How can I set up PayPal as a payment method for Post-Purchase offers?
Overview
Integrating PayPal as a payment option for post-purchase offers enhances customer convenience and can boost your store's average order value. To enable PayPal for post-purchase transactions in Shopify, specific configurations are necessary to ensure seamless functionality.
We can enable customers to see post-purchase offers by enabling PayPal Express Checkout and PayPal Automatic payments.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Select UpsellPlus as Your Post-Purchase App
- Log in to your Shopify Admin panel.
- Navigate to Settings > Checkout.
- Scroll to the Post-purchase page section.
- Choose UpsellPlus from the list of available apps.
- Click Save to confirm your selection.
See this article for more info on Step 1.
- Enable Automatic Payments in PayPal Settings
- In your Shopify Admin, go to Settings > Payments.
- Under the PayPal section, click Manage.
- Ensure that PayPal Express Checkout is set up, along with PayPal Automatic Payments.
- If the above is not set up, connect your account and Shopify which will automatically request approval from PayPal for Reference Transactions.
- Monitor the status; it will display as 'Pending' initially and change to 'Approved' once authorized.
- Activate Post-Purchase Offers in UpsellPlus
- Open the UpsellPlus app within your Shopify Admin.
- Create and customize your post-purchase offers as desired.
- Ensure these offers are active and properly configured to be presented to customers after checkout.
Limitations and Considerations
- Single Post-Purchase Charge: PayPal permits only one post-purchase charge per transaction. If a customer accepts the first post-purchase offer, subsequent offers will not be displayed. However, if the first offer is declined, a second offer (if configured) can be presented.
- Compatibility with PayFlow Pro: There is no change to the current PayPal PayFlow Pro functionality if using a credit card. However, PayPal Express cannot be used in conjunction with PayPal PayFlow Pro.
- Reference Transactions Approval: The ability to process post-purchase offers relies on PayPal's approval of Reference Transactions. Ensure this feature is enabled to facilitate automatic customer charges for accepted offers.
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Key Considerations - Customer Communication: Clearly inform customers about post-purchase offers and any additional charges to maintain transparency and trust.
- Testing: Before launching, thoroughly test the post-purchase process to ensure offers display correctly and transactions are processed smoothly.
- Compliance: Stay updated on PayPal and Shopify policies to ensure ongoing compliance with payment processing regulations.
Related Articles
- How to Enable UpsellPlus Post-Purchase Offers in Your Shopify Admin
- Which Payment Methods Can Be Used to Trigger a Post-Purchase Page Offer?
Updated on: 08/03/2025
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