Accept Zip payments
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Last updated: Nov 2nd, 11:55pm
Zip is a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment method available in the US and Australia that enables buyers to split purchases into interest-free installments with flexible payment terms. Through PayPal's integration, you can offer Zip's payment products: Pay in 4 installments (US) and multiple credit products ranging from AUD $1,000 to $50,000 credit lines (Australia). Payments settle to your PayPal account within T+3 (3 business days), creating a checkout experience that increases purchasing power and buyer satisfaction.
| Countries | Payment type | Payment flow | Settlement currency | Minimum amount | Refunds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US, AU | Buy now, pay later (BNPL) | Redirect | USD, AUD | From $35 USD / $0.01 AUD. See Payment amount limits. | Yes, full/partial/ multiple refunds (no expiration) |
Key features
Zip helps your business:
- Receive full payment in 3 business days, while buyers pay in installments with Pay in 4 in the US or flexible credit lines in Australia.
- Offer flexible payment options: Pay in 4 installments in the US and multiple credit products in Australia with credit lines up to AUD 50,000.
- Increase average order value as buyers are more likely to complete purchases when they can spread payments over time.
- Expand to key markets with support for the United States and Australia where Zip has established operations.
- Simplify integration through PayPal's existing payment platform with minimal development effort.
How it works
- Buyer: Selects Zip as their preferred payment method at checkout
- Merchant | Partner: Creates an order using PayPal's Orders v2 API with Zip as the payment source
- PayPal: Returns an order ID and a redirect link for Zip approval
- Merchant | Partner: Redirects the buyer to Zip for payment approval
- Buyer:
- Logs into their Zip account
- Reviews payment schedule (Pay in 4 instalments or credit options)
- Approves the payment
- PayPal:
- Processes the Zip payment, where Zip pays the full amount to the merchant on behalf of the buyer
- Automatically captures the full payment amount upon approval
- Redirects the buyer back to the merchant's website
- Sends webhook notification to the merchant
- Settles money to the merchant's PayPal account within T+3 (3 business days)
- Merchant | Partner: Confirms payment completion and fulfils the order
Note: The buyer separately settles the payment to Zip according to their chosen instalment schedule.
Buyer flow
Eligibility
- Account type: Verified PayPal Business account required with KYC completion.
- Geographic availability: Available to merchants in the US and Australia.
- Buyer coverage: Buyers in the US and Australia can pay using Zip without creating a PayPal account.
- Platform availability: Available for PayPal for Business integrations using the Orders v2 API.
- Transaction amounts: Accept payments starting from $35 USD in the US and $0.01 AUD in Australia. For detailed limits, see Payment amount limits.
- Settlement: T+3 settlement to the merchant's PayPal account.
- Merchant categories: Restricted merchant categories apply. See Supported merchant categories.