PayPal Integration
Master PayPal payment integration including Express Checkout, IPN handling, recurring billing, and refund workflows.
When to Use This Skill
- Integrating PayPal as a payment option
- Implementing express checkout flows
- Setting up recurring billing with PayPal
- Processing refunds and payment disputes
- Handling PayPal webhooks (IPN)
- Supporting international payments
- Implementing PayPal subscriptions
Core Concepts
1. Payment Products
PayPal Checkout
- One-time payments
- Express checkout experience
- Guest and PayPal account payments
PayPal Subscriptions
- Recurring billing
- Subscription plans
- Automatic renewals
PayPal Payouts
- Send money to multiple recipients
- Marketplace and platform payments
2. Integration Methods
Client-Side (JavaScript SDK)
- Smart Payment Buttons
- Hosted payment flow
- Minimal backend code
Server-Side (REST API)
- Full control over payment flow
- Custom checkout UI