Payment Services Adds Adobe Commerce 2.4.8 and PHP 8.4 Support

February 5, 2025 marked an important milestone for Adobe Commerce merchants managing payment processing. Adobe announced that Payment Services now fully supports Adobe Commerce 2.4.8 and PHP 8.4, removing critical blockers for merchants planning platform upgrades.

Why Compatibility Matters

Payment processing is the backbone of any e-commerce operation. When core dependencies like Payment Services lag behind platform and language updates, merchants face a difficult choice: delay critical security upgrades or risk payment processing failures. This compatibility announcement ensures merchants can upgrade on their own timeline without payment-related obstacles.

PHP 8.4 Performance Gains

PHP 8.4 brings significant performance improvements and stricter type checking. For payment operations, this means faster transaction processing, better error detection, and improved security posture. Merchants upgrading to PHP 8.4 will see reduced latency in payment gateway communication and more reliable transaction handling.

Adobe Commerce 2.4.8 Integration

Version 2.4.8 includes enhanced security features and API improvements. Payment Services now fully integrates with these improvements, ensuring merchants benefit from the latest platform capabilities whilst maintaining seamless payment flows. This compatibility removes one of the last technical reasons to postpone platform upgrades.

Implementation Timeline

The update is available immediately to all Adobe Commerce subscribers. For development teams, prioritising this upgrade unblocks PHP 8.4 adoption and allows merchants to plan 2.4.8 migrations with confidence. No manual configuration is required—Payment Services works seamlessly with the new versions out of the box.

Looking Ahead

This ongoing compatibility commitment signals Adobe's dedication to keeping the payment layer of commerce platforms current and secure. For merchants working with partners like Tom&Co, this means we can confidently recommend the latest platform versions knowing that critical services like Payment Services will be fully supported.