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PayPal Payments Pro

Score8.1 out of 10

233 Reviews and Ratings

What is PayPal Payments Pro?

PayPal Payments Pro is an enterprise-class ecommerce payment solution, that provides payment processing security to build a professional-grade ecommerce site. It can be configured to meet business needs and works across devices. Users can tap into over 390 million active customer accounts around the globe.

Categories & Use Cases

Almost perfect payment option on the Internet

Pros

  • Direct deposit to bank account in 24 hours of payment receipt.
  • Accepts payments from around the globe covering almost all the countries.
  • No Learning curve and easy to implement.

Cons

  • Higher transaction charges might shy away sellers.
  • Very much inclined towards buyer's protection. Seller is not always covered and at risk.
  • They block or limit accounts without giving sufficient reasons. It is recommended to play within limits.

Return on Investment

  • Quick and easy setup saves cost on web development.
  • Trust from client side helps us to get paid faster and improves conversion rate.
  • Not only getting paid but making payments is safer because our real card number is not revealed to the seller.

Other Software Used

2Checkout All-in-one Monetization Platform, Bitdefender GravityZone, Dropbox

Security in transactions and billing

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Paypal is our main financial service, being a tourist company, many international and national travelers use this tool, and it has been the most affordable and practical when it comes to payments. It is possible to see the transactions and keep a record of them, it's easy to receive or pay in different currencies and keep the payment contacts of any client or colleague and thus make a quick transaction. I like that Paypal works in real-time, transactions are made immediately, all sectors of our company use Paypal to receive their payments, a little more in the sales area since we take care of checking and making receipts for our customers. It's possible to do so many things on its platform without having to look for another one, the billing processes are fast and it allows us to customize it on behalf of the client from our business account. We have been using Paypal for some time and we trust its security when receiving or making our payments.

Pros

  • I like the billing service; our customers receive the bill for their purchase at the moment in a detailed and personalized way.
  • Currency denomination changes, our clients come from different places, and we receive payments in other currencies, making the change is simple and efficient.
  • The mobile app is the best solution to manage the entire payment system, it is easy and fast to use. To check that we received the money, Paypal is always active and sends notifications quickly.

Cons

  • There are many functions that I would like to work smoothly without the need to call support, sometimes they retain the money for a few hours when the account where we transfer is new, this is not a comfortable process.
  • The rates could be more affordable, I feel that compared to other tools, Paypal commissions are still a bit expensive.
  • It is not available in our local currency, so we must make the changes to another currency, then to our card to be able to withdraw the money

Most Important Features

  • Affordable and practical, most of the people with whom we trade have Paypal, which is the easiest tool to carry out operations.
  • The finance area is delighted with the summary of expenses and income that it offers, it is not very detailed, but it is accurate.
  • Invoicing is essential for any payment tool, Paypal has this, and this is just what we need.

Return on Investment

  • Certainly, the commissioners are high, however, it is completely worth it for the comfort and practicality that it offers us in all our work.
  • Our clients are always comfortable and happy to acquire our services thanks to our payment method.
  • Scheduling payments to trading partners, billing, and registration make this task much easier and more efficient.

Alternatives Considered

Payoneer

Other Software Used

Google Drive, Google Sheets, Zapier

A Real Pal

Pros

  • Client billing
  • Re-curring monthly payments on autopilot execution
  • Sending money to friends without any fees
  • Ease of software useability

Cons

  • Transaction cost can be reduced a bit
  • International bank accounts should get linked
  • Phone based client service needs improvement

Most Important Features

  • Easy withdrawal with credit card or bank
  • Multiple currency capability
  • Multiple language capability

Return on Investment

  • It has made payments streamlined
  • My debit card details are not revealed at the time of payment
  • It makes payment record seamless

Other Software Used

2Checkout All-in-one Monetization Platform, Skrill

Good payment processor from a well known brand

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

At our agency we built a custom ecommerce shop for a client which allows them to sell items online. They couldn't always get staff to open their small bricks and mortar shop and need an online solution. They looked at Shopify but wanted something we could set up without extra ongoing monthly fees.

Pros

  • Payments.
  • Feels safe (trusted brand).
  • Quick.

Cons

  • Fees are higher than competition.
  • Takes longer than the competition to release funds.
  • Payment option for crypto needed.

Most Important Features

  • Taking payments.
  • Releasing the funds.
  • Being a trusted brand for online commerce.

Return on Investment

  • As we've integrated this multiple times for different client we knew how to hook it all up so this increased margins.
  • Clients were familiar with the UX.
  • Customers recognise PayPal and are more likely to trust the client's website and pay.

Alternatives Considered

Stripe

Other Software Used

Descript, Malwarebytes

Earn Dollars in South Africa

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We provide legal services to clients abroad. It is thus super useful to accept payment via PayPal in American dollars. We can set up the invoice within the PayPal platform and send it directly to the client or download it in PDF format. The client can then pay via card or directly from their PayPal account.

Pros

  • Create Invoices.
  • Accept Payments.
  • Track Payments.

Cons

  • There is only two Payment terms.
  • PayPal does not accept our local currency.
  • We are forced to withdraw any funds received via PayPal to our local bank account.

Most Important Features

  • Invoicing with custom Invoice numbers to slot onto our accounting system.
  • Accepting dollars.
  • Connecting to our local internet banking platform.

Return on Investment

  • PayPal has allowed our local small business to secure international clients and even repeat business.
  • The transaction fees are reasonably comparable to traditional "wire transfers".
  • Due to our weak local currency, earning in dollars really boosts our cashflow.

Other Software Used

Google Drive, Google Sheets, Bitrix24, Facebook Pages Manager, Zapier