PayPal Payments Features
What are the features of PayPal Payments?
Payment Options
- Instant Payment
- Accepted Credit Cards and Debit Cards
- ACH Payments and eCheck Processing
- Split Payments
Administration
- Payout Time
- Manual Payment Entry
Security
- Data Tokenization
- Two-Factor Authentication
Development
- Customization (Fields, Objects, and Layouts)
- Accounting Software Integration
- E-Commerce Software Integration
Platform
- Performance and Reliability
- Internationalization - Currency/Language
- Internationalization - Operating Country
- API / Integrations
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Payment Options
Instant Payment | Customer data is securely stored so there is no need to repeatedly enter data for multiple purchases 1491 reviewers of PayPal Payments have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 1,491 reviews) | |
Accepted Credit Cards and Debit Cards | Ability to accept different types of credit and debit cards 1518 reviewers of PayPal Payments have provided feedback on this feature. | 92% (Based on 1,518 reviews) | |
ACH Payments and eCheck Processing | As reported in 1103 PayPal Payments reviews. Ability to accept and process eChecks and ACH payments as a form of payment | 84% (Based on 1,103 reviews) | |
Split Payments | As reported in 1027 PayPal Payments reviews. Ability to split payments between merchant and sellers | 84% (Based on 1,027 reviews) | |
Multi-Currency | As reported in 326 PayPal Payments reviews. Allows users to process payments in multiple currencies. | 87% (Based on 326 reviews) | |
Online payment portal | See feature definition | Provides an online portal where customers can make payments. This feature was mentioned in 358 PayPal Payments reviews. | 88% (Based on 358 reviews) |
Multi-Currency | Based on 326 PayPal Payments reviews. Allows users to process payments in multiple currencies. | 87% (Based on 326 reviews) | |
Online payment portal | See feature definition | As reported in 358 PayPal Payments reviews. Provides an online portal where customers can make payments. | 88% (Based on 358 reviews) |
Administration
Payout Time | Based on 1417 PayPal Payments reviews. Turnaround time for money to be transferred to the merchant's bank account | 85% (Based on 1,417 reviews) | |
Manual Payment Entry | As reported in 1280 PayPal Payments reviews. Web form that the merchant can use to enter credit card payments manually (from over the phone, mail, etc) and issue returns or void previous transactions | 85% (Based on 1,280 reviews) | |
Omnichannel | Process payments from multiple channels such as ACH, mobile, or e-commerce. 281 reviewers of PayPal Payments have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 281 reviews) | |
Levels 1 & 2 | As reported in 273 PayPal Payments reviews. Supports levels 1 and 2 for credit card payment processing. | 82% (Based on 273 reviews) | |
Level 3 | As reported in 267 PayPal Payments reviews. Supports level 3 credit card processing which requires additional data for qualification. | 82% (Based on 267 reviews) | |
Email Notifications | Based on 129 PayPal Payments reviews. Automatic email notifications to remind customers to make payments or confirm they have made a payment. | 89% (Based on 129 reviews) | |
Invoicing | Based on 126 PayPal Payments reviews. Tools to create invoices and split up invoices into a payment plan. | 89% (Based on 126 reviews) | |
Customer Portal | The ability to create a portal that customers can access in order to make payments, track payment progress, and input credit card information. 129 reviewers of PayPal Payments have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 129 reviews) | |
Loyalty Management | As reported in 118 PayPal Payments reviews. Tools to provide rewards and incentives for frequent customers. | 85% (Based on 118 reviews) | |
Reporting & Analytics | As reported in 32 PayPal Payments reviews. Reports and analytics created from payment data. | 87% (Based on 32 reviews) | |
E-commerce Integration | The ability to integrate directly with an e-commerce platform in order to create a seamless checkout experience. This feature was mentioned in 32 PayPal Payments reviews. | 88% (Based on 32 reviews) | |
Processing Fees | Fees associated with processing individual transactions that may be based on a percentage of the purchase or a flat rate. 32 reviewers of PayPal Payments have provided feedback on this feature. | 69% (Based on 32 reviews) | |
POS Integration | The ability to integrate with a POS system in order to allow the processing of credit card or mobile payments in a store setting. 31 reviewers of PayPal Payments have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 31 reviews) | |
Omnichannel | Process payments from multiple channels such as ACH, mobile, or e-commerce. This feature was mentioned in 281 PayPal Payments reviews. | 85% (Based on 281 reviews) | |
Levels 1 & 2 | As reported in 273 PayPal Payments reviews. Supports levels 1 and 2 for credit card payment processing. | 82% (Based on 273 reviews) | |
Level 3 | Supports level 3 credit card processing which requires additional data for qualification. This feature was mentioned in 267 PayPal Payments reviews. | 82% (Based on 267 reviews) |
Security
PCI Compliance | See feature definition | Based on 566 PayPal Payments reviews. Ensures that the service is building and maintaining a secure network; protecting cardholder data; maintaining a vulnerability management program; implementing strong access control measures; regularly monitoring and testing networks; and maintaining an information security policy | 85% (Based on 566 reviews) |
Data Tokenization | Sensitive data (personal info, CC info, etc) is replaced with non-sensitive equivalent, aka a Token. The tokens act as a reference that maps back to the sensitive data through a tokenization system. This feature was mentioned in 1091 PayPal Payments reviews. | 86% (Based on 1,091 reviews) | |
Two-Factor Authentication | An additional layer of security to prevent fraudulent activity (such as creating an account and verifying an email address and cell phone number) 1262 reviewers of PayPal Payments have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 1,262 reviews) | |
POS Verification | Support cardholder verification methods for POS transactions. This feature was mentioned in 282 PayPal Payments reviews. | 85% (Based on 282 reviews) | |
POS Verification | Support cardholder verification methods for POS transactions. 282 reviewers of PayPal Payments have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 282 reviews) |
Development
Customization (Fields, Objects, and Layouts) | Based on 1212 PayPal Payments reviews. Allows developers to customize payment form to accommodate their unique processes. | 83% (Based on 1,212 reviews) | |
Accounting Software Integration | As reported in 1031 PayPal Payments reviews. Provides standard integration with merchant's accounting software | 84% (Based on 1,031 reviews) | |
E-Commerce Software Integration | Provides standard integration with merchant's e-commerce software This feature was mentioned in 1127 PayPal Payments reviews. | 87% (Based on 1,127 reviews) |
Platform
Performance and Reliability | Payment gateway is consistently available (up-time) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the gateway to respond to an action they took. System scales with load. This feature was mentioned in 1381 PayPal Payments reviews. | 89% (Based on 1,381 reviews) | |
Internationalization - Currency/Language | As reported in 1266 PayPal Payments reviews. The gateway supports multiple currencies and languages to enable business from customers in multiple countries | 88% (Based on 1,266 reviews) | |
Internationalization - Operating Country | As reported in 1242 PayPal Payments reviews. The payment gateway is supported in the country in which the merchant operates | 88% (Based on 1,242 reviews) | |
API / Integrations | Application Programming Interface—Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications. This feature was mentioned in 1003 PayPal Payments reviews. | 87% (Based on 1,003 reviews) | |
PCI Regulation Compliance | Complies with payment card industry (PCI) regulations This feature was mentioned in 1002 PayPal Payments reviews. | 86% (Based on 1,002 reviews) | |
Accounting integration | As reported in 278 PayPal Payments reviews. Provide integration with accounting software and ERP systems. | 84% (Based on 278 reviews) | |
E-commerce Integration | Provide integration with B2B and B2C e-commerce platforms This feature was mentioned in 295 PayPal Payments reviews. | 87% (Based on 295 reviews) | |
Accounting integration | As reported in 278 PayPal Payments reviews. Provide integration with accounting software and ERP systems. | 84% (Based on 278 reviews) | |
E-commerce Integration | Provide integration with B2B and B2C e-commerce platforms 295 reviewers of PayPal Payments have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 295 reviews) |
Payment Tools
Payment Gateway | As reported in 130 PayPal Payments reviews. The ability to process credit card payments and collect payment via other online payment options. | 89% (Based on 130 reviews) | |
Payment Tracking | Tools to track the status of payments to ensure they are being completed. This feature was mentioned in 130 PayPal Payments reviews. | 88% (Based on 130 reviews) | |
E-commerce Integration | Based on 116 PayPal Payments reviews. The ability to integrate installment payment software into an online store or e-commerce platform in order to add additional payment options. | 90% (Based on 116 reviews) | |
Payment Scheduling | As reported in 120 PayPal Payments reviews. Tools to break a payment into installments and create a payment schedule. | 89% (Based on 120 reviews) |
Payment Processing
Encryption | As reported in 33 PayPal Payments reviews. Built-in security to protect payment information in order to prevent fraud and hacking. | 94% (Based on 33 reviews) | |
Credit Card Processing | The ability to process credit card payments and receive approval or denial of funds from the customer's bank. This feature was mentioned in 33 PayPal Payments reviews. | 93% (Based on 33 reviews) | |
Mobile Payments | The ability to process mobile payments from a mobile wallet or other mobile phone payment app. 32 reviewers of PayPal Payments have provided feedback on this feature. | 94% (Based on 32 reviews) | |
Digital Wallet Integration | Based on 31 PayPal Payments reviews. The ability to process payments from a digital wallet service or other digital payment method. | 91% (Based on 31 reviews) |
Architecture
Unified API | Deliver application programming interfaces (APIs) to integrate payment solutions easily | Not enough data | |
POL | Suppoprt payment orchestration layers (POL) to unify multiple types of payments from different providers | Not enough data | |
Integrations | Provide built-in integrations with payment gateways and payment processing solutions | Not enough data |
Processing
Validation | Validate payments before processing to determine the best routing options | Not enough data | |
Automation | Define and manage automated payment processing, from authorization to settlement | Not enough data | |
Cross Border | Support cross border and international payments for B2C and B2B | Not enough data | |
Routing | Include multiple routing options for payments that can be customized by users | Not enough data | |
Reconciliation | Compare payment transactions with bank statements and financial records | Not enough data |
Risk & Compliance
Failed payments | Re-route failed payments to alternative payment processing options | Not enough data | |
Tokenization | Use tokens to protect payments data by replacing it with data generated by algorithms | Not enough data | |
Compliance | Comply with privacy and security regulations such as PCI and PSD2 | Not enough data |
Analytics
Consolidation | Centralize payments data from multiple sources such as gateways or payment service providers | Not enough data | |
Optimization | Use payments data to improve processing and success rates, as well as reduce costs | Not enough data | |
Fraud | Identify suspicious payers and analyze fraudulent transactions | Not enough data |
