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The Upgrade That Pays Off (Literally) - PayPal's Special Offer

By Chen / August 18th, 2025


Let's talk about one of the most overlooked opportunities in your business: the checkout process.

Are you the type of business owner that runs a tight operation? Web hosting, small team and big ambition. Do you have PayPal set up on your WHMCS checkout the way many do: PayPal Basic? Do you say to yourself 'It works, so let's leave it alone'?

But maybe you are also asking yourself: am I leaving money on the table? Is there a way to reduce drop-offs and increase payment completion rates?

If you've recognized yourself in the description above, then you need to read this.

Find out how you can help increase sales with just a few steps by upgrading to PayPal's latest Payments integration, and simultaneously claiming PayPal's special offer.

No More Redirects. Just Clean, Fast Checkout.
One of the first things you will notice after you upgrade to the latest PayPal Payments module, introduced in WHMCS 8.11, is that the friction is gone.

Customers no longer get bounced to PayPal's website mid-checkout. With the new change customers stay inside the storefront.

The potential result for you: More user confidence. Fewer abandonments. Happier customers.

Have Repeat Customers? Now They Fly Through Checkout.
Once customers authorized PayPal once, they don't need to do it a second time.

Thanks to PayPal Vault, returning users don't need to reauthorize. Renewals, upgrades, add-ons, all became one-click simple.

The potential result for you: More upsells. More renewals. Less confusion. No more mismatched payments or duplicate subscriptions.

Bringing Payments Under One Roof
PayPal let's you process all major credit and debit cards at a competitive rate in North America, Europe, Australia, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Mexico and Japan - bringing payments under one roof.

The potential result for you: Simplify reporting. Consolidate settlements.

Migration Hesitations? It's Handled Automatically.
Maybe the best part with this change is you don't need to touch a thing.

As soon as you activate the new PayPal Payments module, we will take care of it all. We evaluate each customer's status, look for existing billing agreements, and, if eligible, migrate your customers quietly in the background.

The potential result for you: No migration wizard. No customer alerts. No chaos.

And the Best Part: Update Your Integration to Save on Transaction Fees
Here's where it gets real.

When you switch to PayPal Payments, you may be eligible for a special discount on PayPal transaction fees for 90 days.

Just log into your PayPal Business account, follow the few steps, and you are eligible the savings kick in.
  • Log into your PayPal Business Account.
  • Head to Business Tools.
  • Look for the offer and follow the steps.
*Eligibility varies depending on the merchant's location, status and integration type. Terms and exclusions apply. 90-day discount applies from the first eligible transaction.

The result for you: If you're still on PayPal Basic or Checkout... that offer is still out there.

The Takeaway
This isn't just a module update. It is a silent unlock of better billing, smoother customer experience, and real financial upside.

If your checkout still sends users away...
If repeat payments still feel clunky...
If you're leaving money on the table...

Then maybe it's time to make the switch - because sometimes, the smartest upgrade is the one that just works, and works better.

Ready to make the switch?
Activating the new PayPal Payments integration takes just a few minutes and unlocks a smoother checkout, more payment options, better automation, and real cost savings.
Don't leave money on the table. Make the switch and deliver better payment experience for your business and your customers.

To your 5X success.

Chen Furstenberg.
The WHMCS Team.

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