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Frequently Asked Questions
Using Payflow Link with other Applications
Can I use Payflow Link with my existing shopping cart?
If your existing shopping cart is pre-integrated with Payflow Link, follow the instructions for
integrating and configuring your cart for Payflow Link. Otherwise, integrating will require
extensive programming.
Will I be to able use Payflow Link with my current merchant account?
Currently Payflow Link is available for Internet merchant accounts processing through FDMS
Nashville. Contact your PayPal Sales Representative to verify merchant account compatibility.
Are there browser-specific issues that I need to be aware of when using
Payflow Link?
Yes. You must have Internet Explorer 3.0+ or Netscape 4.0+ in order to access the PayPal
administrative Web site. This will enable you to get started configuring the Payflow service to
meet your needs and run test transactions to ensure everything is working satisfactorily.
How Payflow Link Works
With Payflow Link do my customers leave my site when they enter their credit
card numbers?
Yes. Your customers will leave your Web site and will notice the URL change. They will be
connected to PayPal's secure order form and use it to enter their credit card numbers.
Do I need to know how to use HTML to integrate with Payflow Link?
Yes. You will need to understand some basic principles of HTML.
How do I perform a Delayed Capture transaction for an Authorization
transaction?
You perform delayed capture transactions using the PayPal Manager Perform Transactions
tab. Refer to PayPal Manager online help for details.