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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "Billing Plan Webhooks" from PayPal.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Create Order" in Shippo.
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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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- Reference
- Currency Code
- Invoice Date
- Due Date
- Payment Terms
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- Terms and Conditions
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- 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
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- Item Description
- Item QuantityRequired
- Item Unit AmountRequired
- 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
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- 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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- Payment Intent
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- 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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Practical ways you can use PayPal and Shippo
Sync new PayPal sales with Shippo for shipping.
When a payment sale event occurs in PayPal, Zapier automatically creates a new order in Shippo. This ensures that shipping is streamlined, reducing manual effort and preventing errors in order processing. As a result, order fulfillment speeds up and accuracy improves, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
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Track processed shipments with refund data in PayPal.
When a new shipping label is created in Shippo, Zapier searches for the corresponding refund details in PayPal by ID. This process streamlines monitoring of refunds associated with shipments, aiding in reconciliation and ensuring that business records stay accurate and up to date.
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Frequently Asked Questions about PayPal + Shippo integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with PayPal and Shippo
Can I automate shipping label creation with Shippo once payment is received through PayPal?
Yes, you can automate the creation of shipping labels in Shippo when a payment is completed in PayPal by using our integration. This setup allows you to streamline your order fulfillment process, triggering label generation immediately after a successful payment.
How do I update shipment details in Shippo when there's a refund processed through PayPal?
Our integration allows you to automatically update the shipment details or cancel shipments in Shippo if a refund is processed through PayPal. This ensures that your shipping records reflect the latest transaction status without manual intervention.
Is it possible to notify customers via email regarding their shipment once a PayPal transaction is completed?
Yes, you can set up automated email notifications to be sent out to customers informing them of their shipment status as soon as a transaction is completed on PayPal. This can be configured within our platform using triggers and actions related to transaction completions and messaging services.
Can I track my shipments in real-time on Shippo after receiving an order on PayPal?
Through our integration, real-time tracking of shipments can be enabled on Shippo as soon as an order is placed and paid for via PayPal. The tracking information is updated automatically and synced between both platforms.
What triggers are available for integrating PayPal with Shippo using your platform?
The integration supports several triggers including 'Payment Completed', 'Refund Initiated', and 'Dispute Created' events from PayPal, which can activate corresponding actions in Shippo like creating labels or updating shipment info.
How do I handle shipping adjustments in Shippo if there’s an error in the original PayPal transaction?
If there's an error or change needed in a transaction processed via PayPal, our system allows updates or cancellations of the original shipping arrangements made in Shippo, keeping all data consistent across both platforms.
Are there any specific actions that can be automated between these two platforms aside from label printing and tracking updates?
Beyond printing labels and real-time tracking updates, automation between PayPal and Shippo also includes managing customs declarations based on international orders confirmed through payment processes.
