Introduction

Mercado Pago is a digital payment systems that provide convenient, secure, and fast ways for users to make payments using their mobile devices. Available in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay.

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to set them up using the Ordering platform.

Step by Step

Go to the Ordering Dashboard, and open the Settings section
Look up the option called Pro, and then open the section called Developers
Select the section called Plugins and install the option under the name MercadoPago, by just clicking on the install button

Once the Plugin is installed, you will find it in the upper section, like this

This will also generate a new option under the section called Plugin Settings, which can be found under the Settings section.

Go there and add the Access Token necessary to connect the account with the Ordering platform, in this section you will also find the payment method mode switch, which is Sandbox (For testing purposes, with testing cards) and Live (To be used with real cards)

Note: This switch will work as a general setting, and it will affect all the stores using this payment method.

Finally, go to the store(s), enable the payment method, and add the payment method keys

Note: the first keys section is for the Live Mode, and the under section is for the Sandbox Mode, also it is possible to change the payment method mode per store with the Sandbox Mode checkbox.

Practical Use Cases

Retail Transactions: Customers can quickly and securely pay for their purchases using MercadoPago, reducing checkout times and enhancing the shopping experience.
Online Orders: Enable MercadoPago for online orders to provide a seamless and secure payment option for your customers.

Conclusion

MercadoPago is a powerful tool that enhance the payment experience for your customers by providing secure, fast, and convenient ways to make transactions.

Integrating this payment system into your marketplace not only improves customer satisfaction but also boosts your business's efficiency and sales.

Follow the steps outlined in this article to set up MercadoPago on your Ordering platform and start reaping the benefits of these advanced payment systems. If you need further assistance, our support team is here to help you every step of the way.