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\# Yape Yape is a mobile application that simplifies the bank transfer process by allowing users to easily and quickly make transactions directly from their phone after linking their MultiRed debit card to the app. > WARNING > > Important > > To activate this payment method, make sure the Mercado Pago plugin is updated to \*\*version 7.7\*\* or higher. Otherwise, Yape will not be available in your store. # Configure the payment method To configure Yape in WooCommerce stores, follow the steps below: 1\. Go to the WooCommerce settings panel (\*\*WooCommerce > Mercado Pago\*\*). 2\. Click on \*\*3\. Activate and configure payment methods\*\*. 3\. In the "Yape" option, click on \*\*Configure\*\*. !\[Configura\](https://www.mercadopago.com.pe/images/woocomerce/api-configure-yape-es-1-v1.png) 4\. Click the toggle button within the \*\*Enable checkout\*\* option, which will allow you to activate the checkout in the store. 5\. In the \*\*Title at store checkout\*\* field, enter the name that will be displayed to identify this payment method, such as "Yape." !\[Activate\](https://www.mercadopago.com.pe/images/woocomerce/api-active-yape-es-v1.png) 6\. Enable the \*\*Convert currency\*\* option so that the currency value configured in WooCommerce is compatible with the currency value used in Mercado Pago. !\[Currency converter\](https://www.mercadopago.com.pe/images/woocomerce/api-active-convert-es-v1.png) To save the changes in the settings, click the \*\*Complete configuration\*\* button. ## Advanced settings You can customize the options in the advanced settings section of the payment method, providing a more tailored experience in the store. To access these options, click the \*\*Advanced settings\*\* title, and the options described below will be displayed: 1\. \*\*Discounts at Mercado Pago checkouts\*\*: this option allows you to offer a discount to customers who pay with the payment method that is being configured. To activate it, enter a discount percentage and check the \*\*Activate and display this information at Mercado Pago checkout\*\* option. 2\. \*\*Commission at Mercado Pago checkouts\*\*: this option allows you to enter an additional percentage value that will be charged as a commission to customers who choose this payment method. To activate it, enter a commission percentage and check the \*\*Activate and display this information at Mercado Pago checkout\*\* option. To save the changes in the settings, click the \*\*Complete configuration\*\* button.