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PayPal Upgrade Guide

This document guides you through the process of migrating from legacy to the latest PayPal Checkout solution, including configuring the Checkout flow, Credit & Debit Card processing, and Pay with Venmo.

Requirements & Installation

Offer one-in-all checkout solution for your customers. PayPal Checkout lets you offer PayPal, Venmo (US only), Pay Later options and more — all designed to help you maximize conversion. PayPal offers short-term, interest-free payments and other special financing options that buyers can use to buy now and pay later. You get paid up-front, and there are no additional costs. Pay Later messaging includes Pay in 3, which UK buyers can use to pay for purchases of £30 to £2,000 in three, interest-free payments.


Prerequisites

Download the free PayPal Checkout Extenstion

For versions 4.0.0.0 and higher:

  • Go to "Payments" section of Extension
  • Find PayPal Checkout Integration as recommended option
  • Download and Install the module

For versions 3.0.3.8 and higher:

  • PayPal Commerce Platform is already available on the list of payment options and doesn't need to be installed manually.

For versions lower than 3.0.3.8:

  • Downlaod the latest PayPal Commerce Platform module from the OpenCart Marketplace.
  • Log in to the OpenCart admin panel. Select "Extensions > Installer". Upload the zip file with the payment module under "Upload your extensions".
  • Go to "Extensions > Payments > PayPal Commerce Platform". Select the green button with the plus icon to Install.
  • Select "Edit" to set up payment methods.

Upgrade Walkthrough (Video)

Visual Upgrade Guide