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1. Choose trigger event

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1. Select the event

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Choose a trigger

A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "Billing Plan Webhooks" from PayPal.

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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Create Contact Payment" in Sage Accounting.

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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

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- Amount
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- Currency Code
- Payment Intent
- Description
- Reference ID
- Custom ID
- Invoice ID
- Payer Email
- Payer First Name
- Payer Last Name
- Item Name
- Item Quantity
- Item SKU
- Item Category
- Shipping Type
- Shipping Full Name
- Shipping Email
- Shipping Address Line 1
- Shipping Address Line 2
- Shipping State/Province
- Shipping City
- Shipping Postal Code
- Shipping Country Code
- Return URL
- Cancel URL
- Brand Name
- Shipping Preference
- User Action
- Soft Descriptor
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- Authorization ID
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- Invoice ID
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- Plan ID
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- Refund ID
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New Contact Payment
Triggers when a new contact payment is created.
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New Customer
Triggers when a new customer is created.
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New Product
Triggers when a new product is created.
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New Sales Quote
Triggers when a new sales Quote is created.
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New Stock Item
Triggers when a new stock item is created.
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Updated Product
Triggers when a product is updated.
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Updated Sales Invoice
Triggers when a sales invoice is updated.
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Updated Service
Triggers when a service is updated.
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New Customer
Triggers when a new customer is created.
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- Payment Reference
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- Payment Date
  Required
- Total Payment Amount
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Create Purchase Invoice
Creates a new purchase invoice.
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- Business Name
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- Reference
- Notes
- Credit Limit
- Credit Term Days
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- Date
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- Invoice_number_prefix
- Invoice_number
- Reference
- Notes
- Terms_and_conditions
- Sent
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- Description
  Required
- Item_code
- Notes
- Active
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- Contact Name
  Required
- Contact Reference
  Required
- Payment Reference
  Required
- Payment Date
  Required
- Total Payment Amount
  Required
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Update Purchase Invoice
Triggers when an existing purchase invoice is updated.
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- Date
- Quote_number_prefix
- Quote_number
- Reference
- Notes
- Terms_and_conditions
- Sent
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- Description
- Item_code
- Notes
- Active
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- Stop on error
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- HTTP Method
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- URL
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- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
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- Filter by Contact Name or Reference
- Filter by Updated or Created Since the Given Date
- Filter by From Date
- Filter by To Date
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- Business Name or Reference to search for the Contact GUID
  Required
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- Invoice Number or Reference
  Required
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- Service Code or Description
  Required
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- Business Name or Reference to search for the Contact GUID
  Required
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- Invoice Reference
  Required
Action
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- Product Code or Description
  Required
- Description
  Required
- Item_code
- Notes
- Active
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- Quote Number or Reference
  Required
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- Name
  Required
- Description
  Required
- Item_code
- Notes
- Active
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- Invoice Number
- Reference
- Currency Code
- Invoice Date
- Due Date
- Payment Terms
- Note
- Terms and Conditions
- Memo
- Your Business Name
- Your First Name
- Your Last Name
- Your Email
- Your Phone Country Code
- Your Phone Number
- Your Phone Type
- Your Website
- Your Tax ID
- Your Logo URL
- Your Additional Notes
- Your Address Line 1
- Your Address Line 2
- Your Address Line 3
- Your City
- Your State/Province
- Your Postal Code
- Your Country Code
- Recipient Business Name
- Recipient First Name
- Recipient Last Name
- Recipient Email
- Recipient Phone Country Code
- Recipient Phone Number
- Recipient Phone Type
- Recipient Additional Info
- Recipient Language
- Recipient Address Line 1
- Recipient Address Line 2
- Recipient Address Line 3
- Recipient City
- Recipient State/Province
- Recipient Postal Code
- Recipient Country Code
- Shipping Business Name
- Shipping First Name
- Shipping Last Name
- Shipping Address Line 1
- Shipping Address Line 2
- Shipping Address Line 3
- Shipping City
- Shipping State/Province
- Shipping Postal Code
- Shipping Country Code
- Item Name
  Required
- Item Description
- Item Quantity
  Required
- Item Unit Amount
  Required
- Unit of Measure
- Item Date
- Item Tax Name
- Item Tax Percentage
- Item Tax Note
- Item Discount Type
- Item Discount Value
- Invoice Discount Type
- Invoice Discount Value
- Shipping Amount
- Shipping Tax Name
- Shipping Tax Percentage
- Custom Charge Label
- Custom Charge Amount
- Allow Partial Payment
- Minimum Amount Due
- Allow Tip
- Tax Calculated After Discount
- Tax Inclusive Pricing
- Template ID
- Additional Recipients (CC)
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- Invoice
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- Send to Recipient
- Send Copy to Invoicer
- Email Subject
- Note to Payer
- Additional Recipients (CC)
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- Capture ID
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- Order ID
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- Product ID
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- Subscription ID
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New Purchase Invoice
Triggers when a new purchase invoice is created.
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Updated Contact
Triggers when an existing contact is updated.
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New Sales Invoice
Triggers when a new sales invoice is created.
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New Service
Triggers when a new service is created.
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Updated Contact Payment
Triggers when an existing contact payment is updated.
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Updated Purchase Invoice
Triggers when an existing purchase invoice is updated.
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Updated Sales Quote
Triggers when a sales Quote is updated.
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Updated Stock Item
Triggers when a stock item is updated.
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- Contact Name
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- Contact Reference
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- Payment Reference
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- Payment Date
  Required
- Total Payment Amount
  Required
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- Payment Reference
- Payment Date
  Required
- Total Payment Amount
  Required
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- Business Name
  Required
- Notes
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- Description
  Required
- Item_code
- Notes
- Active
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Create Sales Quote
Creates a new sales Quote.
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- Description
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- Item_code
- Notes
- Active
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- Description
- Item_code
- Notes
- Active
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- Date
- Invoice_number_prefix
- Invoice_number
- Reference
- Notes
- Terms_and_conditions
- Sent
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- Description
- Item_code
- Notes
- Active
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- Business Name
  Required
- Reference
- Notes
- Credit Limit
- Credit Term Days
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- Enter the Nominal Code or Ledger Account Diplay Name to return the Ledger Account ID
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- Invoice Reference
  Required
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- Product Code or Description
  Required
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- Quote Number or Reference
  Required
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- Name
  Required
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- Filter by Contact Name or Reference
- Filter by Updated or Created Since the Given Date
- Filter by From Date
- Filter by To Date
- Contact Name
  Required
- Contact Reference
  Required
- Payment Reference
  Required
- Payment Date
  Required
- Total Payment Amount
  Required
Action
Search or write
- Business Name or Reference to search for the Contact GUID
  Required
- Business Name
  Required
- Reference
- Notes
- Credit Limit
- Credit Term Days
Action
Search or write
- Invoice Number or Reference
  Required
- Date
  Required
- Invoice_number_prefix
- Reference
- Notes
- Terms_and_conditions
- Sent
Action
Search or write
- Service Code or Description
  Required
- Description
  Required
- Item_code
- Notes
- Active
Action
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- Business Name or Reference to search for the Contact GUID
  Required
- Business Name
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- Reference
- Notes
- Credit Limit
- Credit Term Days
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Trigger PayPal and Sage Accounting actions from backend services, scripts, or agent code.

Install

# TypeScript / Node
npm install @zapier/zapier-sdk

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import { createZapierSdk } from '@zapier/zapier-sdk';

const zapier = createZapierSdk();
await zapier.runAction({ /* paypal / sage-accounting action */ });

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Frequently Asked Questions about PayPal + Sage Accounting integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with PayPal and Sage Accounting

What is required to set up the integration between PayPal and Sage Accounting?

To set up the integration, you will need active accounts on both PayPal and Sage Accounting. Our platform will guide you through connecting these accounts securely. Once connected, you'll be able to specify triggers like a 'new transaction' in PayPal and corresponding actions in Sage Accounting, such as 'create a sales invoice.'

Can I automate invoicing with this integration?

Yes, you can set up a trigger so that each time a payment is received in PayPal, an action is automatically performed to create an invoice in Sage Accounting. This eliminates the need for manual data entry and ensures your books are always up to date.

How does data synchronization work between PayPal and Sage Accounting?

Once integrated, our system can automatically synchronize your financial data based on the triggers and actions you've defined. For instance, if you receive a new payment in PayPal (trigger), it can be recorded as a paid invoice in Sage Accounting (action).

Are there limitations on the types of transactions that can trigger actions?

Generally, standard transactions like payments received or refunds issued can trigger actions within Sage Accounting via our integration. However, more complex transactions may require additional configuration.

What should I do if I encounter connection issues during integration?

If you experience any connection issues when integrating PayPal with Sage Accounting, we recommend checking your account permissions first. Our support team is also available to assist with troubleshooting and ensuring the triggers and actions are functioning correctly.

Is it possible to customize which fields are updated during synchronization?

Yes, during the setup of your triggers and actions, you have the ability to customize which fields from PayPal will update corresponding fields within Sage Accounting. This ensures flexibility according to your business needs.

How secure is my data with this integration?

We prioritize security by using encrypted connections between all integrations. Your financial information is protected throughout every trigger-action process from PayPal to Sage Accounting.

About PayPal

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