Choosing the appropriate payment gateway is crucial for ensuring a seamless checkout process, establishing customer trust, and facilitating your store's expansion. Here’s a look at the leading WooCommerce-compatible gateways to consider in 2025:

1. Stripe 

Stripe is a globally recognized and developer-friendly payment gateway that caters to over 135 currencies and popular payment methods like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Buy Now, Pay Later. It provides robust fraud protection, quick payouts, and scalable APIs, making it an excellent choice for rapidly growing or international WooCommerce stores.

2. PayPal Payments 

PayPal continues to be a popular choice due to its user-friendliness, customer trust, and various payment methods, including card payments, PayPal balances, and Pay Later options. It swiftly integrates with WooCommerce and appeals to international customers, although it tends to have higher fees, particularly for cross-border transactions.

3. WooPayments 

WooPayments, developed by WooCommerce, offers a seamless and native payment experience. It accommodates major cards, Apple Pay, and multi-currency transactions, all managed directly from your WordPress dashboard—ideal for store owners seeking simplicity and smooth integration without needing third-party plugins.

4. Square 

Square is an excellent option for businesses that operate both online and offline, providing integrated inventory and sales tracking through its POS system. With no monthly fees and a simple setup process, it’s best suited for small to mid-sized retailers, though its global reach is limited.