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Help with shopping cat / paypal payment setup

by Mark_w
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Currently I have a button on my site that allows a recurring monthly payment to be made via paypal.

I want to improve the functionality so that the user does not have to leave my site to pay. I've been looking at website payments pro and Express Checkout, but don't really understand the differences. Also, do I have to have a separate shopping cart solution to enable these services to function properly.

Customers will have a choice of 3 service (never possible to buy more than 1 service) and are charged a monthly fee. What solution should I use to make it as easy as possible for customers?
#cat #payment #paypal #setup #shopping
  • Profile picture of the author Happy_Balance
    Originally Posted by Mark_w View Post

    ...website payments pro and Express Checkout, but don't really understand the differences....
    Hi Mark,
    Somewhere in your Paypal account there is a matrix chart which shows all the details.

    (Simple answer from long-term memory)
    1. The Paypal option(s) with no set monthly fees always take the end-user to Paypals' site for secure checkout.
    2. One (or more) options with a monthly fee can use "Secure Paypal payments" + the user stays on your site the whole time.

    Best solution?
    Depends on your sales volume.
    A "real merchant account" has slightly lower transaction rates (%), but usually has monthly fees.

    For the user?
    Paypal is a trusted brand, have you tried the option to add your logo/header graphic to the off-site Paypal checkout page? Many users will think they are still at your site.


    ...Also, do I have to have a separate shopping cart solution to enable these services to function properly...
    No, Buy It Now or Paypal buttons* are an easy solution which doesn't require a cart.

    *Use encrypted buttons or hackers can change the price on your digital download products.
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