Wednesday, March 1, 2023

PayPal Here Discontinuing on April 3, 2023!

 

PayPal Here Info on Discontinuation! 

What is changing? After April 3, 2023, merchants will no longer be able to accept payments using PayPal Here devices or the PayPal Here app. This means you will not be able to accept PayPal Here payments using your device or via the PayPal Here app from that date. You can continue to use your PayPal account as normal. Any user who purchased a new PayPal Here device on or after February 1, 2022, will automatically receive a full refund for the PayPal Here device purchased. This refund will be deposited into their PayPal account before the end of March 2023. 

Will my PayPal account still be active?Yes, your PayPal account will continue to work. There will be no impact on or change to your PayPal account when PayPal Here is discontinued, and you can continue to use your PayPal account as normal. You will not be able to do in-person transactions only key-entered at the higher rate and transaction fee.

Will the PayPal Here app and SDK still work? After April 3, 2023, all elements of the PayPal Here product including devices, the app, and SDK (API connection to another app) will no longer be supported in the US and will stop working. 

When will the devices stop working? PayPal Here devices and the PayPal Here app will cease working after April 3,
2023.

What if I purchased a device before, February 1, 2022, do I get a refund? Only new devices purchased on or after February 1, 2022, will be automatically refunded.   

When will my device cost be refunded?If the PayPal account you used to purchase PayPal Here is still active, you will receive your refund before the end of March 2023.   

Do I need to return the PayPal Here device?No, you do not need to return the devices. We advise that the device be disposed of responsibly using a local e-waste recycling option. 

Is there any sensitive data kept or stored in the device I should be aware of when throwing it out? No, the PayPal Here device does not store or retain any sensitive data or personal or payment information. 

Will the PayPal Here device work with other payment service providers?No, you will not be able to use the device in any way after April 3, 2023. 

How will this affect my third-party point of sale (POS) application? Please contact your point of sale (POS) software provider for alternative mobile POS terminal/card reader options. 

Is there an impact on my (online) PayPal fees?There will be no impact on your existing PayPal fees. 

Will I be able to download my sales activity after April 3, 2023?  No, the PayPal Here app will no longer be accessible after April 3, 2023. However, you will still be able to view your transaction activity by signing into your account at www.paypal.com.

What if I need to refund a customer after April 3, 2023, for a sale made using PayPal Here?  You will still be able to log into your account at paypal.com, review past transactions, and process a refund if necessary. 

No need to panic, this advanced notice will help you prepare to lose your PayPal Here processing method by getting an even better one!  

Call Merchant Processing Solutions today to get some advice on how you can get set up on an even better processing system! 


954-938-2420


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