Q:
Is PayPal supported for use with Americart?

A:
Yes. PayPal has proven to be popular.

Americart has optimized the interface to be very convenient for the shopper, and overcome the paypal limitation that only one product type can be purchased at once.

Q:
Is it easy to get a PayPal account?

A:
Yes! To sign up for a business PayPal account, follow this link to PayPal's site.

Q:
If I get a PayPal account, do I still need a merchant credit card account?

A:
You don't need a merchant account to use PayPal. PayPal has changed its flow so that your customers can complete their payments first, and then decide whether to sign up for a PayPal account. We recommend accepting BOTH PayPal and credit cards directly. If you need a merchant credit card account, try Advanced Merchant Services

Q:
Is it hard to setup the PayPal interface when using Americart?

A:
Not at all. Simply check the "By PayPal Webaccept" checkbox and enter your PayPal login email address in the "Checkout/Payment Options" section of the cart configuration form.

Q:
Can you give me some details about the Americart to PayPal interface?

A:
Prior to checkout, Americart performs all its usual functions. When the shopper goes to checkout, they are presented with a checkout form choice of: "Order Online via PayPal" if you have enabled the PayPal interface in your cart configuration.

The shopper fills out their shipping and email address in a form at Americart, and if that information is error free, the shopper is then sent to PayPal to complete payment.

Since we must turn over control of the shopper's browser to PayPal, we have no guarantee that they will complete payment. This means that when you get a PayPal order, you should ensure that the shopper paid for the order. Set your PayPal preferences to send you a receipt, so you will typically have the Americart order detail email followed closely by the PayPal payment confirmation email. You can also check your PayPal account overview for the transaction.

Q:
Will the cart work with the free PayPal "Personal Account"?

A:
No. Their "Web Accept" system is for their "Business Account" level clients only. PayPal is very specific that personal accounts are for personal use only.

Q:
What is the difference between a PayPal personal account and business account?

A:
You get better support and more features with the business account. There is a 2.2% transaction fee for business account. Personal accounts have no transaction fee.

Q:
Why do people like PayPal so much?

A:
Shoppers like PayPal because it allows them to purchase online without giving out their credit card number to individual merchants. PayPal accounts for shoppers are free.

Merchants like PayPal because shoppers do.   :-)

Also, it is perfect for merchants who cannot or do not accept credit cards.