diff --git a/monero/monero_gateway.php b/monero/monero_gateway.php
index 2cb2971..d99a262 100644
--- a/monero/monero_gateway.php
+++ b/monero/monero_gateway.php
@@ -26,6 +26,10 @@ function monero_init() {
 		$methods[] = 'Monero_Gateway';
 		return $methods;
 	}
+	
+	if(!function_exists('curl_version')) {
+        echo "You need CURL Extension in order to use this plugin";
+      }
 }
 
 /*