: Use the iframe method. It provides a seamless checkout experience while keeping your PCI scope minimal.
Many Brazilian developers create premium plugins that offer "Transparent Checkout" (Checkout Transparente). This allows the user to type credit card details directly on your checkout page without being redirected to Cielo's site. woocommerce ciel
: High-end clothing, ships to 40 countries. Problem : High decline rates (12%) on international cards. CIEL Solution : Smart routing to local acquirers in each region. Result: Declines dropped to 4.2%, revenue increased by 9% without additional traffic. : Use the iframe method
| Feature | CIEL | Stripe | PayPal | Authorize.net | |---------|------|--------|--------|----------------| | Smart routing | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | | Multiple acquirers | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (single) | ❌ No | ❌ No | | Local payment methods (global) | ✅ Extensive | Moderate | Moderate | Limited | | Subscription support | ✅ Yes (native) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Via plugin | | International settlement currencies | 30+ | 10+ | 25+ | 5+ | This allows the user to type credit card
CIEL is a next-generation designed to simplify complex payment landscapes. Unlike traditional gateways that connect your store to a single acquiring bank, CIEL acts as a smart router. It connects your WooCommerce store to multiple acquirers, payment methods (credit cards, digital wallets, bank transfers, buy now pay later services), and currencies through a single integration.