2006
Table Of Contents
- Authorization & Capture Integration Guide
- Preface
- Overview
- Basic Authorization & Capture on the PayPal Website
- Authorization & Capture API
- Order Authorizations Scenarios
- Best Practices
- Testing PayPal Authorization & Capture
- PayPal Authorization & Capture Statuses
- PayPal Authorization & Capture API Error Codes, Short Messages, and Long Messages
- IPN and PayPal Authorization & Capture
- Glossary
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PayPal Authorization &
Capture Statuses
An authorization can only have one status at a time. Any status change will overwrite the prior
status.
Status Description
Complete An authorization has a Complete status when the captured amount
is at least 100% of the authorization or has been specified “Marked
Complete.”
Expired The authorization period of
29 days has passed. The authorization
had a Pending status when the authorization period was exceeded.
Order An order has a Complete status when the captured amount is at
least 100% of the authorization or has been specified “Marked
Complete.”
Pending Funds are available for capture within the authorization period of
29 days, provided they do not have a Voided status. An
authorization is Pending after your buyer has authorized payment.
While an authorization is Pending, you can Capture or Void funds.
Voided The authorization has been canceled by you or a PayPal Customer
Service representative. Only authorizations with a Pending status
can be voided.