Novalnet Releases Payment Plugin Version 13.6.3 for Shopware 6: Enhanced Invoicing and Expanded Payment Capabilities

The Novalnet Payment Plugin for Shopware 6 has been updated to version 13.6.3, introducing enhanced ZUGFeRD invoice generation, updated iDEAL | Wero payment branding, and improvements to the supported payment ecosystem. Compatible with Shopware versions 6.7.0.0 through 6.7.5.1, this release continues to provide merchants with access to more than 25 international and regional payment methods, automated payment processing, and comprehensive transaction management capabilities.

What's New in Novalnet Payment Plugin 13.6.3?

The latest release introduces the following changes:

1. Enhanced ZUGFeRD Invoice Generation

The new version includes transaction details in the ZUGFeRD invoice generation process.

ZUGFeRD is an electronic invoicing standard that combines structured invoice data with a human-readable PDF document. Including transaction details improves the information available in generated invoices and supports more efficient invoice processing and reconciliation workflows.

This enhancement is particularly useful for merchants who rely on electronic invoicing and automated accounting processes.

2. Updated iDEAL Branding to iDEAL | Wero

The plugin now reflects the updated payment method branding, displaying iDEAL | Wero instead of the previous iDEAL designation.

This update helps maintain consistency between the payment options displayed in the Shopware checkout and the current payment service branding.

3. Removal of Payconiq

The Payconiq payment method has been removed from this plugin release.

Merchants upgrading to version 13.6.3 should review their existing payment configurations and ensure that their checkout setup reflects the currently supported payment methods.

About Shopware 6: A Flexible E-commerce Platform

Shopware 6 is a modular e-commerce platform designed to support businesses ranging from growing online retailers to large enterprise commerce operations.

It is available as open-source software and through commercial editions. Its extensible architecture allows merchants to customize their online stores through plugins, integrations, and APIs.

Some of its key capabilities include:

• Modular architecture: Extend store functionality through additional plugins and integrations.

• Open API ecosystem: Connect external payment providers, ERP systems, CRM platforms, and inventory management solutions.

• Multi-store management: Operate multiple storefronts and domains within a single Shopware installation.

• Flexible customization: Adapt storefront functionality and checkout experiences to specific business requirements.

• Scalable commerce infrastructure: Support evolving business requirements and digital commerce operations.

Integrating a reliable payment gateway is an important part of building a secure and efficient Shopware-based e-commerce platform.

Novalnet Payment Plugin for Shopware 6: Features and Supported Payment Methods

Novalnet provides a unified payment processing platform that enables merchants to integrate multiple international and regional payment methods through a single payment integration.

The Novalnet payment plugin for Shopware 6 connects the online store with Novalnet's payment infrastructure, enabling merchants to manage payment transactions and related operations through their Shopware environment.

Key capabilities include:

1. Unified Payment Management

Merchants can configure and manage multiple payment methods through one integration rather than implementing separate payment connections for individual providers.

2. Automated Payment Processing

The platform supports automation across payment-related processes, helping reduce manual operational activities and simplify transaction management.

3. Fraud Prevention and Risk Management

Novalnet provides more than 50 integrated fraud prevention modules to support real-time transaction risk assessment and fraud prevention.

Merchants can configure risk management capabilities according to their business requirements.

4. Real-Time Transaction Monitoring

Merchants can monitor transaction flows from checkout through payment processing and receivables management.

This provides better visibility into payment statuses and transaction activities.

5. Automated Accounting and Reporting

Novalnet supports accounting-related reporting and data exports in formats including XML, SOAP, CSV, and MT940.

Automated email notifications and payment status reports further support operational transparency.

6. Claims and Receivables Management

The platform provides multilevel claims management capabilities, including handover to collection processes and export functions for accounting purposes.

7. Affiliate and Revenue-Sharing Capabilities

An integrated affiliate system supports automated transaction splitting for revenue-sharing arrangements.

8. Secure Payment Integration

The plugin supports SSL/TLS-protected payment communication and iframe-based checkout integration, helping merchants integrate payment functionality into their online stores.

Supported Payment Methods in the Novalnet Shopware 6 Plugin

One of the key advantages of the Novalnet Shopware 6 integration is its broad selection of payment methods.

The plugin supports the following payment options:

Cards and Digital Wallets

• Credit and Debit Cards

• Apple Pay

• Google Pay

Direct Debit and Bank-Based Payments

• Direct Debit SEPA

• Direct Debit ACH

• Online Bank Transfer

• Trustly

Invoice and Deferred Payment Options

• Invoice

• Invoice with Payment Guarantee

• Instalment by Invoice

• Direct Debit SEPA with Payment Guarantee

• Instalment by Direct Debit SEPA

• Prepayment

European and Regional Payment Methods

• iDEAL | Wero

• Przelewy24

• eps

• PayPal

• MB Way

• PostFinance Card

• PostFinance E-Finance

• Bancontact

• Multibanco

• Blik

• TWINT

International Payment Methods

• Alipay

• WeChat Pay

Offering different payment options allows merchants to accommodate customer preferences across multiple markets and potentially improve checkout completion rates.

Advanced Payment Operations and Transaction Management

Beyond accepting payments, the Novalnet Shopware 6 plugin supports several operational features that help merchants manage the complete payment lifecycle.

Zero-Amount Authorization

Zero-amount authorization is supported for:

• Credit and Debit Cards

• Direct Debit SEPA

• Direct Debit ACH

• Apple Pay

• Google Pay

This functionality can support payment instrument verification without initiating a regular monetary charge, subject to the capabilities and rules of the respective payment method.

On-Hold Transaction Management

Shop administrators can confirm or cancel on-hold transactions for supported payment methods, including:

• Direct Debit SEPA

• Direct Debit SEPA with Payment Guarantee

• Instalment by Direct Debit SEPA

• Credit and Debit Cards

• Invoice

• Invoice with Payment Guarantee

• Instalment by Invoice

• Prepayment

• PayPal

• Apple Pay

• Google Pay

This gives merchants additional control over transaction processing and order fulfilment workflows.

Refund Management

The integration supports refund operations for a wide range of payment methods, including:

• Credit and Debit Cards

• Direct Debit SEPA and Direct Debit ACH

• Direct Debit SEPA with Payment Guarantee

• Instalment by Direct Debit SEPA

• Invoice and Invoice with Payment Guarantee

• Instalment by Invoice

• Prepayment

• iDEAL | Wero

• eps

• PayPal

• MB Way

• Przelewy24

• PostFinance Card

• PostFinance E-Finance

• Bancontact

• Apple Pay

• Google Pay

• Online Bank Transfer

• Alipay

• WeChat Pay

• Trustly

• Blik

• TWINT

Order Creation Support

The plugin also supports administrator-managed order creation for selected payment methods:

• Direct Debit SEPA

• Invoice

• Prepayment

• Multibanco

Additional Checkout Features

Other integration capabilities include:

• One-click shopping support for Credit/Debit Cards and Direct Debit SEPA.

• Responsive payment templates.

• Seamless iframe-based checkout integration.

• Automated payment status notifications.

• Real-time payment status visibility.

• Streamlined payment configuration and administration.

PCI DSS and Payment Security Considerations

Payment security and compliance are important considerations for every online merchant.

Novalnet's payment integration is designed to support payment processing through its payment infrastructure, reducing the need for merchants to directly handle sensitive payment card information when using an appropriately configured integration.

The payment module is promoted as offering a solution that does not require merchants to obtain their own PCI DSS certification solely because they use the integration.

However, merchants should not interpret this as a blanket exemption from PCI DSS requirements. The applicable PCI DSS scope and validation obligations depend on the actual payment integration, cardholder data flows, merchant systems, and the relevant acquiring and compliance requirements.

Merchants should confirm their applicable PCI DSS responsibilities with their acquirer or qualified security assessor.

How to Download the Novalnet Payment Plugin for Shopware 6

The latest plugin release is available through the official Shopware Store and the Novalnet GitHub repository.

Plugin package:

shopware_6.7.0.0-6.7.5.1_novalnet_13.6.3.zip

Compatibility: Shopware 6.7.0.0 – 6.7.5.1

Release version: Novalnet 13.6.3

Official download and reference links:

• Shopware Store: https://store.shopware.com/en/noval29035660349/novalnet-payments-for-shopware-6.html

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/Novalnet-AG/shopware-6-payment-integration-novalnet

The GitHub repository also contains the release changelog and related integration resources.

Merchants and developers are encouraged to refer to the official documentation and repository before upgrading their existing integrations.