Testing Your Setup

Before accepting live payments, thoroughly test your WC Moneris Payment Gateway Pro configuration to ensure everything works correctly.

Enable Sandbox Mode

1. Navigate to WooCommerce → Settings → Payments
2. Click on your configured Moneris payment method
3. Enable Sandbox Mode
4. Save changes

Test Environment Setup

For Moneris testing, use the following test environment details:

• Test Store ID: store5 (Store ID for testing)
• API Token: yesguy (API Token for testing)
• Merchant Resource Center in test environment: https://esqa.moneris.com/mpg/ (Canada)
• Important: Transactions in the test environment must not exceed $11.00
• Penny Value Simulator: Different penny amounts will trigger different response scenarios, please see: https://developer.moneris.com/More/Testing/Penny%20Value%20Simulator

Test Card Numbers

Use these official Moneris test card numbers:

Successful Test Cards

Card Type	Number	CVV	Expiry	Notes
Visa	4242424242424242	Any 3 digits	Any future date	Primary test card
MasterCard	5454545454545454	Any 3 digits	Any future date	MasterCard testing

Testing Checklist

Basic Functionality Tests

• Payment gateway appears on checkout page
• Test successful card transactions
• Test declined card transactions
• Verify order status updates correctly
• Check customer email confirmations
• Test admin order notifications

Advanced Feature Tests

• Saved Cards: Test saving and using stored payment methods
• Refunds: Process partial and full refunds
• Authorization/Capture: Test two-step payment process

Security Tests

• Confirm SSL is working properly
• Test invalid card number handling
• Verify CVV validation
• Test address verification (if enabled)
• Check for proper error logging

Test Transaction Process

1. Add Products to Cart

   • Add test products to shopping cart
   • Proceed to checkout

2. Fill Billing Information

   • Use test billing address
   • Enter valid email address

3. Select Payment Method

   • Choose your Moneris payment option
   • Enter test card details

4. Complete Transaction

   • Submit payment
   • Verify success/failure handling

5. Check Backend

   • Review order in WooCommerce admin
   • Check transaction logs
   • Verify email notifications

Common Testing Issues

Payment Gateway Not Appearing

• Check if gateway is enabled
• Verify WooCommerce settings
• Clear cache and test again

Transaction Failures

• Confirm sandbox mode is enabled
• Check API credentials
• Review error logs

Going Live

After successful testing:

1. Disable Sandbox Mode

   • Switch to live API credentials
   • Turn off sandbox mode
   • Save configuration

2. Final Live Test

   • Process a small live transaction
   • Verify everything works as expected
   • Check live transaction appears in Moneris

3. Monitor Initial Transactions

   • Watch first few live orders closely
   • Check for any issues
   • Have support contact ready

Troubleshooting

If tests fail:

• Review configuration settings
• Check server error logs
• Verify all requirements are met
• Contact WPHEKA support with test details

Documentation

Keep records of your testing:

• Screenshot successful transactions
• Document any custom configurations
• Note any theme-specific adjustments
• Save test transaction IDs for reference