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Authorization and Capture API Operation Reference

DoAuthorization API Operation

Authorize a payment.

PendingReason ebl:PendingStatusCodeType

NOTE: PendingReason is returned in the response only if PaymentStatus is

Pending. This field does not apply to capturing point-of-sale authorizations,

which do not create pending payments.

Reason the payment is pending. It is one of the following values:

 none: – No pending reason.

 address – The payment is pending because your customer did not include a

confirmed shipping address and your Payment Receiving Preferences is set such

that you want to manually accept or deny each of these payments. To change your

preference, go to the Preferences section of your Profile.

 echeck – The payment is pending because it was made by an eCheck that has not

yet cleared.

 intl –The payment is pending because you hold a non-U.S. account and do not

have a withdrawal mechanism. You must manually accept or deny this payment

from your Account Overview.

 multi-currency – You do not have a balance in the currency sent, and you do

not have your Payment Receiving Preferences set to automatically

convert and accept this payment. You must manually accept or deny this payment.

 regulatory-review – The payment is pending while we make sure it meets

regulatory requirements. You will be contacted again in 24-72 hours with the

outcome of the review.

 verify – The payment is pending because you are not yet verified. You must

verify your account before you can accept this payment.

 other – The payment is pending for a reason other than those listed above. For

more information, contact PayPal Customer Service.

Field Description