PrestaShop Module Overview

PrestaShop Module Overview

The SATIM Gateway module for PrestaShop is a powerful payment integration designed to help merchants in Algeria securely process online transactions. This module allows businesses to accept payments in Algerian Dinars (DZD) while ensuring a seamless and secure checkout experience for customers.

Whether you're running an e-commerce store, service-based website, or digital platform, the SATIM Gateway module makes it easy to integrate secure payments into your PrestaShop store without requiring complex custom development.

Key Features

• Seamless PrestaShop Integration – Works natively within PrestaShop’s payment system, allowing for a smooth checkout process.
• Secure Transactions – Payments are processed using encrypted data transfer and PCI-DSS compliant security protocols.
• Multiple Payment Options – Supports various payment methods, ensuring flexibility for your customers.
• Customizable Checkout Experience – Adjust payment display settings, transaction messages, and receipt details.
• Admin-Friendly Interface – Easily configure and manage transactions from the PrestaShop Back Office.

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Module Hierarchy

The SATIM Gateway module follows a structured hierarchy, making it easy to manage, customize, and extend.

Core Components:

1. Main Module File (satimgateway.php)

   • Handles the module's initialization, registration, and lifecycle events in PrestaShop.
   • Registers necessary hooks to integrate with PrestaShop’s checkout system.

2. Configuration Settings (config.xml and AdminSatimGatewayController.php)

   • Provides an interface in the PrestaShop Back Office for merchants to configure API credentials, environment mode, and transaction settings.

3. Payment Processing (classes/SatimGatewayPayment.php)

   • Handles API requests to SATIM's payment gateway.
   • Processes customer payments, validates responses, and updates transaction statuses.

4. Frontend Checkout Integration (views/templates/hook/payment.tpl)

   • Displays the SATIM payment option at checkout.
   • Customizable design to match the store’s branding.

5. Transaction Logs (logs/transactions.log)

   • Stores payment request/response details for debugging and tracking.

6. Language Files (translations/)

   • Supports multi-language translations for better localization.

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Module Philosophy

The SATIM Gateway module is designed with the following core principles:

1. Ease of Use

• The module is built to be plug-and-play, allowing merchants to enable SATIM payments with just a few clicks.
• The settings panel is user-friendly, providing a straightforward way to configure API credentials and payment options.

2. Security & Compliance

• End-to-End Encryption: Transactions are protected using SSL/TLS encryption.
• Tokenization: Payment details are never stored directly, ensuring compliance with PCI-DSS security standards.
• Fraud Detection: Includes mechanisms to identify and flag suspicious transactions.

3. Performance & Reliability

• The module is optimized for fast and reliable payment processing, reducing delays at checkout.
• Asynchronous transaction updates ensure that order statuses are updated in real-time.

4. Customization & Scalability

• Merchants can modify the payment display settings to match their brand identity.
• Developers can extend the module using PrestaShop’s hook system to add custom features.
• Supports both small-scale stores and high-volume businesses.

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Getting Started

To start using the SATIM Gateway module, follow these steps:

1. Install the module – Upload the plugin to PrestaShop and activate it.
2. Configure the API settings – Enter your App Key and Secret Key for either Development Mode (sandbox) or Production Mode (live).
3. Customize checkout settings – Adjust how the payment option appears to customers.
4. Test transactions – Run a test payment in Development Mode to verify the setup.
5. Go live – Switch to Production Mode and start accepting real payments.

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Conclusion

The SATIM Gateway module provides a secure, efficient, and user-friendly payment solution for PrestaShop merchants in Algeria. With its seamless integration, robust security, and flexible customization options, this module is the perfect choice for businesses looking to accept online payments effortlessly.

Ready to integrate SATIM Gateway into your PrestaShop store? Follow the installation guide to get started!