I'm surprised more merchants don't use Paypal express. Our conversion rates are 4.8% higher with this payment method.

The key to good conversion rates with Paypal Express is to get it to work like Google Checkout. When passing parameters to PayPal, add useraction=commit to the URL (paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?useraction=commit). The user will then confirm address details and pay on the PayPal sight without returning to the merchants site until the end. Customers REALLY like this.

They don't need to login to the merchant site (as with Google Checkout)
They don't need to enter address details (they use the address in their PayPal account)
The purchase is complete in 3 clicks

1. Click "Pay with PayPal Express Button"
2. Click "Login" (to their PayPal account)
3. Click "Pay Now" (on the PayPal site).

The user is then transfered to a confirmation page on the merchant site.

nopCommerce would need to collect all the necessary parameters from the postback and create an order.

I've made attempts to integrate PayPal Express in this way into NopCommerce with no luck (through lack of expertise). I really wish it was a standard feature. I'm sure it would be very popular.

If anyone has integrated in this way I'd be very happy to hear from them.

Please VOTE for this post if you agree with my sentiments.

Darren Pegram

I agree with the said above.

What version are you talking about? 1.9 or 2.0?

1.9 has  Paypal express, but the user still has to fill out information before
the  Paypal express button appears.
So it works more like Paypal standard, and not express at all.

I agree. The  Paypal express button should on the Shopping Cart page,
like the google checkout button is.
I tried to fix this, but couldn't get it to work.
If anyone knows how to fix this, please share.

MikeMCSD wrote:

I need a plugin for nopCommerce 2.3

Asking a customer to fill in information on the merchants site defeats the point of "PayPal Express".

useraction=commit in the action URL is the key to doing this and the key to high conversion rates

The shipping method issue needs to be addressed with "PayPal Express" also. Shipping method should be be chosen on the shopping cart page

There is a plugin for PayPal Express (http://www.nopcommerce.com/p/232/paypalexpress-plugin-v21.aspx). It developed for 2.1. It works for2.2 with small problem - no shipping address updating. I started working on this plugin on 2.2, then 2.3 came, and unfortunately it causes a problem with a billing address. So far I haven't resolved  it, and I'd greatly appreciate if anybody has a solution.

I need this as well. Spent a week and a new hosting plan trying to get nopCommerce 2.3 up and running and I also need PayPal Express.

I contacted PayPal plugin author and told him about this plugin issues with nc.2.20 and nc 2.30, and he is working on it. I'll keep this forum posted.

Hi All,

I've been working on a PayPal Express plugin for 2.3 and today I'm pleased to say today it's finished and working like a dream.

It works in exactly the same way as Google Checkout i.e. The customer is not asked for any address details on the merchant site. It uses the billing and shipping address from their PayPal account.

Could someone explain how I can share the plugin with the community.

Thanks

Darren

Darren,

It's a great news. Take a look at this page http://www.nopcommerce.com/extensions.aspx, where you can find some information about extensions plugin distribution.

Hope it helps.

Darren

How can I get this?

Bill