PayPal Checkout is a fast, easy way for buyers to pay with PayPal.  It is the same product as PayPal Express Checkout.


When you configure PayPal Checkout, users are offered a PayPal checkout button as one of the payment methods.


When users choose to pay using this method during checkout, they are redirected to the PayPal login page. After they authenticate their PayPal account, they are taken to the checkout page where they can confirm their billing Information and then complete their orders.  Learn more how the buttons work.


Setup PayPal Credentials


Before you can configure PayPal Checkout payment gateway, you need to obtain credentials from PayPal.


  1. Log into the Developer Dashboard with your PayPal account credentials. If you don't have an account, you can click on the sign up option.

  2. On My Apps & Credentials, use the toggle to switch between live and sandbox testing apps.

    Note: If you are creating a Sandbox app, you will also need to select a test business account that will act as the API caller. For more details, see Get Started.

  3. Navigate to the REST API apps section and click Create App.

  4. Type a name for your app and click Create App. The app details page opens and displays your credentials.

  5. Copy and save the client ID and secret for your app.

  6. Review your app details and save your app.


Note: (US and Canada) If you need help setting up your account or environment, reach out to our Sales team. They can help you with the account set up and approval process and connecting with a PayPal integration engineer. Call 855-787-1007.



Configure PayPal Checkout Payment Gateway


To create a PayPal Checkout Payment Gateway navigate to omniPay \ Payment Gateways and select Create from actions menu at the top right corner.


  1. Set default status to Active.
  2. Select the PayPal Checkout for the type of the payment gateway. 
  3. Select the Currency you want your gateway to be associated with. All transactions in that currency will presented with PayPal Checkout button as an option.  Learn more about Currencies support on Omnibasis.
  4. Give a descriptive name to your gateway.
  5. Enter Client ID from your Paypal account
  6. Enter Secret from your Paypal account
  7. Choose the Environment that corresponds to the key entered.
  8. Click Save.


PayPal Checkout Currency Support

PayPal is available in more than 200 countries/regions and support 25 currencies. Send and receive payments easily over borders and language barriers. Learn more.