Express Checkout via PayPal for WooCommerce vs FunnelKit Payment Gateway with PayPal for WooCommerce

PayPal for WooCommerce is the official solution for integrating PayPal Express Checkout and additional payment options into your WooCommerce store. Developed by an official PayPal Partner, this plugin ensures you can offer PayPal, credit cards, and local payment methods, providing a secure and reliable payment experience for your customers. With PayPal for WooCommerce, you can enable: * PayPal Smart Payment Buttons * Pay in 4 (Buy Now, Pay Later) * Credit and Debit Card Payments with 3D Secure * Venmo, iDEAL, Sofort, and other local payment methods Key Features of PayPal for WooCommerce PayPal Express Checkout with Smart Payment Buttons Multiple Payment Methods including PayPal, Venmo, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and more Buy Now, Pay Later with Pay in 4 3D Secure for Credit/Debit Cards ensuring compliance with PSD2 for European merchants Localization and Multi-currency Support with automatic currency conversion Why PayPal for WooCommerce? Integrate PayPal, one of the most trusted payment methods, directly into your WooCommerce store with ease. Offer a variety of payment options, including PayPal, credit/debit cards, and local payment methods like Sofort and iDEAL. Improve customer experience by offering Pay in 4, allowing buyers to pay in installments. Ensure 3D Secure compliance, keeping transactions safe and PSD2 compliant. Why PayPal for WooCommerce? – Quick setup with minimal configuration – Provide multiple payment options with a single integration – Increase average order value with Pay in 4 (Buy Now, Pay Later) – Ensure secure and PSD2-compliant payments with 3D Secure – Accept global payments with multi-currency support PayPal for WooCommerce is the best choice for WooCommerce store owners who want a secure, scalable, and easy-to-use payment solution.

Developed by FunnelKit, PayPal for WooCommerce integrates with PayPal’s newest APIs. Boost conversion rates with PayPal. Features PayPal Standard Integration PayPal Express Checkout WooCommerce Subscriptions Support FunnelKit Checkout and Upsell Support Customizable Button Styles Comprehensive Logging System Webhook Support Sandbox Testing Mode Requirements WordPress 5.0 or higher WooCommerce 4.7 or higher PHP 7.4 or higher SSL Certificate (for live payments) PayPal Business Account External Services This plugin integrates with the following external services: 1. PayPal Direct APIs (JavaScript & PHP) Purpose: PayPal Direct APIs handle payment processing, subscription management, and transaction syncing between the plugin and PayPal. Data Sent: Customer information (name, email, payment method), order details, and subscription data are transmitted during payment processing. The plugin also syncs transaction status and updates after each purchase. Domains: https://api-m.paypal.com/ (Live environment) https://api-m.sandbox.paypal.com/ (Sandbox environment) Terms and Privacy: This service is provided by PayPal Holdings, Inc. You can view the terms of service and privacy policy at PayPal Terms of Service and PayPal Privacy Policy. 2. PayPal JavaScript SDK Purpose: PayPal JavaScript SDK provides the frontend payment buttons and checkout experience for PayPal, Pay Later, Venmo, and credit card payments. Data Sent: Payment method selection and checkout data are processed through the PayPal SDK to enable secure payment processing. Terms and Privacy: This service is provided by PayPal Holdings, Inc. You can view the terms of service and privacy policy at PayPal Terms of Service and PayPal Privacy Policy. 3. PayPal Partner Onboarding Purpose: PayPal Partner onboarding service enables merchants to easily connect their PayPal accounts and configure payment settings. Data Sent: Merchant account information and configuration preferences are sent to streamline the PayPal integration process. Terms and Privacy: This service is provided by PayPal Holdings, Inc. You can view the terms of service and privacy policy at PayPal Terms of Service and PayPal Privacy Policy. 4. PayPal Webhooks Purpose: PayPal webhooks provide real-time notifications for payment events, subscription updates, and order status changes. Data Sent: Webhook payloads containing payment status, subscription lifecycle events, and order updates are received by the plugin to maintain synchronization. Terms and Privacy: This service is provided by PayPal Holdings, Inc. You can view the terms of service and privacy policy at PayPal Terms of Service and PayPal Privacy Policy. 5. PayPal Payment Capture API Purpose: PayPal Payment Capture API is used to capture authorized payments and process refunds for completed transactions. Data Sent: Payment capture requests and refund data are sent to process payment completions and handle customer refunds. Domains: https://api-m.paypal.com/v2/checkout/orders/{order_id}/capture (Live environment) https://api-m.sandbox.paypal.com/v2/checkout/orders/{order_id}/capture (Sandbox environment) https://api-m.paypal.com/v2/payments/captures/{capture_id}/refund (Live environment) https://api-m.sandbox.paypal.com/v2/payments/captures/{capture_id}/refund (Sandbox environment) Terms and Privacy: This service is provided by PayPal Holdings, Inc. You can view the terms of service and privacy policy at PayPal Terms of Service and PayPal Privacy Policy. Configuration Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments Click on “PayPal” to manage the settings Enable the payment method Choose your environment (Sandbox/Live) Enter your PayPal API credentials Configure button settings and Pay Later messaging Save changes Advanced Settings The plugin includes several advanced settings for customization: Debug Mode – Enable detailed logging for troubleshooting Transaction Type – Choose between Capture and Authorize only Soft Descriptor – Customize statement text shown to customers Invoice Prefix – Add prefix to PayPal invoices for tracking Webhook Configuration – Automatic event notifications Logging Options – Configure log levels and retention Vaulting – Save payment methods for returning customers Subscription Features Full support for recurring payments with: PayPal Subscriptions – Native PayPal billing plans WooCommerce Subscriptions – Compatible with WCS plugin Sublium Subscriptions – Full Sublium integration Trial Periods – Support for free and paid trials Signup Fees – One-time initial charges Variable Billing – Amount and date changes Payment Method Changes – Customer can update payment method Multiple Subscriptions – Handle multiple active subscriptions Migration Support Easily migrate from other PayPal plugins: PayPal Standard PayPal Express Checkout (PPEC) PayPal Payments (Official Plugin) Angell EYE PayPal PPCP Angell EYE PayPal Express Payment Plugins for PayPal Support For support, please visit FunnelKit Support. License This plugin is licensed under the GPL v2 or later. Copyright (c) 2025-2026 FunnelKit This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License, version 2, as published by the Free Software Foundation. This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details. You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA