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Did you ever get an answer on this?  I've never noticed any issue with CA merchants using the Virtual Terminal.  Are you referring to specific card types like Amex or Discover?   ... View more

Ah, yes. I really miss that library. It made things so easy, and the Classic API in general is something I tend to miss. I've been telling myself I'm going to tie all the new REST API's into it, but I just haven't been able to make the time. That said, our new Vt/invoicing system is indeed built on the REST API, which is where you get the cheaper fees. You may want to give it a try even if you don't have your automation with it completed simply because you won't have to fight with the timeouts. If you do decide to play with an extension and you need anything from me feel free to reach out directly and I'll try to make any adjustments necessary to make that easier on you. ... View more

We ran into this a lot ourselves.  It's one of the reasons we created our own VT/Invoicing tool that is built on the PayPal Commerce API.  We host it ourselves so we don't have to mess with the timeouts and logging back in all the time.   At that point we decided to turn it into a solution that anybody can use, so you may want to check it out.  Just something to consider.   ... View more

I understand the frustration.  PayPal's site does timeout rather quickly, and yeah, if you've got 2FA enabled it can be a bit of a pain.   You may want to consider our PayPal Partner solution.  We built a VT/Invoicing system on the PayPal Commerce API that replicates the VT/Invoicing tools PayPal provides.  Our tool does have a timeout, but it's a lot longer so you don't have to mess with this nearly as much.   As a side bonus, PayPal's fees are cheaper with their API than when using the VT/Invoicing system directly, so not only will you have a better time using it, but you'll also save some money on fees.     Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about that.   ... View more

Have you considered writing a browser extension that would fill the fields using the data you pull from QuickBooks?  If you're already comfortable with programming in general, and you're always pulling data from QB like you said, I would imagine that building such an extension might not be a big deal for you..??   I'm imaging an extension that would give you a button or something to search for the customer you want to pull data for, and then when you select that customer it populates the VT fields with all of your info.   On a similar note, I'm a PayPal partner and I have a tool you might want to do the same thing with because you'll get a lower rate than you get with the PayPal VT directly.  We built a VT/Invoicing system on the PayPal Commerce API integration which charges lower fees for CC processing than the VT does.  Just something to consider.   Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about that.   ... View more

In your code you have the following:   // Set up the transaction createOrder: function(data, actions) { return actions.order.create({ purchase_units: [ { amount: { currency_code: currency, value: totalProdPrice, breakdown: { item_total: { currency_code:currency, value:totalProdPrice}, }     Notice the "purchase_units" section contains parameters like amount, currency_code, value, etc.   When looking at the PayPal API reference specific to this purchase units section we can see all of the other parameters that are available, which includes the `invoice_id` parameter.  So we just need to add that to the list the same way the other params are being used there:     // Set up the transaction createOrder: function(data, actions) { return actions.order.create({ purchase_units: [ { amount: { currency_code: currency, value: totalProdPrice, invoice_id: invoiceID, breakdown: { item_total: { currency_code:currency, value:totalProdPrice}, }     This assumes you have a variable called `invoiceID` ready to pass into the request the same way you're using `currency` and `totalProdPrice`, for example.   While reviewing that list in the PayPal doc you'll probably find lots of other params you would like to make use of, and you can add those the same way.   Hope that helps!   ... View more

For the order number you can add the invoice_id parameter in your request.   The payment doesn't actually occur until you complete the Capture Order request.  Buyers won't receive any notice until this is done.   It sounds like you are completing the Create Order step, but you aren't finalizing it with Capture Order..??     ... View more

PayPal has been moving all of their payment products into the new "PayPal Commerce Platform" which is entirely API driven.  Along with this, they have indeed removed the original Button Builder where you can create and obtain simple HTML to drop into a page.   I see that you are using WordPress.  As such, I think you'll like my "PayPal Button Manager for WordPress" plugin:  https://www.angelleye.com/product/wordpress-paypal-button-manager/   I'd be happy to provide a free copy for you to play with.  Just sent me a PM and I'll get you a link.   We basically recreated the original PayPal button builder that you're referring to within a WP plugin using the old Button Manager API that they provided.  It still works now, but there's the even better news.   We have been working to update that plugin so that it runs on the new PayPal Commerce Platform.  We have it all done in-house, and we're just doing some final testing and polishing it up a bit before we release the update.   It will allow you to create buttons using a simple interface like you are used to, and then it will make those buttons available as shortcodes and in Gutenberg blocks so that you can easily drop buttons anywhere you want on a page.   I think it's exactly what you're looking for.  Again, it works now on the old stuff, and within a couple of weeks we'll be releasing the update that gives you all the new stuff including the PayPal buttons with Pay Later, Venmo, Apple Pay, etc. as well as direct credit card processing through PayPal's new "Advanced Credit Cards", which is part of the Commerce Platform integration.   I think you'll find it useful.  Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about that.  🙂        ... View more

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Refreshing to see somebody give praise.  Nice!  🙂    Way to go Donna!     ... View more