Description

WooCommerce PayPal Adaptive Payments 1.1.11

🆕 Plugin Version & Release Date
Version 1.1.11 of the WooCommerce PayPal Adaptive Payments plugin was released on August 8, 2019, and includes a compatibility tweak testing up to WooCommerce 3.7. (EffectIO)

💳 Core Functionality
Enables payment splitting within your WooCommerce store—allowing a single payment from the customer to be distributed to multiple recipients. This is ideal for setups like marketplaces or commission-based sales. (EffectIO, GPL101)

🔄 Payment Modes Supported

• Simple Payments: One sender pays a single receiver—works like standard checkout.
• Parallel Payments: Simultaneously distribute funds to multiple recipients.
• Chained Payments: Route funds first to one main receiver, who then forwards portions to secondary recipients. (WooCommerce)

📊 Setup & Configuration

• Access via WooCommerce → Settings → Payments → PayPal Adaptive Payments.
• Enter your PayPal API credentials (Username, Password, Signature, Application ID) and specify the receiver email(s).
• Assign each recipient a specific percentage share; remaining funds go to the store owner. (WooCommerce)

🛠 Per-Product Custom Recipient Settings
Override global settings individually per product. Define custom receivers and commission percentages specific to each product’s checkout behavior. (WooCommerce)

🌍 Use Cases & Benefits

• Perfect for multi-vendor marketplaces, affiliate payouts, or commission distribution.
• Simplifies payouts by handling distribution automatically during checkout—no manual refunds or adjustments needed.

⏳ API Status Notice
As of October 2013, PayPal’s Adaptive Payments API has been deprecated and is now limited to existing, approved accounts. No new accounts are being granted access. For new implementations, PayPal recommends transitioning to PayPal Payouts. (ignitewoo.com, worldpressit.com)