How to Configure Check Money Order Payment Method in Magento 2
The Check Money Order Payment Method is the replacement of credit cards for online stores that customers can pay by check or money order. This payment method is normally set as default in Magento Community Edition 2.0 and you can now accept payments by check or money order. Actually, the check money order can be determined to be only approved for some specific countries. To manage Check Money Payment Method, you can follow the steps in the guidance below.
Configure Check Money Order Payment Method
Step 1: Launch the Check Money Payment Method
- On the Admin sidebar, click Stores > Settings > Configuration.
- In the panel on the left, choose Sales > Payment Methods > Check / Money Order.
Step 2: Complete the fields in Check/Money Order Section
- In the Enabled field, pick "Yes"to activate Check Money Order Payment Method.
- In the Title field, enter a new title to change or leave the default of "Check / Money order" to recognize the Check Money Order payment method during checkout.
- In the New Order Status field, set "Pending" for new orders to wait until receipt of payment is confirmed by admin.
- In the Payment from Applicable Countries field, choose "All Allowed Countries" to accept Check Money Order Payment Method for customers from all countries specified in your store configuration or "Specific Countries" to approved this payment method for some definite countries which you select from the Payment from Specific Countries list.
- In the Make Check Payable To field, enter the name of the party to whom the check must be payable.
- In the Send Check To field, type the address or PO Box where the checks are mailed.
- In the Minimum Order Total and Maximum Order Total fields, set the order amounts required to qualify for this payment method.
- In the Sort Order field, enter a number to determine the position of Check / Money Order in the list of payment methods that is shown during checkout (start from 0).
Step 3: Save the configuration
- Click Save Config button in the upper-right corner when you are done.
- If you are noticed to refresh the page cache, click the links in the notification, and follow the instructions.
Conclusion
The Check Money Order Payment Method is an excellent option for businesses that want to offer alternative payment options to their customers. By following the simple steps outlined above, you can easily configure this payment method in your Magento store and set it up for specific countries or all allowed countries. If you have any questions or need assistance, please leave a comment below.