PayPal Merchant API

PayPal documentation

• PayPal PHP SDK Wiki
• PayPal REST API Samples - PayPal Developer
  • Create Payment Using PayPal as Payment Method - PayPal Developer
  • Execute Payment Sample - PayPal Developer
• Getting Started With Express Checkout

Process

• Collect products and options from customer.
• Customer clicks "pay with PayPal"
• Go to PayPal site where customer enters payment information and shipping information, and confirms payment.
• PayPal redirects to merchant site.
  • Merchant has customer's payment details.
  • Present customer with order details and confirmation button.
• Customer submits form on merchant site to complete order.

Developer account and settings

• https://developer.paypal.com

Sandbox test accounts

• shop-facilitator@bfhhandwriting.com, pw: lowest
• shop-buyer@bfhhandwriting.com, pw: lowest