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Learn how to modify your WooCommerce order emails to include your clients' VAT number within the billing address section for better organization and professionalism.
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Including VAT Number in WooCommerce Order Emails

WooCommerce is a powerful plugin for WordPress that provides a complete eCommerce solution. However, one common challenge that many store owners face is displaying their clients' VAT (Value Added Tax) number appropriately in order emails. This not only helps in keeping things organized but also enhances the professionalism of your communications.

In this post, we will discuss how to ensure that your clients’ VAT number appears in the billing address section of WooCommerce order emails, directly addressing a common issue faced by many users.

The Initial Problem

You might have encountered this scenario:

You have a snippet to display VAT details on the frontend and backend of your WooCommerce site.

You also want to include this information in the order emails.

While you have a working solution, the VAT number is being displayed outside the billing address section, which is not ideal.

To solve this, we need to use a more effective method to include the VAT number right where you want it.

The Solution

Step 1: Understanding the Deprecated Filter

The first point to note is that the previous method you're using, woocommerce_email_order_meta_keys, is now considered deprecated. This means it's no longer recommended for use, and we need to employ a new strategy.

Step 2: Use the Correct Filter

Instead of the old method, you can use the woocommerce_order_get_formatted_billing_address filter. This allows you to append the VAT number directly to the billing address in various formats, not just in emails.

Here's how you can modify your code:

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Step 3: Explanation of the Code

Functionality: This code snippet uses an anonymous function that hooks into the woocommerce_order_get_formatted_billing_address. It takes three parameters: the formatted address, the raw address, and the order object.

VAT Number Retrieval: The VAT number is retrieved using $order->get_meta( '_billing_vat' ).

Formatted Output: If the VAT number is present, it's appended to the billing address with a line break—ensuring clarity and professionalism in your email communications.

Note of Caution

Bear in mind that implementing this change will add the VAT number to the billing address everywhere—not just in emails. Therefore, if you already display the VAT number elsewhere on your site, you might end up with duplicates.

Conclusion

Integrating VAT information into your WooCommerce order emails helps polish your brand’s communication with clients and ensures that critical tax information is correctly displayed. By following the steps above, you can easily achieve this goal without any hassle.

With just a bit of code, your clients will automatically see their VAT number neatly integrated into their billing address, enhancing your professionalism as an online business.

Happy coding!