EffectIO myCred SMS Payments 1.0.4

Description:

The myCred SMS Payments add-on lets users of a myCred points website check their current point balance and make point transfers through SMS messages. It works like the Transfer add-on, which handles transfers through a shortcode on the website, but uses specially constructed SMS messages instead. A Twilio account with a verified phone number that supports messaging is required.

Users can transfer points, check their balance, receive transfer confirmation messages, and cancel transfers when the site owner allows it. The add-on can also enforce the transfer limit set in the Transfer add-on. After installing the sms-transfers folder in wp-content/plugins and enabling the plugin, the site owner enters a Twilio Account ID and the Twilio phone number users send their messages to. Settings also cover where user phone numbers are stored, either a WordPress meta key or a BuddyPress extra profile field, and whether recipients are identified by ID, login, or email.

Phone numbers must be stored with a plus character, the country code, and the full number without dashes or spaces. The add-on only manages the SMS transfers, so the site owner must provide instructions on using the service. Twilio charges for SMS replies, each limited to 160 characters, so sites expecting a large volume should contact Twilio Sales about the right plan.

The vendor’s own page for myCred SMS Payments has the full details.

Main Features of myCred SMS Payments:

• Transfer points via SMS messaging
• Check point balance via SMS messaging
• Send transfer confirmation messages to the sender
• Allow transfer cancellations
• Enforce the transfer limit set by the Transfer add-on
• Install and use on a single website or multisite installation
• Requires a Twilio account with a verified phone number that supports messaging

EffectIO members receive updates through the managed update channel. Install the EffectIO Connect plugin on your site and it handles activation, updates and licensing automatically.

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The 1.0.4 version stays on this update channel for the subscription year.