# MD for: https://www.mercadopago.com.uy/developers/en/docs/woocommerce/overview.md

 Implement Mercado Pago checkouts in WooCommerce  Transform your WordPress site into an online store with WooCommerce and offer secure online payments using the Mercado Pago plugin. 

 No development 

 Agile implementation 

 Customizable payment methods 

 Automated management 

 Looking for development options? Explore [more solutions](https://www.mercadopago.com.uy/developers/en/docs#online-payments). 

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 What it offers  Combine Mercado Pago plugin functionalities for WooCommerce to customize payments, protect data and increase conversion. 

Customization

  * Combination and customization of payment methods.
  * Compatible with WooCommerce Blocks, which allows you to customize your e-commerce.

Conversion

  * Payment with cards saved in Mercado Pago with Checkout Pro.
  * Discount configuration in Mercado Pago checkouts.
  * Guest payments.

Payment approval

  * Security in high-risk transactions with 3DS (3-Domain Secure), increasing approval rates and reducing fraud risk.

Fraud security

  * Data protection with PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard).
  * Buyer identity verification.

 How it works 

 The customer selects their products and completes the payment through Mercado Pago in a secure environment, whether directly in the store or via redirection. Order confirmation is instant, and the entire process is seamlessly integrated with the WooCommerce admin panel. 

[ How to implement ](https://www.mercadopago.com.uy/developers/en/docs/woocommerce/previous-requirements)

 Payment process 
1. The customer adds products to cart and proceeds to checkout.
2. Selects Mercado Pago as payment method.
3. Chooses their preferred payment method among those available.
4. Makes the payment in a secure and protected environment.
5. Receives instant order confirmation and updated status.
[ How to implement ](https://www.mercadopago.com.uy/developers/en/docs/woocommerce/previous-requirements)

Available checkoutsCompare our checkout solutions and choose the ideal option for your store — or implement both to expand flexibility. Check the [rates](https://www.mercadopago.com.uy/developers/es/support/37740).

Checkout Pro[How to implement](https://www.mercadopago.com.uy/developers/en/docs/woocommerce/payments-configuration/checkout-pro)

![](https://http2.mlstatic.com/storage/dx-devsite/docs-assets/custom-upload/2025/5/29/1751250681120-apienall.png)Checkout API[How to implement](https://www.mercadopago.com.uy/developers/en/docs/woocommerce/payments-configuration/checkout-api)

Implementation effort

Implementation effort

Implementation effort

Payment experience

Payment experience

On Mercado Pago 

Payment experience

 In your store

Payment methods

Payment methods

Credit or debit card and Mercado Pago Account 

Payment methods

 Credit or debit card

Country availability

Country availability

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Country availability

AR

BR

CL

CO

MX

PE

UY

 How to implement 

 Learn about the prerequisites to implement Mercado Pago checkouts. 

 Prerequisites 
* **Seller account**  
You need to create a user in Mercado Pago (or Mercado Libre) to have a [seller account](https://www.mercadopago.com.uy/hub/registration/landing).
* **SSL Certificate (Secure Sockets Layer)**  
Allows secure navigation and protection of your data during information transfers.

 Implementation process 

1. Create Mercado Pago account.
2. Install Mercado Pago plugin on the platform.
3. Link Mercado Pago account to the platform.
4. Configure payment methods.
5. Test payments.
6. Go live.
[ I want to implement it ](https://www.mercadopago.com.uy/developers/en/docs/woocommerce/previous-requirements)


flowchart TD
  A[Create Mercado Pago account] --> B[Install plugin]
  B --> C[Link account]
  C --> D[Configure payment methods]
  D --> E[Test payments]
  E --> F[Go live]
  F --> G{Ready to sell}