Developers

myPOS Plugin for Joomla

Easily accept secure card payments in your Joomla + VirtueMart store with the myPOS Checkout plugin.
Just follow these simple steps!

Requirements

CodeOptionDescription
1NO E-RECEIPTNo e-receipt will be sent.
2EMAILE-receipt will be sent via email.
3SMSE-receipt will be sent via SMS.

1. Install the Plugin

  1. Download the Plugin
    Download myPOS Checkout Plugin for Joomla.

  2. Log in to Joomla Admin Panel

    Joomla Admin Login

  3. Go to Extension Installer

    • Navigate to System > Install > Extensions
    Joomla Extensions

  4. Upload the Plugin

    • Make sure you're on the "Upload Package File" tab.
    • Drag and drop the .zip file or click to select it.
    • Wait for the installation to complete.
    Upload File Field Plugin Installed

You’ll see a confirmation message when installation is complete.

2. Activate the myPOS Plugin

  1. Go to System > Manage > Extensions.
  2. Find myPOS Plugin in the list.
  3. Check the box and click Enable. Enable Plugin

The plugin is now active in Joomla.

3. Add myPOS as a Payment Method in VirtueMart

  1. Go to Components > VirtueMart > Payment Methods.

    VirtueMart Payment Methods

  2. Click New to add a payment method.

    New Payment Method

  3. Fill in the payment method details:

FieldDescription
Payment NameName shown to customers (e.g., "myPOS Card Payment")
Sef AliasPlugin name in Latin characters (e.g., mypos-checkout)
PublishedSet to Yes
Payment Description(Optional) Short description for checkout
Payment MethodSelect myPOS from the dropdown
Shopper GroupChoose which customer groups see this option
List OrderPosition in checkout (e.g., 1 for top)
CurrencyChoose the currency you wish to accept
VirtueMart Payment Settings

Click Save when done.

A message confirming “Payment Method successfully saved” will appear.

4. Configure myPOS Settings

After saving, go to the Configuration tab to set up your environment.

Test Mode Setup (Optional)

Use Test Mode to simulate payments without real charges.

  1. In the Configuration tab, enable Test Mode.
  2. Paste your Test Configuration Pack into the “Test Configuration” field.
  3. Use this Test URL:
    https://www.mypos.com/vmp/checkout-test
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VirtueMart Configuration

All test transactions are treated as successful. You can use any card number.

Production Mode Setup

When you're ready to go live:

  1. Disable Test Mode.
  2. Generate your Production Configuration Pack from your myPOS account.
  3. Paste it into the “Production Options” field.
  4. Use this Production URL:
    https://www.mypos.com/vmp/checkout
Production Options Order Page

Your payment method is now live and ready to accept card transactions.

Customer Checkout Experience

When a customer selects myPOS Checkout:

  • They are redirected to a secure card payment page.
  • They enter their card details and complete the purchase safely and easily.

Let Customers Know You Accept Card Payments

Download and display our card scheme logos on your product pages, footer, or anywhere you like.