PayPal

Global online payment system for transfers and sales.

About PayPal

PayPal is a ubiquitous payment method that increases conversion rates. However, it can create data silos. Integrating PayPal with your accounting and e-commerce platforms ensures that fees are calculated correctly, transactions are matched to orders, and customer payment history is visible to your support and sales teams.

Integration Capabilities

PayPal has 6 native integrations with leading business platforms. Connect via direct API, webhooks, or third-party automation tools for unlimited possibilities.

Browse PayPal integrations below. Green integrations are native and free. Yellow integrations require an automation platform like Make ↗ to sync data.

Common Integration Patterns

→ Commonly integrates with e-commerce platforms like Shopify and Magento to automate payment processing and reduce manual data entry.
→ Often connected with accounting software like QuickBooks and Xero for seamless financial reconciliation and expense tracking.
→ Frequently paired with CRM systems like Salesforce to streamline customer payment management and enhance sales insights.

Integration Challenges

⚠ Ensuring secure and compliant payment processing, adhering to regulatory requirements such as PCI-DSS and GDPR.
⚠ Managing multiple payment gateways and currencies, which can lead to increased complexity and technical debt.
⚠ Resolving issues related to declined payments, payment reversals, and chargebacks, which can impact customer satisfaction and revenue.

Before You Integrate

1. Plan for secure payment tokenization and storage, ensuring sensitive cardholder data is encrypted and protected.
2. Define clear payment gateway routing and failover strategies to minimize payment processing downtime.
3. Set up robust payment error handling and notification systems to quickly identify and resolve issues.
4. Configure PayPal's API keys and credentials securely, adhering to best practices for sensitive data management.