Test Payflow Transactions
Last updated: Sept 18th, 8:42pm
To ensure that your integration with PayPal Payflow Pro works correctly, verify that your solution is linked to our test servers and direct all transactions to the host URL for testing. See Host URL Addresses.
Testing guidelines
Follow these general guidelines for testing:
- While testing, use only the test credit card numbers. Other numbers produce an error.
- The expiration date must be a valid date in the future. Use the format
mmyy. - To view the credit card processor that you have selected for testing, see PayPal Manager.
Credit card numbers for testing
Use the following credit card numbers for testing your Payflow transactions.
Note: The credit card numbers are applicable only for Payflow users. PayPal Payments Pro and Express Checkout users cannot use these test numbers. See the Developer Guide for correct test credit card numbers.
| Card Type | Number |
|---|---|
| American Express | 378282246310005 |
| American Express | 371449635398431 |
| American Express Corporate | 378734493671000 |
| Diners Club | 30569309025904 |
| Discover | 6011111111111117 |
| Discover | 6011000990139424 |
| JCB | 3530111333300000 |
| JCB | 3566002020360505 |
| Mastercard | 2221000000000009 |
| Mastercard | 2223000048400011 |
| Mastercard | 2223016768739313 |
| Mastercard | 5555555555554444 |
| Mastercard | 5105105105105100 |
| Visa | 4111111111111111 |
| Visa | 4012888888881881 |
| Visa | 4222222222222 |
Result values based on amount submitted
You can use the amount of the transaction to generate a particular result value. This table lists the general guidelines for specifying amounts to submit in requests.
| Amount | Result |
|---|---|
| $0-$1000 | RESULT value 0 (Approved) |
| $1001-$2000 | Certain amounts in this range return specific PayPal results. You can generate the results by adding $1000 to that RESULT value. For example, for RESULT value 13 (Referral), submit the amount 1013. If the amount is in this range but does not correspond to a result supported by this testing mechanism, Payflow returns RESULT value 12 (Declined). |
| $2001+ | RESULT value 12 (Declined) |
For more information, see generating specific result values and testing AVS and Card Security Code.
Additional information
- Advanced features:
- Payflow Gateway Developer Guide