options more transparent.</li>
<li>Reduces customer confusion with clear labels and explanations.</li>
<li>Improves trust and credibility through better communication.</li>
<li>Complies with local regulations where specific payment labels are required.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Real-world example</h2>
Let’s say your store offers three different card gateways: Stripe, PayPal, and Amazon Pay.
By default, your checkout might just display:
<ul>
<li>“Stripe”</li>
<li>“PayPal”</li>
<li>“Amazon Pay”</li>
</ul>
Not very helpful, right?
With this extension, you could make them far more human-friendly and informative:
<ul>
<li>“Pay Using Credit/Debit Card — Securely processed via Stripe”</li>
<li>“Pay with PayPal — Use your balance or linked cards instantly”</li>
<li>“Amazon Pay — Fast checkout using your saved Amazon payment details”</li>
</ul>
Not only are the titles clearer, but the short descriptions give customers the confidence they need to complete their purchase.
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<h2>Why you need it</h2>
<ul>
<li>The payment step is where trust matters the most.</li>
<li>Customers want to feel secure, informed, and confident about how they’re paying.</li>
<li>By customizing both the titles and descriptions, you remove uncertainty, guide your customers better, and increase your checkout completion rate.</li>
<li>Whether you’re running a small WooCommerce shop or managing a large-scale global ecommerce business, this extension gives you the control and flexibility you need to deliver a cleaner, friendlier, and more optimized checkout experience.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Benefits at a glance</h2>
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<li>Customize titles and descriptions for all payment methods.</li>
<li>Works perfectly with third-party gateways.</li>
<li>Makes payment options clearer, friendlier, and more human.</li>
<li>No coding needed — simple, intuitive, and powerful.</li>
</ul>

Rename Payment Methods

Rename and customize titles and descriptions for all WooCommerce payment methods — including third-party gateways — to improve clarity, comply with local regulations, and enhance the checkout experience.

Restrict Payment Methods vs Rename Payment Methods