Bitcoin Lightning for Kentico Commerce
Add Bitcoin Lightning payments to Xperience by Kentico with one NuGet package. Express checkout, accordion flow, and complete order management integration.
Full Kentico Commerce Integration
Native ShoppingCartService Support
Lightning Enable plugs directly into Kentico Commerce's shopping cart infrastructure. No custom cart implementations needed.
- Automatic Cart Sync - Cart items, quantities, and prices flow seamlessly to Lightning payments
- Real-Time Totals - Tax, shipping, and discounts calculated by Kentico, paid via Lightning
- Customer Data Integration - Shipping and billing addresses stored with orders
- Order Creation - Confirmed payments automatically create Kentico Commerce orders
Cart → Lightning Payment → Order Created
Apple-Style Accordion Checkout
Premium checkout UX inspired by Apple's e-commerce experience. Each step expands smoothly as customers progress.
- Progressive Disclosure - Customers focus on one step at a time
- Real-Time Updates - Order total updates as shipping method changes
- Mobile Optimized - Touch-friendly accordion works beautifully on phones
- "Same as Shipping" - One-click billing address option
- Edit Any Step - Customers can return to previous steps easily
Complete Order Workflow
What's Included
ShoppingCart Integration
Seamless integration with Kentico's ShoppingCartService. Automatically creates orders with proper line items, totals, and customer data.
Express Checkout Button
Drop-in "Pay with Lightning" button for cart and product detail pages. Customizable styling to match your brand.
Accordion Checkout Flow
Apple-style multi-step checkout with shipping, billing, and payment in a clean accordion UI. Real-time order total updates.
Order Confirmation Page
Detailed success page with Lightning payment receipt, transaction ID, and order summary. Email integration coming soon.
Webhook Processing
Automatic webhook handlers for payment status updates. Updates order status in real-time as payments settle.
Security & Compliance
PCI-compliant payment processing. No sensitive payment data stored in Kentico database. GDPR-ready customer data handling.
Deep Kentico Commerce Integration
Order Management
Lightning payments automatically create orders in Kentico with proper status tracking: Created -> Paid -> Processing -> Completed.
Customer Records
Stores customer information with orders. Customer account linking and order history coming soon.
Inventory Management
Works with Kentico Commerce product catalog. Inventory integration coming soon.
Checkout Flow
Accordion checkout captures shipping address and billing details. Tax and shipping provider integration coming soon.
Discount Codes
Discount code support coming soon. Lightning payments will reflect any applied discounts.
Bitcoin Conversion
Automatically converts USD prices to Bitcoin satoshis for payment using real-time exchange rates.
Compatibility
Requires Xperience by Kentico with Commerce features enabled. Does not support Kentico 13 or earlier versions.
Checkout Experience
Apple-Style Accordion Checkout
Lightning Enable for Kentico includes a production-ready accordion checkout flow inspired by Apple's checkout UX:
- ✓ Step 1: Shipping Address - Auto-suggest, address validation, saved addresses for logged-in users
- ✓ Step 2: Shipping Method - Display available carriers, calculate shipping costs, show delivery estimates
- ✓ Step 3: Billing Address - "Same as shipping" option, country-specific VAT/tax handling
- ✓ Step 4: Payment Method - Lightning QR code, Lightning URL, or traditional payment options
- ✓ Step 5: Review & Pay - Final order summary, editable cart items, Lightning payment confirmation
Each accordion section expands/collapses automatically. Real-time order total updates as customer changes shipping method.
Perfect For
🛒 E-Commerce Stores
Challenge: Credit card fees eat 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. International customers face payment method restrictions.
Solution: Accept Bitcoin Lightning with 1% fees. No chargebacks, instant settlement, global reach without currency conversion.
💎 Digital Goods & Downloads
Challenge: Selling digital products for $1-$10 means losing significant margin to payment processors. Fraud and chargebacks are constant issues.
Solution: Lightning payments are instant and final. No chargebacks, no fraud, no payment disputes. Perfect for low-cost digital goods.
🌍 Cross-Border Commerce
Challenge: Selling internationally requires multiple payment gateways, currency conversion fees, and complex tax compliance.
Solution: Lightning works everywhere. Single integration, no currency conversion, Bitcoin as global settlement layer.
🎫 Event Tickets & One-Time Purchases
Challenge: Credit card processing adds complexity, fees, and chargeback risk for ticket sales and digital access.
Solution: Lightning payments are instant and final. No chargebacks, no stored payment data, no PCI compliance burden.
Ready to Add Bitcoin Payments to Kentico?
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