myCred Gateway – Easy Digital Downloads

The myCred Gateway – Easy Digital Downloads is a premium add-on developed by myCred that connects the powerful myCred points and rewards system with the popular digital store Easy Digital Downloads (EDD). This plugin is designed for digital store owners, membership platforms, and content sites that want to offer their users the ability to purchase digital products using their accumulated points instead of traditional payment methods.

The add-on adds myCred as a custom payment gateway within Easy Digital Downloads. This way, users can complete their purchases directly with points, while the system processes transactions smoothly and automatically. Administrators can set point-based prices, define exchange rates between real currency and points, and control how points are deducted during the checkout process.

One of the most notable features is the rewards system, which allows granting points to users when they complete a purchase. This creates a complete cycle where users both spend and earn points within the same ecosystem, fostering loyalty and continued engagement. Additionally, the profit sharing feature allows paying a percentage of each transaction to the product author, making it ideal for marketplaces and multi-vendor stores.

The plugin also includes a detailed logging system that maintains a complete history of all transactions, point deductions, and granted rewards, ensuring transparency and facilitating auditing. Users can check their payment history and point balance directly from the front-end thanks to the included shortcodes.

For developers, the add-on offers hooks and filters that allow extending and customizing its functionality according to the specific needs of each project. It is also compatible with the myCred licensing system and supports the MYCRED_DEFAULT_TYPE_KEY constant for advanced configurations.

In summary, this gateway transforms your Easy Digital Downloads store into a complete points ecosystem, ideal for sites looking to incentivize user engagement through a gamified and functional rewards system.