Enabling Currency Switcher for WooCommerce Gift Cards with Aelia Currency Switcher for WooCommerce

Gift cards enhance customer engagement and drive sales within your WooCommerce store. The WebToffee WooCommerce Gift Cards plugin stands out as an exceptional choice for incorporating gift card functionality effectively. Nevertheless, enabling support for multiple currencies is essential for stores catering to a global audience to ensure a smooth shopping experience. This is where the Aelia Currency Switcher for WooCommerce comes in.

In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to integrate WebToffee WooCommerce Gift Cards with the Aelia Currency Switcher, ensuring your gift cards work seamlessly across different currencies.

1. Install and activate the WebToffee WooCommerce Gift Cards plugin on your WordPress site.
2. Create the necessary gift card products for your store.
3. Ensure your gift card products are set up correctly in your WooCommerce store and are live.

For more information on adding and managing a gift card product on your store, refer to the article, How to add Gift Card as a Product to a WooCommerce Store.

1. Install and activate the Aelia Currency Switcher for WooCommerce plugin.
2. Install and activate the Aelia Foundation Classes for WooCommerce to access the core functionalities and shared components needed by Aelia plugins, like the Currency Switcher. This framework, known as AFC, guarantees consistency and compatibility among all Aelia plugins, leading to a more efficient setup and enhanced performance.
3. Configure the basic settings such as default currency, available currencies, and exchange rates.

>> Getting Started with Aelia Currency Switcher for WooCommerce.

1. Ensure Compatibility:
   • Keep both plugins up-to-date to ensure compatibility. Regularly check for updates.
2. Automatic Currency Conversion:
   • Aelia Currency Switcher will automatically convert the gift card values based on the exchange rates set in the plugin. No additional configurations needed.
   • Customers will see the gift card value in their selected currency while browsing your store.

For testing purposes, the currency selected is Indian Rupees on a website that defaults to US Dollars. To verify the currency conversion across all relevant pages, follow the test cases outlined below.

1. Purchase a gift card:
   • Navigate to your store and select a gift card product.
   • Ensure the gift card value is displayed in the selected currency.

2. Complete the checkout process:
   • Proceed to checkout and complete the purchase.
   • Ensure the gift card value is displayed in the user’s selected currency on the order confirmation page.

3. Check WooCommerce orders:
   • Head to your WooCommerce dashboard and navigate to WooCommerce > Orders.
   • While using currency converted, the order details displayed for the store owner will also be displayed in the selected currency. Ensure the order details are in the selected currency.

4. Check receipt email:
   • Check the order confirmation email to ensure the gift card details are accurate and reflect the correct currency.

5. Redeem the gift card:
   • Use the purchased gift card on a new order.
   • You can redeem the gift card in two ways: either apply it as a normal coupon, or add the gift card balance to your store credit balance and use the store credit balance at checkout.
   • Ensure the gift card value is correctly applied in the selected currency during checkout.

6. Try switching location:
   • When redeeming a gift card, consider adjusting your location by changing the billing address. This step ensures that the gift card value and currency align with the selected address.
   • For instance, if you purchased a gift card in Indian rupees from India and plan to redeem it in Australia, the currency will switch to Australian dollars accordingly.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your gift cards are accessible and functional across different currencies, enhancing the overall shopping experience for your international audience.