HesabPay Gateway for WooCommerce (Pro); Custom Exchange Rate Management for Strategic Pricing

Blog Focus: Empowering enterprise merchants to define and control exchange rates manually for maximum profitability, stability, and market adaptability.

1. Why Manual Exchange Rate Control Matters #

While automatic exchange rates deliver convenience, enterprise-level stores often require predictable and strategic pricing control.
With the Pro version of HesabPay Gateway, merchants can manually set and lock exchange rates to:

• Maintain stable pricing despite daily market fluctuations.

• Implement region-specific pricing strategies for competitive advantage.

• Ensure consistent margins for long-term contracts or wholesale clients.

• Align with internal accounting, ERP, or business reporting standards.

Enterprise Example:
A store selling books or software in Afghanistan can fix exchange rates quarterly, ensuring pricing stability even when AFN fluctuates against USD.

2. How Manual Exchange Rates Work #

In HesabPay Gateway Pro, merchants can override automatic conversions and define fixed exchange rates per currency.

• Define rates directly in the WooCommerce > Payments > HesabPay settings.

• Choose between percentage-based markup or fixed rate entry.

• Integrate with your accounting team’s verified financial data for compliance.

• Optionally lock rates for a defined period (weekly, monthly, quarterly).

Enterprise Tip: Document all rate changes in your internal audit system to maintain transparent financial tracking.

3. Configuration Guide (Step-by-Step) #

1. Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Payments → HesabPay Gateway.

2. Scroll to the Currency Management section.

3. Disable “Automatic Exchange Rate Sync.”

4. Enable “Manual Rate Mode (Pro Feature).”

5. Define exchange rates manually for each supported currency (e.g., USD → AFN = 72.50).

6. Click Save Changes and test the checkout in multiple currencies.

Enterprise Tip: Combine manual rates with role-based pricing to deliver custom prices to vendors, distributors, or B2B partners.

4. Risk & Compliance Management #

Manually defined rates must be carefully managed to prevent discrepancies between displayed and actual transaction amounts.

• Review and adjust rates periodically to reflect market reality.

• Use HesabPay Pro’s Audit Log to track every exchange rate modification.

• Align manual rates with HesabPay’s settlement records for financial accuracy.

Enterprise Tip: Always communicate fixed rate policies to your vendors and international customers to avoid confusion.

5. Benefits of the Manual Strategy (Pro) #

• Full Control: Lock exchange rates strategically to stabilize pricing.

• Profit Optimization: Protect margins from sudden forex shifts.

• Predictability: Simplify accounting and financial projections.

• Custom Strategies: Tailor rates per market or product category.

Conclusion #

The Manual Exchange Rate Strategy (Pro) feature gives enterprise WooCommerce merchants unmatched financial control. By manually defining and auditing rates, businesses gain stability, transparency, and long-term planning power, making HesabPay Gateway Pro a vital tool for scaling across volatile or multi-regional markets.