Hi Dave,
Thank you for using our plugin for VirtueMart.
1/ Regarding Security Certificate (Over TLS rather than SSL), like with every security topic, it is required by Stripe themselves. Please check Stripe details here:
https://stripe.com/help/ssl
However, you can test transactions without certificate, as explained on their page.
Your hosting provider may help you with TLS/SSL. I can also help you on setting up HTTPS on your Joomla/VirtueMart website if you request it.
2/ The issue you are experiencing may have several sources.
2.1/ First, like stated in the extension page, the plugin works with Joomla 3.3.6 + VM 3.0.4. On later versions, we are working on a permanent fix, that may break backward compatibility with Joomla 2.5.x/VM 2.6.x.
2.2/ Second, have a look at your
Stripe logs, you may have a better message. Especially what is happening with the "token" and then the "charge". It will help narrowing down the issue.
3/ What so you mean by
Also I thought the CC numbers would not be taken on our site.
?
Were you thinking about an external payment page, like Paypal?
Kind regards,
Hervé