Third-Party API Permission

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  1. #1
    Hi all,

    I have personal account with paypal and I can not find Third-Party API Permission. Do I have to have business account?

    Any idea?

    Thanks
     
    Dagged, Jan 16, 2013 IP
  2. Dagged

    Dagged Member

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    anyone? I can't start to buy or sell things here without it
     
    Dagged, Jan 19, 2013 IP
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    Personal accounts DO NOT have API access, as far as I know. I have one myself and I couldn't find the link, however my business paypal account has the option.

    What do you need the API for? Are you sure you really need the third-party access API? Most of the times the IPN is good enough for selling things only.
     
    SentoWeb, Jan 20, 2013 IP
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    nihangshah Prominent Member

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    Upgrade to Premier or Business account. Both offer Third-Party API Permission

     
    nihangshah, Jan 20, 2013 IP
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    Hi, thanks for answer. I would like to sell my ebook here on digital point and it says the first thing is to set up this third party API. Can I sell or buy things here without it?
     
    Dagged, Jan 20, 2013 IP
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    SentoWeb Active Member

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    Yes, you can sell at DigitalPoint without linking your PayPal account, however linking it is completely safe if you decide to upgrade to Premier.

    You can place a "Buy now" button on your selling topics however you wouldn't gain seller reputation which could really benefit you in the long run.
     
    SentoWeb, Jan 20, 2013 IP
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    ok, I read on PayPal page about premier and business account but really can not understand difference, maybe it just me. If I sell or buy occasionally via PayPal is there any benefits of using Premier account? Can someone explain me in plain English please?
     
    Dagged, Jan 20, 2013 IP
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    The following article might help you a bit: http://www.pinoymoneytalk.com/paypal-account-types/

    The main difference between the two account types is that Premier is designed for casual sellers, while personal is not. I am no longer sure about the payment receiving limits, however they do have a very low limit for receiving payments so they might force you to upgrade the account when you will get close to that limit. Regarding the fees, Premier accounts have slightly higher fees.
     
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    Thank a million :) You were very helpful
     
    Dagged, Jan 20, 2013 IP
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    You're welcome Dagged.
     
    SentoWeb, Jan 21, 2013 IP