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Recurring Payments for PayPal Standard
This plugin is an add-on for Paid Member Subscriptions, made by Paid Member Subscriptions, that connects your membership site to PayPal Standard. It sets up recurring payments so members are billed automatically on their chosen schedule, and it also handles one-time charges.
- Version
- 1.2.8
- Released
- Sep 22, 2022
- Developer
- Paid Member Subscriptions
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- Paid Member Subscriptions
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
- Topics
- Membership Plugins
What’s new in Recurring Payments for PayPal Standard 1.2.8
Version 1.2.8 · Sep 22, 2022
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What it does
Running a membership site means collecting payments again and again, and doing that by hand gets old fast. Recurring Payments for PayPal Standard links your PayPal Business account to the Paid Member Subscriptions plugin, so billing cycles run on their own. It supports free trials, sign-up fees and plan upgrades or downgrades, which covers most of the ways people join and change memberships. You need Paid Member Subscriptions installed for this add-on to work.
Behind the scenes, the add-on uses PayPal Instant Payment Notifications to update payment status, which keeps member access in line with what has actually been paid. You can enter both live and test API credentials in your dashboard and try everything with PayPal Sandbox accounts before going live. PayPal Standard can sit next to other gateways in Paid Member Subscriptions, and you choose which one is the default at checkout. It suits clubs, subscription services and any site built around paid membership.
Best for
- Membership sites already running Paid Member Subscriptions
- Clubs and communities collecting recurring dues
- Subscription services that bill through PayPal
Features
Automatic recurring billing
Members are charged automatically on their chosen billing cycle through PayPal Standard, and one-time payments are supported for plans that do not renew.
Free trials and sign-up fees
Offer a free trial period before billing starts, or add a sign-up fee on top of the regular subscription charge for new members.
Plan upgrades and downgrades
Members can change, upgrade or downgrade their subscription plans on their own, which cuts down on manual account changes for site owners.
PayPal IPN support
Instant Payment Notifications from PayPal update payment status as transactions happen, so member access reflects the current state of each payment.
Sandbox test mode
Use PayPal Sandbox accounts to set up and test your subscription flows before you start accepting real payments from members.
Live and test API credentials
Enter and manage separate live and test PayPal API credentials from your WordPress dashboard to control which payment environment is active.
Currency and price display
Pick the currency you want to charge in and adjust how prices appear on your site so they match your audience.
Refunds and error messages
Process refunds through your PayPal account, update member status afterward, and read clear error messages when a payment runs into trouble.
Questions about Recurring Payments for PayPal Standard
Does this work without Paid Member Subscriptions?
No. It is an add-on for the Paid Member Subscriptions plugin and extends that plugin with PayPal Standard payments. You need Paid Member Subscriptions on your site, along with a PayPal Business account to connect.
Can I offer free trials or charge a sign-up fee?
Yes. The add-on supports free trials and sign-up fees on subscription plans, and members can also upgrade or downgrade their plans later without you changing their accounts by hand.
Can I test payments before going live?
Yes. There is a test mode that works with PayPal Sandbox accounts. You can store separate test and live API credentials in your dashboard and switch over once your subscription flows behave the way you expect.
Can I use PayPal alongside other payment gateways?
Yes. PayPal Standard can be enabled next to other gateways available in Paid Member Subscriptions, and you can set which gateway is shown as the default option at checkout.
Is Recurring Payments for PayPal Standard free?
The code of Recurring Payments for PayPal Standard is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Recurring Payments for PayPal Standard is this?
Version 1.2.8, released Sep 22, 2022. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Recurring Payments for PayPal Standard?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Recurring Payments for PayPal Standard automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does Recurring Payments for PayPal Standard need?
Recurring Payments for PayPal Standard needs Paid Member Subscriptions installed and active.
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