Adaptive API
API
Last updated: May 22nd, 11:02am
Deprecation notice: The Adaptive Platform API is a legacy API that PayPal continues to support. To access the most current features and security:
- For new integrations, start with the latest tools.
- For existing integrations, visit the upgrade hub.
The Adaptive Platform includes Adaptive Accounts, Adaptive Payments, the Invoicing Service, and the Permissions Service.
| API / Service | Authentication | Format | Live and Sandbox Endpoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Accounts | JSON, NVP, SOAP, XML | AppID | https://svcs.paypal.com/AdaptiveAccounts/<API-Operation>https://svcs.sandbox.paypal.com/AdaptiveAccounts/<API-Operation> |
| Adaptive Payments | JSON, NVP, SOAP, XML | AppID | https://svcs.paypal.com/AdaptivePayments/<API-Operation>https://svcs.sandbox.paypal.com/AdaptivePayments/<API-Operation> |
| Invoicing Service | JSON, NVP, SOAP, XML | AppID | https://svcs.paypal.com/Invoice/<API-Operation>https://svcs.sandbox.paypal.com/Invoice/<API-Operation> |
| Permissions Service | JSON, NVP, SOAP, XML | AppID | https://svcs.paypal.com/Permissions/<API-Operation>https://svcs.sandbox.paypal.com/Permissions/<API-Operation> |
Specify the JSON, NVP, or XML data format
Use the HTTP header X-PAYPAL-REQUEST-DATA-FORMAT to specify the data format the request body. You can send messages in the JSON, NVP or XML format. Use the X-PAYPAL-RESPONSE-DATA-FORMAT header to specify the data format for the response.
| Header | Description |
|---|---|
X-PAYPAL-REQUEST-DATA-FORMAT |
The payload format for the request. Allowable values are:
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X-PAYPAL-RESPONSE-DATA-FORMAT |
The payload format for the response. Allowable values are:
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