# GetPalDetails API Operation (NVP) (/api/nvp-soap/get-paldetails-nvp)



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Gets your PayPal ID, which is the PayPal–assigned merchant account number, and other information about your account. You need the encrypted account number when working with [dynamic versions of PayPal buttons and logos](/archive/express-checkout).

## GetPalDetails Request Fields [#getpaldetails-request-fields]

| Field<br />    | Description<br />                           |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| `METHOD`<br /> | *(Required)* Must be `GetPalDetails`.<br /> |

## GetPalDetails Response Fields [#getpaldetails-response-fields]

| Field<br />    | Description<br />                                                                               |
| -------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `PAL`<br />    | The PayPal–assigned merchant account number.<br />                                              |
| `LOCALE`<br /> | A five–character locale code representing the merchant's default locale, such as `en_US`.<br /> |