DoAuthorization API Operation (SOAP)
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Authorizes a payment.
DoAuthorization Request Message
Note: Only the fields described in this documentation are available for use.
DoAuthorization Request Fields
Field | Description |
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TransactionID
| xs:string
(Required) Value of the order's transaction identification number returned by PayPal. `partial:partials/docs/shared/cl_transactionid.en-XC` |
Amount
| ebl:BasicAmountType
(Required) Amount to authorize. Character length and limitations: `partial:partials/docs/shared/cl_currencylimit.en-XC` |
TransactionEntity | ebl:TransactionEntityType (Optional) Type of transaction to authorize. The only allowable value is Order , which means that the transaction represents a buyer order that can be fulfilled over 29 days. |
PaymentDetailsItem | ebl:PaymentDetailsItemType
(Optional) Details about each individual item included in the order. |
ShipToAddress | ebl:AddressType
(Optional) Shipping address for this order. |
ItemTotal
| cc:BasicAmountType
(Optional) Sum of cost of all items in this order. You must set the currencyID attribute to one of the three-character currency codes for any of the supported PayPal currencies. Character length and limitations: `partial:partials/docs/shared/cl_currencylimit.en-XC` |
ShippingTotal
| cc:BasicAmountType
(Optional) Total shipping costs for this order. You must set the currencyID attribute to one of the three-character currency codes for any of the supported PayPal currencies. Character length and limitations: `partial:partials/docs/shared/cl_currencylimit.en-XC` |
HandlingTotal
| cc:BasicAmountType
(Optional) Total handling costs for this order. You must set the currencyID attribute to one of the three-character currency codes for any of the supported PayPal currencies. Character length and limitations: `partial:partials/docs/shared/cl_currencylimit.en-XC` |
TaxTotal
| cc:BasicAmountType
(Optional) Sum of tax for all items in this order. Character length and limitations: `partial:partials/docs/shared/cl_currencylimit.en-XC` |
InsuranceTotal
| cc:BasicAmountType
(Optional) Total shipping insurance costs for this order. Character length and limitations: `partial:partials/docs/shared/cl_currencylimit.en-XC` |
ShippingDiscount
| cc:BasicAmountType
(Optional) Shipping discount for this order, specified as a negative number. Character length and limitations: `partial:partials/docs/shared/cl_currencylimit_neg.en-XC` |
OrderDescription
| xs:string
(Optional) Description of items the customer is purchasing. Character length and limitations: 127 single-byte alphanumeric characters. |
Custom
| xs:string
(Optional) A free-form field for your own use. Character length and limitations: 256 single-byte alphanumeric characters. |
IPAddress
| xs:string
(Optional) IP address of the buyer. |
ShipToStore
| xs:string
(Optional) Indicates if the item purchased will be shipped to a store location. |
MsgSubId | xs:string (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: string of up to 38 single-byte characters. This field is available since version 92.0. |
AddressType Fields
Field | Description |
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Name
| xs:string
Person's name associated with this shipping address. It is required if using a shipping address. Character length and limitations: 128 double-byte characters |
Street1
| xs:string
First street address. It is required if using a shipping address. Character length and limitations: 100 single-byte characters |
Street2
| xs:string
(Optional) Second street address. Character length and limitations: 100 single-byte characters |
CityName
| xs:string
Name of city. It is required if using a shipping address. Character length and limitations: 40 single-byte characters |
StateOrProvince
| xs:string
State or province. `partial:partials/docs/shared/cl_shiptostate.en-XC` Character length and limitations: 40 single-byte characters |
PostalCode
| xs:string
U.S. ZIP code or other country-specific postal code. It is required if using a U.S. shipping address; may be required for other countries. Character length and limitations: 20 single-byte characters |
Country
| ebl:CountryCodeType
Country code. It is required if using a shipping address. Character length and limitations: 2 single-byte characters |
Phone
| xs:string
(Optional) Phone number. Character length and limitations: 20 single-byte characters |
PaymentDetailsItemType Fields
Field | Description |
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Name | xs:string (Optional) Item name. Character length and limitations: 127 single-byte characters |
Number | xs:string (Optional) Item number. Character length and limitations: 127 single-byte characters |
Quantity | xs:integer (Optional) Item quantity. Character length and limitations: Any positive integer |
Tax
| cc:BasicAmountType
(Optional) Item sales tax. Note: You must set the currencyID attribute to one of the 3-character currency codes for any of the supported PayPal currencies. Character length and limitations: `partial:partials/docs/shared/cl_currencylimit.en-XC` |
Amount
| cc:BasicAmountType
(Optional) Cost of item. Note: You must set the currencyID attribute to one of the 3-character currency codes for any of the supported PayPal currencies. Character length and limitations: `partial:partials/docs/shared/cl_currencylimit.en-XC` |
EbayItemPaymentDetailsItem | ns:ebayItemPaymentDetailsItemType (Optional) Information relating to an auction sale on eBay. |
PromoCode
| xs:string
(Optional) Promotional financing code for item. Part of the Merchant Services Promotion Financing feature. |
ProductCategory
| ns:ProductCategoryType
(Optional) |
Description
| xs:string
(Optional) Item description. Character length and limitations: 127 single-byte characters |
ItemWeight
| cc:MeasureType
(Optional) Information about the Item weight. |
ItemLength
| cc:MeasureType
(Optional) Information about the Item length. |
ItemWidth
| cc:MeasureType
(Optional) Information about the Item width. |
ItemHeight
| cc:MeasureType
(Optional) Information about the Item height. |
ItemURL
| xs:string
(Optional) URL for the item. Character length and limitations: no limit. |
EnhancedItemData
| ed:EnhancedItemDataType
(Optional) Enhanced data for each item in the cart. |
ItemCategory
| ns:ItemCategoryType
(Optional) Item category - physical or digital. |
DoAuthorization Response Message
Note: Only the fields described in this documentation are available for use.
DoAuthorization Response Fields
Field | Description |
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TransactionID | xs:string
(Optional) Authorization identification number. `partial:partials/docs/shared/cl_transactionid.en-XC` |
Amount
| ebl:BasicAmountType
Amount you specified in the request. Character length and limitations: `partial:partials/docs/shared/cl_currencylimit.en-XC` |
AuthorizationInfo
| ns:AuthorizationInfoType
Details on the Authorization transaction such as the payment status, pending reason (if applicable), and protection eligibility. |
MsgSubId | xs:string (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: string of up to 38 single-byte characters. This field is available since version 92.0. |
AuthorizationInfoType Fields
Field | Description |
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PaymentStatus | ebl:PaymentStatusCodeType 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.
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PendingReason | ebl:PendingStatusCodeType 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. regulatoryreview - The payment is pending while we make sure it meets regulatory requirements. You will be contacted again in 24-72 hours with the outcome of the review. 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
| xs:string
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.
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ProtectionEligibilityType
| xs:string `partial:partials/docs/shared/cl_protectioneligibilitytype.en-XC` |