A virtual merchant is a payment gateway that allows the sale of goods and services to the public via online transactions using debit and credit cards. The result is a full online experience where consumers can virtually visit a store to browse goods, purchase, and receive them in their mail several days later, all done in the comfort of their personal computer.


Applies to Version(s): 3.9.x  Series 

Complexity Level: Easy

Estimated time for Completion: 7 Minutes


Setting Up Converge

Once you've completed signing up with Converge and have obtained the Merchant ID, User ID, and PIN, you are ready to set up this gateway within your cart. Follow the steps below. 

        1. In your control panel, go to Settings > Payments & Taxes > Payment Methods.

        2. Under Third-Party Payment Providers, select the Converge (Formerly Virtual Merchant) method from the drop-down menu. Then click Setup.

set up converge payment method


        3. Fill in your Merchant ID, User ID, and Pin. Then click the Activate button.activate converge payment method

        4. Converge will be added to the list of your payment gateways. Now, click the Edit button beside it. Click on Advanced Settings. Set the following:
  • Test Mode - Select True if you want to enable test mode. 
  • Site Form - If you want to show the payment form on your site.
  • AVS - Enable/Disable Address Verification System.

edit converge payment method


        5. Scroll down to Presentation Settings. Set the following:
  • Payment Method Title - This is set to Credit Card Payment by default. This is what your customers will see when making a payment.
  • Priority - If more than one Payment Gateway is set up in your cart, priority determines how they are sorted.
  • Checkout Page Instructions - This is what your customers will see after checking out the orders.
  • Thank You Page Instructions - This is what your customers will see when the order is completed.


        6. Scroll down to Other Settings. Input the URL to Gateway provided by your Virtual Merchant.


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