DoReauthorization API operation (NVP)

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Reauthorizes an existing authorization transaction. The resulting reauthorization is a new transaction with a new AUTHORIZATIONID. (More about authorization and capture)

DoReauthorization request message

DoReauthorization request fields

Field, Description
Field	Description
`METHOD`	(Required) Must be `DoReauthorization`.
`AUTHORIZATIONID`	(Required) Value of a previously authorized transaction identification number returned by PayPal. Character length and limitations: 19 single-byte characters
`AMT`	(Required) Amount to reauthorize. Character length and limitations: Value is typically a positive number that cannot exceed nine (9) digits in SOAP request/response for USD, CLP, or JPY or the per transaction limit for the currency. It includes no currency symbol. Most currencies require two decimal places. The decimal separator must be a period (`.`), and the optional thousands separator must be a comma (`,`). Some currencies do not allow decimals. For details, see the currency codes page.
`CURRENCYCODE`	(Optional) 3-character, ISO 4217 currency code. Default value is USD. Character length and limitations: 3 single-byte characters
`MSGSUBID`	(Optional) A message ID used for idempotence to uniquely identify a message. This ID can later be used to request the latest results for a previous request without generating a new request. Examples of this include requests due to timeouts or errors during the original request. Character length and limitations: 38 single-byte characters This field is available since version 94.0.

DoReauthorization response message

DoReauthorization response fields

Field, Description
Field	Description
`AUTHORIZATIONID`	New authorization identification number. Character length and limits:19 single-byte characters
`MSGSUBID`	A message ID used for idempotence to uniquely identify a message. This ID can later be used to request the latest results for a previous request without generating a new request. Examples of this include requests due to timeouts or errors during the original request. Character length and limitations: 38 single-byte characters This field is available since version 94.0.

Authorization information fields

Field, Description
Field	Description
`PAYMENTSTATUS`	Status of the payment. Value is: `None` — No status. `Canceled-Reversal` — A reversal has been canceled. For example, when you win a dispute, PayPal returns the funds for the reversal to you. `Completed` — The payment has been completed, and the funds have been added successfully to your account balance. `Denied` — You denied the payment. This happens only if the payment was previously pending because of possible reasons described for the `PendingReason` element. `Expired` — The authorization period for this payment has been reached. `Failed` — The payment has failed. This happens only if the payment was made from the buyer's bank account. `In-Progress` — The transaction has not terminated. For example, an authorization may be awaiting completion. `Partially-Refunded` — The payment has been partially refunded. `Pending` — The payment is pending. See the `PendingReason` field for more information. `Refunded` — You refunded the payment. `Reversed`— A payment was reversed due to a chargeback or other type of reversal. PayPal removes the funds from your account balance and returns them to the buyer. The `ReasonCode` element specifies the reason for the reversal. `Processed` — A payment has been accepted. `Voided` — An authorization for this transaction has been voided.
`PENDINGREASON`	Reason the payment is pending. Value is: `none` — No pending reason. `address` — The payment is pending because your customer did not include a confirmed shipping address and your Payment Receiving Preferences is set such that you want to manually accept or deny each of these payments. To change your preference, go to the `Preferences` section of your `Profile`. `authorization` — The payment is pending because it has been authorized but not settled. You must capture the funds first. `echeck` — The payment is pending because it was made by an eCheck that has not yet cleared. `intl` — The payment is pending because you hold a non-U.S. account and do not have a withdrawal mechanism. You must manually accept or deny this payment from your `Account Overview`. `multi-currency` — You do not have a balance in the currency sent, and you do not have your `Payment Receiving Preferences` set to automatically convert and accept this payment. You must manually accept or deny this payment. `order` — The payment is pending because it is part of an order that has been authorized but not settled. `paymentreview` — The payment is pending while it is being reviewed by PayPal for risk. `unilateral` — The payment is pending because it was made to an email address that is not yet registered or confirmed. `verify` — The payment is pending because you are not yet verified. You must verify your account before you can accept this payment. `other` — The payment is pending for a reason other than those listed above. For more information, contact PayPal Customer Service. Note: `PendingReason` is returned in the response only if `PaymentStatus` is `Pending`.
`PROTECTIONELIGIBILITY`	Prior to version 64.4, the kind of seller protection in force for the transaction. Value is: `Eligible` — Merchant is protected by PayPal's Seller Protection Policy for Unauthorized Payment and Item Not Received. `PartiallyEligible` — Merchant is protected by PayPal's Seller Protection Policy for Item Not Received. `Ineligible` — Merchant is not protected under the Seller Protection Policy.
`PROTECTIONELIGIBILITYTYPE`	Since version 64.4, the type of seller protection in force for the transaction. It is one or more of the following values: `ItemNotReceivedEligible` – Merchant is protected by PayPal's Seller Protection Policy for Item Not Received. `UnauthorizedPaymentEligible` – Merchant is protected by PayPal's Seller Protection Policy for Unauthorized Payment. `Ineligible` – Merchant is not protected under the Seller Protection Policy. Note: If more than one of these values is returned in this field, they are returned in a comma-delimited string; for example, `ItemNotReceivedEligible,UnauthorizedPaymentEligible`. This field is available since version 64.4.

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DoReauthorization request message

Field, Description
Field	Description
`METHOD`	(Required) Must be `DoReauthorization`.
`AUTHORIZATIONID`	(Required) Value of a previously authorized transaction identification number returned by PayPal. Character length and limitations: 19 single-byte characters
`AMT`	(Required) Amount to reauthorize. Character length and limitations: Value is typically a positive number that cannot exceed nine (9) digits in SOAP request/response for USD, CLP, or JPY or the per transaction limit for the currency. It includes no currency symbol. Most currencies require two decimal places. The decimal separator must be a period (`.`), and the optional thousands separator must be a comma (`,`). Some currencies do not allow decimals. For details, see the currency codes page.
`CURRENCYCODE`	(Optional) 3-character, ISO 4217 currency code. Default value is USD. Character length and limitations: 3 single-byte characters
`MSGSUBID`	(Optional) A message ID used for idempotence to uniquely identify a message. This ID can later be used to request the latest results for a previous request without generating a new request. Examples of this include requests due to timeouts or errors during the original request. Character length and limitations: 38 single-byte characters This field is available since version 94.0.

DoReauthorization response message

Field, Description
Field	Description
`AUTHORIZATIONID`	New authorization identification number. Character length and limits:19 single-byte characters
`MSGSUBID`	A message ID used for idempotence to uniquely identify a message. This ID can later be used to request the latest results for a previous request without generating a new request. Examples of this include requests due to timeouts or errors during the original request. Character length and limitations: 38 single-byte characters This field is available since version 94.0.

Field, Description
Field	Description
`PAYMENTSTATUS`	Status of the payment. Value is: `None` — No status. `Canceled-Reversal` — A reversal has been canceled. For example, when you win a dispute, PayPal returns the funds for the reversal to you. `Completed` — The payment has been completed, and the funds have been added successfully to your account balance. `Denied` — You denied the payment. This happens only if the payment was previously pending because of possible reasons described for the `PendingReason` element. `Expired` — The authorization period for this payment has been reached. `Failed` — The payment has failed. This happens only if the payment was made from the buyer's bank account. `In-Progress` — The transaction has not terminated. For example, an authorization may be awaiting completion. `Partially-Refunded` — The payment has been partially refunded. `Pending` — The payment is pending. See the `PendingReason` field for more information. `Refunded` — You refunded the payment. `Reversed`— A payment was reversed due to a chargeback or other type of reversal. PayPal removes the funds from your account balance and returns them to the buyer. The `ReasonCode` element specifies the reason for the reversal. `Processed` — A payment has been accepted. `Voided` — An authorization for this transaction has been voided.
`PENDINGREASON`	Reason the payment is pending. Value is: `none` — No pending reason. `address` — The payment is pending because your customer did not include a confirmed shipping address and your Payment Receiving Preferences is set such that you want to manually accept or deny each of these payments. To change your preference, go to the `Preferences` section of your `Profile`. `authorization` — The payment is pending because it has been authorized but not settled. You must capture the funds first. `echeck` — The payment is pending because it was made by an eCheck that has not yet cleared. `intl` — The payment is pending because you hold a non-U.S. account and do not have a withdrawal mechanism. You must manually accept or deny this payment from your `Account Overview`. `multi-currency` — You do not have a balance in the currency sent, and you do not have your `Payment Receiving Preferences` set to automatically convert and accept this payment. You must manually accept or deny this payment. `order` — The payment is pending because it is part of an order that has been authorized but not settled. `paymentreview` — The payment is pending while it is being reviewed by PayPal for risk. `unilateral` — The payment is pending because it was made to an email address that is not yet registered or confirmed. `verify` — The payment is pending because you are not yet verified. You must verify your account before you can accept this payment. `other` — The payment is pending for a reason other than those listed above. For more information, contact PayPal Customer Service. Note: `PendingReason` is returned in the response only if `PaymentStatus` is `Pending`.
`PROTECTIONELIGIBILITY`	Prior to version 64.4, the kind of seller protection in force for the transaction. Value is: `Eligible` — Merchant is protected by PayPal's Seller Protection Policy for Unauthorized Payment and Item Not Received. `PartiallyEligible` — Merchant is protected by PayPal's Seller Protection Policy for Item Not Received. `Ineligible` — Merchant is not protected under the Seller Protection Policy.
`PROTECTIONELIGIBILITYTYPE`	Since version 64.4, the type of seller protection in force for the transaction. It is one or more of the following values: `ItemNotReceivedEligible` – Merchant is protected by PayPal's Seller Protection Policy for Item Not Received. `UnauthorizedPaymentEligible` – Merchant is protected by PayPal's Seller Protection Policy for Unauthorized Payment. `Ineligible` – Merchant is not protected under the Seller Protection Policy. Note: If more than one of these values is returned in this field, they are returned in a comma-delimited string; for example, `ItemNotReceivedEligible,UnauthorizedPaymentEligible`. This field is available since version 64.4.

DoReauthorization API operation (NVP)

DoReauthorization request message

DoReauthorization request fields

DoReauthorization response message

DoReauthorization response fields

Authorization information fields

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