Capturing Address in PayPal

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by CanaryWoolf, Jun 25, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hi

    Is there a way of capturing the address of the 'buyer' when using the standard PayPal payment screen?

    Here's the site in question (follow the links on the left hand side)

    http://www.fortuneracing.co.uk/join.html

    Cheers

    CW
     
    CanaryWoolf, Jun 25, 2007 IP
  2. Clive

    Clive Web Developer

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    I don't think you can.
     
    Clive, Jun 26, 2007 IP
  3. getjimmy

    getjimmy Prominent Member

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    Its upto buyer to give his address or not.
     
    getjimmy, Jun 26, 2007 IP
  4. Clive

    Clive Web Developer

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    Which is not how I believe it should be.
    Buyer/Seller has the right to know where the other party is located. That to reduce chances of a fraudulent transaction.
     
    Clive, Jun 26, 2007 IP
  5. CanaryWoolf

    CanaryWoolf Peon

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    I've worked out a method that should work - You can set a redirect page (back to your website) after the transaction is complete - If I include a form on that page to capture address details that should work fine.

    CW
     
    CanaryWoolf, Jun 26, 2007 IP
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    That should work I think... Another option would be to change your script so that before they get referred to paypal to pay they have to input their name address etc... Should be easier but in your previous method they could have paid and exit before they have to put in their address and you probably won't get it off them most of the time. Good luck with whichever route you go becuase it is something that will be pretty interesting to think about.
     
    KlearConcepts, Jun 26, 2007 IP