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Sputnik Module for PayPal/Credit Cards Version 2.0
The Sputnik Module for PayPal/Credit Cards enables you to charge customers for Internet access. Customers can pay with their PayPal accounts, credit cards, debit cards, or via bank account transfers. Version 2.0 of the Module supports two PayPal API options: Website Payments Standard and Website Payments Pro.
- Website Payments Standard is less expensive, but redirects customers to PayPal's website for payment. The Sputnik Module for PayPal/Credit Cards now supports PayPal's Instant Payment Notification (IPN) interface, eliminating the potential for user errors resulting in billing problems or failure to obtain Internet access.
- Website Payments Pro, using the Direct Payment method, can process credit card transactions "behind the scenes" (without any redirect to PayPal's site) for U.S. and U.K. service providers only. Alternatively, the Express Checkout method allows payment through PayPal, but requires the customer to use their PayPal account or sign-up for one if paying by credit card. Both methods are robust and neither is prone to user error.
For best results (especially for U.S. accounts), we recommend Website Payments Pro. Here is more detail about how these PayPal API options work.
PayPal Website Payments Standard
- No monthly PayPal fees apply.
- PayPal transaction fees apply (approximately 1.9% to 2.9% + $0.30 USD).
- Enables your customers to pay by credit card or with a PayPal account.
- Payment process redirects your customer to the PayPal website and supports the IPN interface.
- Supports 16 currencies, including U.S. Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Euro, Pound Sterling, Yen, Australian Dollar, New Zealand Dollar, Swiss Franc, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar, Swedish Krona, Danish Krone, Polish Zloty, Norwegian Krone, Hungarian Forint, and Czech Koruna.
PayPal Website Payments Pro
- Monthly PayPal fee of $20 applies.
- PayPal transaction fees apply (approximately 1.9% to 2.9% + $0.30 USD).
- Enables your customers to pay by credit card or with a PayPal account.
- Checkout process is completely integrated with your website, without PayPal branding or redirects, and supports the IPN interface.
- Supports 16 currencies, including U.S. Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Euro, Pound Sterling, Yen, Australian Dollar, New Zealand Dollar, Swiss Franc, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar, Swedish Krona, Danish Krone, Polish Zloty, Norwegian Krone, Hungarian Forint, and Czech Koruna.
- Supports both Express Checkout and Direct Payments (U.S. only) methods.
- Express Checkout requires your customer to have or sign up for a PayPal account. This method redirects your customer to PayPal's web site for payment.
- Direct Payments processes your customer's credit card on your site without redirecting to PayPal. Your customer does not need a PayPal account.
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