An active merchant account is required to receive crypto payments. A full step-by-step guide is provided in the documentation.
Download the Joomla VirtueMart by CoinsPaid plugin from the Joomla marketplace. Upload the plugin file in the Joomla admin panel to complete the installation.
Generate API credentials in the CoinsPaid dashboard. Activate the keys and set the callback URL to match the Joomla website.
Create a new payment method in Joomla. Add the API and secret keys, adjust sandbox and debug options, and save the settings.
Power your business with crypto
Benefits of Joomla VirtueMart plugin for crypto payments by CoinsPaid
CoinsPaid vs other providers
| CoinsPaid Joomla plugin | Other plugins | |
|---|---|---|
| Supported cryptos | 20+ | Limited to selected coins |
| Fiat conversion | Automatic (USD, EUR, etc.) | Not always available |
| Fees | No setup/monthly fees | Extra fees and monthly costs may apply |
| Support | 24/7 + personal manager | Can be restricted to Telegram chat, AI ChatBot, or a forum |
Start accepting crypto payments in Joomla in 4 steps
Fill out the form with email, phone, and website. The CoinsPaid team will provide a customized offer for your Joomla store.
Open a merchant account and submit the required documents for KYB verification. Itās possible to reach out to the team by email.
Download and activate the CoinsPaid plugin for Joomla. Add the API keys in the plugin settings and set up the callback URL.
Enable the plugin, select payment methods, and save the configuration. Crypto payments can be accepted on your Joomla site.
Get paid with Bitcoin and 20+ cryptocurrencies on your Joomla site
FAQ
Accepting crypto on a Joomla store gives customers more choice. Itās possible to accept popular coins and stablecoins. Fees are usually lower than card payments, and chargebacks are not an issue. Transactions are fast, secure, and can be made from many places in the world. It also opens the door to a growing community of shoppers who prefer to pay with crypto.
Itās important to mention that CoinsPaid services are only available in jurisdictions where crypto payments are legally permitted. We do not operate in prohibited or sanctioned countries.
Yes. The Joomla crypto plugin is free to install and use. There are no setup costs or monthly subscription fees.
Fees apply per transaction and may vary by volume, asset type, and market conditions. Network fees are blockchain-dependent and fluctuate accordingly.
Each crypto payment comes with a small service fee, usually below 1.5%. The exact rate depends on transaction volume. If no payments are processed, there are no charges. As for the blockchain network fees, they are added automatically, often being much lower than PayPal or card payment costs.
Yes, stablecoins like USDC are supported by our Joomla plugin. It lets businesses accept payments without worrying about crypto price swings. There are two options – either keep the stablecoins or convert them to fiat currency.
Yes. The plugin supports automatic conversion of crypto to over 40 fiat currencies, including USD and EUR. Funds are settled to your bank account in real time. It can (but does not guarantee) help avoid exchange rate risks.
Yes. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is available to protect merchant accounts. Role-based permissions make it easier to manage team access securely.
Our solution is designed to protect the funds of our clients:
- Payments are encrypted end-to-end.
- Merchants can enable two-factor authentication for account access.
- Itās possible to transfer crypto to cold storage.
- Transactions are also checked with blockchain monitoring tools to reduce risk.
However, businesses are responsible for the secure usage of cryptocurrency and compliance with applicable laws.
Sure! Regulations vary by country. In most cases, you may need to record payments in fiat for tax purposes. The plugin follows AML and KYC standards, but itās best to check with a local advisor to stay compliant with your regionās rules.
Before taking part in any crypto activity, you should seek legal and tax advice to ensure you are operating within the laws of your country.
Yes. The Joomla crypto plugin by CoinsPaid is built to follow GDPR and international compliance standards, including AML regulations.
Every crypto payment is linked to an order in Joomla. Once the payment is confirmed on the blockchain, the status is updated in your dashboard. Full transaction details can be viewed in both Joomla and the connected merchant account.
Yes. If a payment fails, times out, or the customer underpays, customers are shown a message at checkout and may also get an email. No money is lost, and they can retry the payment.
Yes. As soon as the blockchain confirms a payment, the plugin updates the order status automatically. It happens through webhooks, so thereās no need to update them manually.
Yes. The plugin supports instant notifications through webhooks. Once a payment is confirmed, both the order status and customer notification are updated in real time.
Yes. The plugin is actively maintained to stay compatible with new Joomla VirtueMart releases, so your store continues to work without issues.
Yes. Merchants can view crypto balances, payment history, and conversion data directly in the Joomla admin.
Yes. Receipts are automatically sent to customers by email and can also be downloaded for record-keeping.
