Using ASP Classic
Paypal LIVE Express checkout
It shows the Payment Amount at the checkout, but the payment doesn't go through. The payment doesn't even leave customer's account. I have tried using my wife's paypal account to complete the checkout.
I am only using paypal checkout system and have added all the API information in expresscheckout.asp and paypalfunctions.asp
I have also tried adding these API options too, but still wouldnt work
L_PAYMENTREQUEST_n_NAMEm
L_PAYMENTREQUEST_n_NUMBERm
L_PAYMENTREQUEST_n_AMTm
L_PAYMENTREQUEST_n_QTYm
Any help would be great.... tks
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I'm using the same PayPal merchant account on multiple websites. Currently I'm using old-style PayPal links () with IPN notification.
Now I'd like to start using the PayPal Express API. But at least for a while I would have the old links still online on some sites.
The switch to PayPal Express seems to be per account. Will the old links and IPN continue to work ?
when you implement PayPal express checkout that will not hinder your PayPal links on whatever site you have them on. You can have PayPal Express Checkout with non-hosted button code on the site at the same time; no problem, at least while you're done with your testing, etc.
PayPal Express Checkout can be used across multiple sites; however APIs are only one per account. What this means is that if you want the funds to go to separate accounts for each site then you'll need a new PayPal account per site as you'll have to use different APIs with Express Checkout. That is the UserName/Password/Signature.
However you will have one IPN listener field for each account; so if you don't mind getting pinged for each site using the same IPN listener then you're fine.
You can just create specific prefix # for each site with the products themselves. Like store # 1 = 001Product# | Store # 2 002Product | etc. This will help differentiate IPN pings for each store and help you catalog it better. This is if you decide to use the same APIs for Express Checkout with the same IPN of the account. If so, you will have the PayPal button purchases along with the Express Checkout purchases you all the same data IPN wise and all funds will roll into the same account.
I hope I hit your mark on your question, but let me know if you need additional clarity as I'm happy to help. Have a good one.
I have a store running opencart which already has a fully functional shopping cart running, it is just requesting an API and authentication details.
So, how can I simply setup a API and be done with it, do i need to setup a sandbox account etc.
I just want a very simple setup for accepting payments via paypal and credit cards in NZ
Ive checked all the online guides and they are all for older layouts/designs of paypal.
Any help much appreciated!
Thanks
The only thing You need to is to install and enable (both if not yet done) the PayPal standard (or Paypal Express checkout) payment options in OpenCart administration - as far as I understand Your problem clearly.
Go to administration Extensions -> Payments and here scroll to find the PayPal payment options (should be three by default: PayPal Standard, PayPal Website Payment Pro and PayPal Website Payment Pro UK) - PayPal Standard should be Your bet. If Install action is available on the right, click on it and afterwards click on Edit action. Insert Your account information, select Enabled status and Your are done.
Now users should be able to select this payment option and after confirming the order they should be redirected to PayPal to pay for their orders.
I have been using the Express Checkout methods of the PayPal Classic API to allow my site's clients to set up both recurring and one-off payments. Everything works smoothly in my test environment with it pointing to the PayPal sandbox environment.
Now I have been trying to go live. I am following the instructions from https://developer.paypal.com/webapps/developer/docs/classic/lifecycle/goingLive/ which tells me to register my app. I go to https://apps.paypal.com/user/my-account/applications/new and fill in my details, but in the section 'Services used by App' there is nowhere to tick Merchant Services. I'm not using the Adaptive API or Invoicing, but the page won't allow me to submit without filling in something on the Adaptive Payments section. There is no help or guidance on the page.
How do I proceed?
If you're just using Express Checkout and Recurring Payments you won't need to submit an app. The app submission is for people using Adaptive Payment or Adaptive Account API calls.
You should be able to use Express Checkout as long as you have a confirmed and Verified Business PayPal account.
I hope that someone can shed some light on this.
We have developed with PayPal using Website Payments Standard, Website Payments Pro (DoDirectpayment).
There are several other methods like Advanced Checkout, Express Checkout, Payflow Pro, etc. What does each one do? Is there some place where one can see all of these and the differences between them?
To give you a quick and brief overview of some of the main differences.
Website Payments Standard - Uses HTML buttons buttons that you generate from your PayPal account, or you can use a 3rd party cart, or build your own. The buyer is basically redirected to the PayPal payment pages, to enter in their information. You have some control over the checkout flow but are limited in what you can control. There is no monthly fee for this services. The buyer is on the PayPal site when they complete the payment.
Website Payments Pro - There is a monthly fee for this service. With this service, you have full control over the checkout flow. The buyer stays on your site when they enter in their billing information. Instead of using HTML and redirecting the buyer over to PayPal, you will be using API calls to send the data over to PayPal and get a response back.
Express Checkout - This is usually used in conjunction with Pro or by itself. This allows the buyer to checkout with PayPal instead of using their credit card directly on your site. The buyer is redirected over to the PayPal site to sign in or to pay with a credit card. No billing information is entered in on your site. This method uses API call similar to Pro, and allows for some control over the checkout flow. You will have more control with this than you would with Website Payments Standard. The buyer will be back on your site when they actually complete the payment. There is no monthly charge for this service.
Payflow Pro - This is similar to Website Payments Pro. There is a monthly service charge for this service. You can either use the API's and keep the buyer on your site where they enter in all of the information and complete the payment. Otherwise you could also use the hosted checkout pages and have the buyer enter in their billing information on PayPal's pages allowing you to be PCI compliant. Also with Payflow, you can use your own processor as long as it is one that is compatible with Payflow. So don't have to use PayPal as your processor if you choose not to.
Hope this helps.
I am looking to set up a recurring payment option for my website. I was thinking of going with PayFlow since it does not require expensive SSL. But I am not sure how to set up a recurrence payment where if the user decides to change the account type, we can automatically set up recurring payment for them to get charged next month. Not sure if this is possible?
A few problems, they charge almost $60/month and they require to have a Merchant Account (any suggestions)?
Can some one help with what type of service should I use? I am looking to not have credit card acceptance on my webpage because SSL is really expensive.
The webpage is in php.
PayPal Express Checkout does this, and more. While Payflow Link is generally a good and robust solution, Express Checkout has a bit more to offers in terms of features. It also redirects your buyers to a PayPal landing page for entering their card details.
I assume you can simply delete / disable a recurring payments profile and set up a new one whenever someone switches plans, right? In that case you'll want to look at the CreateRecurringPaymentsProfile API.
Have a look at https://cms.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/?cmd=_render-content&content_ID=developer/e_howto_api_ECRecurringPayments and https://www.x.com/docs/DOC-1168
Do keep in mind however, that recurring payments on Express Checkout only works with existing PayPal accounts. Someone who doesn't have a PayPal account yet, will have to create one during checkout.
Paypal is usually a great solution. There is no problem with billing recurring payments (subscriptions).
You can read all about it here:
https://www.paypal.com/pdn-recurring