PayPal Overview
PayPal is a widely used payment provider that allows you to accept payments in your online store. With PayPal, you can receive payments from a variety of sources, including credit and debit cards, bank transfers, and PayPal balances. This flexibility makes PayPal a popular choice for online transactions. To use PayPal in your store, you must create a PayPal account and connect it to your online store.
PayPal Fees
Standard Fees: PayPal’s fees begin at 3.49% + $0.49 per transaction.
Variable Fees: Fees may vary based on your location and transaction type.
More Information: For detailed information on PayPal fees, visit the PayPal fees page.
FAQs: Access PayPal's frequently asked questions for more insights here.
How to Set Up PayPal Payment Gateway
Follow these steps to integrate PayPal with your Ivonto store:
Log in to your Ivonto Admin Panel: Go to your Ivonto admin panel and log in with your credentials.
Navigate to Payment Settings: Go to
Settings → Payments.Add Payment Method: Click on the "Add payment method" anchor text.
Select PayPal:
If PayPal is available with your store currency, select "PayPal" as your payment provider.
If PayPal is not available, you may need to change your store currency (see below).
Enable PayPal: In the "Enable payment method" section, toggle the switch to enable PayPal.
Enter PayPal Credentials:
Enter the "Public Key" and "Secret Key" from your PayPal account.
Click the Submit button to save your settings.
Enable Sandbox Mode for Testing
Access More Options:
On the same settings page, click on "More options".
Enable Sandbox Mode:
Toggle the Sandbox mode switch to enable testing.
Enter Test Keys:
Enter your "Test Public Key" and "Test Secret Key" in the respective fields.
PayPal Supported Currencies
PayPal supports a wide range of currencies, making it convenient for international transactions. The list of supported currencies varies by the country where your PayPal account is registered.
Currency Name | Currency Code |
Australian Dollar | AUD |
Brazilian Real² | BRL |
Canadian Dollar | CAD |
Chinese Renmenbi³ | CNY |
Czech Koruna | CZK |
Danish Krone | DKK |
Euro | EUR |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD |
Hungarian Forint¹ | HUF |
Israeli New Shekel | ILS |
Japanese Yen¹ | JPY |
Malaysian Ringgit³ | MYR |
Mexican Peso | MXN |
New Taiwan Dollar¹ | TWD |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD |
Norwegian Krone | NOK |
Philippine Peso | PHP |
Polish Złoty | PLN |
Pound Sterling | GBP |
Russian Ruble | RUB |
Singapore Dollar | SGD |
Swedish Krona | SEK |
Swiss Franc | CHF |
Thai Baht | THB |
United States Dollar | USD |
❗️PayPal's Notes:
Decimals: Some currencies do not support decimals, leading to errors if decimals are used.
Country-Specific Use: Certain currencies are only supported for in-country PayPal accounts, and transactions involving other countries may require conversion.
Conversion Rates: PayPal's currency conversion rates include applicable spreads or fees.
Handling PayPal Currency Issues
If PayPal is not available due to your store’s currency settings, you will need to change the store currency to one supported by PayPal.
Steps to Change Your Store Currency
Access General Settings:
Go to
Settings → Generalin your Ivonto admin panel.
Standards and Formats:
Click on the "Standards and formats" settings.
Select Currency:
From the Currency dropdown menu, select a currency that PayPal supports.
Additional Resources:
Learn more about setting up a currency for your online store.
Read about what to do if a payment gateway doesn’t support your currency.
By following these steps and guidelines, you can successfully integrate PayPal into your Ivonto store, offering your customers a secure and convenient payment option.