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Re: A simple way to install the new payment integr...

by UKArtist Contributor in PayPal Payments Standard
‎May-14-2024 04:44 PM
‎May-14-2024 04:44 PM
Hey.   Apologies for taking time to respond.   To be honest, I slogged away at it for a while and then realized my website needed an upgrade so stopped to do that (and take a long break, I was so brassed-off with PayPal on this).   I had begun to rewrite server.js as a php script, and successfully got my website basket to send a notification to paypal with the basket total. It showed up in the test area as having been received, and it attempted to send back a message I hadn't confidently grasped (I think some sort of token possibly). The process is a bit ping-pong (back and forth) is my impression.   This was last year about December time, and I'm a bit hazy recalling exactly, given it's now April '24. I think I had the last stage to do, where a confirmation is exchanged, then payment is taken and success/failure is confirmed back.   So basically, I was feeling like I was getting there. But foiled by a website upgrade becoming due. I'm now well through that, so should be back on it in a couple (or three, or... !!) months.   I'll be back here to: Check if any topics have been added to the community by others that shed light, and... Check generally on the internet to see if there's more out there about this now... and To respond to this thread (If I can be of help or leave something for future, I will). I'm deeply unimpressed with Paypal on this, gotta say. It's like wading through treacle when you 'get-by' with coding like I do.   Best., ... View more

Re: Add Discount Code to Add to Cart Code

by Anonymous_User in PayPal Payments Standard
‎Jun-18-2018 11:24 AM
‎Jun-18-2018 11:24 AM
What you have in mind can be done as PayPal does have "discount" variables however, the type of code you need has to be manually created and you're going to need a script to manage the logic.   The PayPal Payments Standard checkout screen does not have an option to input custom coupon codes or discount codes so this has to be done your web page or site, then the end amount is passed to the PayPal Checkout Screen.  What's fun about scripts, you can also do an on screen validation of the code or not even include the code if you don't have one.   For learning purposes, see the example below - it should help you with some ideas and you can learn about using the "discount" variables here.   <!doctype html> <html lang="en"> <head> <title>Add To Cart Discount Example</title> <!-- START META TAG SECTION --> <meta name="Description" content=""> <meta name="KeyWords" content=""> <meta charset="UTF-8"> <!-- END META TAG SECTION --> <!-- Start of Script --> <script language = "javascript"> <!-- function validate(text1,text2) { if (text1 == text2) { window.alert("Nice, you get a 10% Discount!"); } if (text1 !== text2) { window.alert("Sorry, No Discount!"); } } function CalculateOrder(form) { if (form.text1.value == "GOLD10") { form.discount_rate.value = "10"; form.discount_rate2.value = "10"; form.on3.value = "Coupon Entered"; form.os3.value = "GOLD10"; } } //--> </script> <!-- End of Script --> </head> <body> <!-- START SAMPLE CODE SECTION --> <!-- PARAGRAPH 1 --> Discount &amp; Coupon Examples <br><br> Add to Cart - Enter the Promo Coupon Code, Get a 10% Discount, on Screen Validation. <br><br> Notes:<br> This example uses a script to verify the Promo Coupon Code and then applies the associated Discount Rate using the the &quot;discount_rate&quot; and the &quot;discount_rate2&quot; variables. <br><br> Give it a try, the Promo Coupon Code is:&nbsp;&nbsp; GOLD10 <br><br> <!-- START CONTENTS --> <!-- START BUTTON EXAMPLES --> Widgets in Space <br><br> Widget Cupcakes <br><br> <!-- Start of Add to Cart Form --> <!-- Note: target="paypal" was replaced with target="_self" --> <!-- Note: shopping_url also added to code --> <!-- These two changes allow better functionality with IE and Firefox --> <form target="_self" action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> Please Choose:&#160;&#160; <input type="hidden" name="on0" value="Choice"> <select name="os0"> <option value="Standard, 6 each per Box" selected>Standard, 6 each per Box - $9.95</option> <option value="Standard, 12 each per Box">Standard, 12 each per Box - $16.95</option> <option value="Deluxe, 6 each per Box">Deluxe, 6 each per Box - $12.95</option> <option value="Deluxe, 12 each per Box">Deluxe, 12 each per Box - $22.95</option> </select> <!-- option_index value=0 is associated with variable on0 --> <!-- option_index value=1 is associated with variable on1 --> <input type="hidden" name="option_index" value="0"> <!-- --> <input type="hidden" name="option_select0" value="Standard, 6 each per Box"> <input type="hidden" name="option_amount0" value="9.95"> <input type="hidden" name="option_item_number0" value="S-6-BOX"> <!-- --> <input type="hidden" name="option_select1" value="Standard, 12 each per Box"> <input type="hidden" name="option_amount1" value="16.95"> <input type="hidden" name="option_item_number1" value="S-12-BOX"> <!-- --> <input type="hidden" name="option_select2" value="Deluxe, 6 each per Box"> <input type="hidden" name="option_amount2" value="12.95"> <input type="hidden" name="option_item_number2" value="D-6-BOX"> <!-- --> <input type="hidden" name="option_select3" value="Deluxe, 12 each per Box"> <input type="hidden" name="option_amount3" value="22.95"> <input type="hidden" name="option_item_number3" value="D-12-BOX"> <!-- --> <br><br> Cupcake Flavors:&#160;&#160; <input type="hidden" name="on1" value="Flavor"> <select name="os1"> <option value="Vanilla Dream" selected>Vanilla Dream</option> <option value="Berry Burst">Berry Burst</option> <option value="Chocolicious">Chocolicious</option> <option value="Carrot Passion">Carrot Passion</option> <option value="Banana Karma">Banana Karma</option> <option value="Mocha-Chococcino">Mocha-Chococcino</option> </select> <br><br> Optional Gift Message:&#160;&#160; <input type="hidden" name="on2" value="Optional Gift Message"> <input type="text" name="os2" maxlength="60"> <br><br> <!-- Start Coupon Validate --> Enter Promo Coupon - Get 10% Off: &#160;&#160;&#160; <input type="text" name="text1"> <input type="button" value="Check It" name="Submit" onclick=javascript&colon;validate(text1.value,"GOLD10") > <!-- End Coupon Validate --> <br><br><br> <input type="image" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_cart_LG.gif" border="0" onclick=CalculateOrder(this.form) name="submit" alt="Make payments with PayPal - it's fast, free and secure!"> <img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"> <input type="hidden" name="add" value="1"> <input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_cart"> <!-- Replace "business" value with your PayPal Email Address or your Merchant Account ID --> <input type="hidden" name="business" value="your PayPal Email Address or your Merchant Account ID"> <input type="hidden" name="item_name" value="Widget Cupcakes"> <input type="hidden" name="no_shipping" value="2"> <input type="hidden" name="discount_rate"> <input type="hidden" name="discount_rate2"> <input type="hidden" name="on3"> <input type="hidden" name="os3"> <!-- Replace value with the web page you want the customer to return to --> <input type="hidden" name="shopping_url" value="http://www.yourwebsite.com/Shop.html"> <!-- Replace value with the web page you want the customer to return to after a successful transaction --> <input type="hidden" name="return" value="http://www.yourwebsite.com/ThankYou.html"> <!-- Replace value with the web page you want the customer to return to after item cancellation --> <input type="hidden" name="cancel_return" value="http://www.yourwebsite.com/Cancel.html"> <input type="hidden" name="currency_code" value="USD"> <input type="hidden" name="lc" value="US"> <input type="hidden" name="button_subtype" value="products"> <input type="hidden" name="no_note" value="0"> <input type="hidden" name="bn" value="PP-ShopCartBF:btn_cart_LG.gif:NonHosted"> </form> <!-- End Add to Cart Button Code --> <br> <!-- Start of View Cart Button Code --> <form target="_self" action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <!-- If using a Business or Company Logo Graphic, include the "cpp_header_image" variable. --> <input type="hidden" name="cpp_header_image" value="https://yourwebsite.com/logo.jpg"> <input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_cart"> <input type="hidden" name="display" value="1"> <!-- Replace "business" value with your PayPal Email Address or your Merchant Account ID --> <input type="hidden" name="business" value="your PayPal Email Address or your Merchant Account ID"> <!-- Replace value with the web page you want the customer to return to --> <input type="hidden" name="shopping_url" value="http://www.yourwebsite.com/Shop.html"> <input type="image" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_viewcart_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!"> <img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"> </form> <!-- End of View Cart Button Code --> <!-- END BUTTON EXAMPLES --> <!-- END SAMPLE CODE SECTION --> <br><br> <br><br><br><br> <hr align="left" width="50%" noshade> <br><br> NOTES: <br> In order to test the code, you must replace the &quot;business&quot; value variable with your PayPal Email Address or your Merchant Account ID. </body> </html> ... 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Re: Unable to log into Mobile app on Windows phone...

by Langerent Contributor in About Products (Archive)
‎Jul-13-2016 10:50 AM
‎Jul-13-2016 10:50 AM
I just downloaded the "update" which just tells you that they are no longer supporting the app and it links to the mobile site.  i agree with the above post (ScottStevens) that their mobile site needs alot of work.  I am a web designer, contact me I can fix it for you. ... View more

Re: Windows Phone 8 app does not allow log in

by Langerent Contributor in About Products (Archive)
‎Jun-08-2016 10:50 AM
‎Jun-08-2016 10:50 AM
I am having the same issue.  I just called the customer service number and they told me that they are coming out with an update soon.  That is what I understood, the lady's accent was very thick. ... View more
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