Website: PayPal

Website Payments Standard

 

The PayPal Website Payments Standard is the most cost effective solution for merchants. This package involves no advanced programming or application process and payments are sent quickly to your PayPal account. The downside to using this package is a) The customer is redirected away from your website during the purchase, and b) the customer has to have a PayPal account in order to complete the purchase. In some cases, these issues may cause a loss of sales – however this will depend upon your target market.

 

Website Payments Standard Fees

 

Monthly Sales	Per Transaction
$0.00 - $3,000.00	2.9% + $0.30
$3,001.00 - $10,000.00	2.5% + $0.30
$10,001.00 - $100,000.00	2.2% + $0.30
Over $100,000.00	1.9% + $0.30

 

Website Payments Pro

 

PayPal’s Website Payments Pro package is more of a complete solution for merchants. In order to use this package a shopping cart that is pre-integrated with Website Payments Pro will need to be used. As well as this, PayPal advises that some programming skills, or access to a web developer will be required in order to integrate the package with your website.

 

Website Payments Pro is a better choice for merchants who wish to keep customers on their websites throughout the entire purchase process. The checkout and transaction process is quick and easy for customers, and they don’t require a PayPal account in order to complete the transaction.

 

Website Payment Pro Fees

 

Monthly Sales	Per Transaction	Per Month
$0.00 - $3,000.00	2.9% + $0.30	$30.00
$3,001.00 - $10,000.00	2.5% + $0.30	$30.00
$10,001.00 - $100,000.00	2.2% + $0.30	$30.00
Over $100,000.00	1.9% + $0.30	$30.00