PayPal Integration
Guide to integrating PayPal as a payment gateway for Givetly
PayPal is an online payment gateway that allows users to securely send and receive payments worldwide. It offers features such as subscription payments, digital invoicing, and fraud prevention.
Looking to connect PayPal as a payment processor? Check our PayPal Payment Method article for detailed instructions.
Connecting PayPal
By connecting PayPal, you can enable PayPal and Venmo as payment options for your supporters.
- If your organization has a PayPal Business account, go to the Payment Methods section in your account settings.
- Scroll to Payment Providers, select PayPal, and click Connect PayPal Account. Follow the prompts to complete the connection.
You must use a PayPal Business account to connect with Givetly. Personal accounts are not eligible.
Getting a PayPal Account
To set up a PayPal business account, sign up online and provide needed business and banking information. Once signed up, access your PayPal account to connect with Givetly.
Nonprofit Discount
PayPal offers a nonprofit discount that provides a reduced transaction fee of 1.99% + 0.30 USD per transaction for eligible organizations. Learn more.
Payment Methods
PayPal supports major credit cards, debit cards, and bank transfers. Additionally, Venmo can be activated when PayPal is connected to Givetly.
Venmo
Venmo allows US supporters to donate using a familiar method. Learn more.
Supported Countries
Givetly requires a PayPal Business account based in a PayPal-supported country. See PayPal supported countries.
Activating Recurring Giving
To use PayPal for recurring giving, enable Reference Transactions on your PayPal Business account. Fill out this form, and Givetly will assist in enabling this feature.
Migrating Recurring Plans
Our Solutions Engineers can assist in migrating existing PayPal recurring plans to Givetly, unlocking advanced features like Upgrade Links. This service is free. Learn more.
Transferring Donation IDs
Donation IDs from Givetly will appear in the invoice_id field in PayPal.
Troubleshooting
For PayPal issues, start at the PayPal Help Center or contact PayPal via the Resolution Center.
Additionally, find help and troubleshooting tips in our support section.