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PayPal Integration

PayPal is the world's most recognised online payment method with over 400 million active accounts. Adding PayPal to your checkout gives customers a familiar, trusted way to pay — and can increase conversions by up to 28%. Astrocart's PayPal integration supports express checkout, letting customers pay in just a few clicks without entering card details. PayPal handles the security, fraud protection, and buyer protection. Customers can pay with their PayPal balance, linked bank account, or saved cards — giving them maximum flexibility.

PayPal express checkout with buyer protection and instant setup.

Key Features

PayPal express checkout button

PayPal buyer protection

Automatic payment confirmation via webhooks

Refund processing from admin panel

Multi-currency PayPal payments

Mobile-optimised checkout flow

Benefits

Access 400+ million PayPal users worldwide
Express checkout for faster conversions
Built-in fraud protection and buyer protection
No card details needed at checkout
Trusted brand increases customer confidence

How It Works

1

Connect PayPal

Link your PayPal business account in Settings. Create one free at paypal.com if needed.

2

Enable at Checkout

The PayPal button appears alongside card payment options at checkout.

3

Receive Payments

Customers complete payment on PayPal. Funds arrive in your PayPal account instantly.

Use Cases

Offering an alternative to card payments

Reaching customers who prefer PayPal

Reducing checkout friction with express checkout

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. A PayPal business account is free and takes minutes to set up at paypal.com.

PayPal charges 2.9% + 30p for UK transactions. Astrocart charges no additional fees.

Yes. PayPal offers guest checkout where customers can pay with a card without creating a PayPal account.

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