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Sandbox Subscription always returns PAYER_CANNOT_P...

by ScirraTom Contributor in Sandbox Environment
‎Mar-17-2023 08:21 AM
‎Mar-17-2023 08:21 AM
Every time I try to create a subscription in the sandbox with the Javascript SDK, it returns the error:   PAYER_CANNOT_PAY   If I include a setup fee in the subscription, this amount is deducted and the subscription is created but the subscription payment is not taken.   I've checked both the sandbox seller + buyer accounts, and created new ones but I still continue to get this error.   The sandbox seller account ID is [removed]   How can I enable sandbox subscription creation/charging?     ... View more

Re: Why is the Paypal website so slow?

by IchoTolot1970 Contributor in Archive
‎Jun-19-2017 06:12 AM
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‎Jun-19-2017 06:12 AM
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Will Paypal staff finally stop blaming our browsers, computers and connections? It's your database, full-stop. Hire someone who knows about databases. Not only are you ripping us merchants off with your rates, you are also wasting our valuable time and you are annoying our customers. Look at Amazon, they are ten times as big as you are and their web site is not slow. Look at everything Google does, it's darn fast. They are laughing at you! ... View more

Re: Wrong fees being charged

by Moderator PayPal_paula in Selling on your website
‎Mar-21-2012 07:48 AM
‎Mar-21-2012 07:48 AM
Hi ScirraTom,   If you are on set of 1.9% that would mean that you are on merchat rates.   Once you receive the Merchant Rate: · Your receiving fee will automatically be adjusted at the beginning of each month to reflect the previous month's payment volume · If you fall below the Merchant Rate threshold in any given month, you don't need to re-apply · The rate you receive will be automatically assigned based on the previous month's payment volume I hope this helps Paula ... View more
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