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A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with PayPal, a trigger could be "Successful Sale."

A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from You Need A Budget

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with You Need A Budget, the action could be "Budget to a Category."

An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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How does integrating PayPal with You Need A Budget work?

The integration between PayPal and You Need A Budget (YNAB) occurs through triggers and actions. When a transaction is made in PayPal, it acts as a trigger, prompting an action to be taken in YNAB, where the transaction is automatically imported and categorized.

What types of transactions can be synced from PayPal to YNAB?

Our integration allows all types of financial transactions made via PayPal—including payments received, fees charged, and payments sent—to be automatically synced with YNAB. This ensures that your budget reflects up-to-date information.

Will I need any additional software to integrate PayPal with YNAB?

No additional software is needed for this integration. Once you connect your PayPal account to your YNAB account using our platform, the automation occurs seamlessly through our provided triggers and actions.

Can I customize which PayPal transactions get imported into YNAB?

Yes, customization is possible. During the setup process, you can define specific triggers or conditions under which transactions will be exported from PayPal to YNAB. For example, you might only want transactions above a certain amount or specific categories synced.

How frequently are transactions updated in YNAB once they occur in PayPal?

Transactions from PayPal are updated in real-time within YNAB once they occur. As soon as a trigger event happens in your PayPal account, it prompts an immediate action that updates your records in YNAB.

Is it possible to track refunds from PayPal in my YNAB budget?

Yes, refunds processed via PayPal can also trigger updates in your YNAB account. When a refund occurs, it acts as a trigger that adjusts the relevant budget categories automatically in YNAB.

What should I do if there's an error syncing my accounts?

If you encounter issues with syncing between PayPal and YNAB, checking that both accounts are still connected properly via our platform is essential. If problems persist after re-authentication attempts, we recommend consulting our support team for further assistance.

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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.

Successful Sale
Triggers when a payment is completed successfully.
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Refunded Sale
Triggers when a payment is refunded.
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Instant
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- Balance Below Amount
  Required
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Scheduled
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- Age of Money Days
  Required
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Scheduled
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Category Overspent
Triggers when a category is overspent and has a negative balance.
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Scheduled
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New or Updated Category
Triggers when a new category is created or an existing category is updated.
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New or Updated Transaction
Triggers when a transaction is created or updated.
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Scheduled
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New Account
Triggers when a new account is created.
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Scheduled
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New Payee
Triggers when a new payee is created.
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Scheduled
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- Account
  Required
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Scheduled
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- Category
  Required
- Balance Below Amount
  Required
Action
Write
- Api_docs_info
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write

Successful Sale (Line Items)
Triggers when a payment is completed successfully (with line item support).
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Instant
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All Merchant Transactions
Triggers when a new merchant transacation is created, regardless of status.
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Instant
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Age of Money Changes
Triggers when your Age of Money changes.
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Scheduled
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- Balance Below Amount
  Required
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Scheduled
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New or Updated Account
Triggers when a new account is created or an existing account is updated.
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Scheduled
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New or Updated Scheduled Transaction
Triggers when a scheduled transaction is created or updated.
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Scheduled
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Goal Completed
Triggers when a goal is completed.
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Scheduled
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New Category
Triggers when a new category is created.
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Scheduled
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New Transaction
Triggers when a new transaction is created.
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Scheduled
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- Category
  Required
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- Account
  Required
- Balance Below Amount
  Required
- Date
  Required
- Payee Type
- Category
  Required
- Memo
- Cleared
- Approved?
  Required
- Flag Color
- Import_id
Action
Write

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About PayPal

PayPal is a fast, safe way to send money, make an online payment, receive money or set up a merchant account. With over 150 million active registered accounts, PayPal helps people and businesses receive and make payments in more than 100 currencies in 203 markets.