Re: Paypal Integration

On Mon, 2008-09-15 at 21:00 -0400, b wrote: > Ashley Sheridan wrote: > > On Tue, 2008-09-16 at 10:14 +1000, Andrew Barnett wrote: > >> Has anyone got any example integration of PHP with the Paypal API? > >> > >> I'm looking to build a site where people register for a nominal fee, > >> and gain access to the site indefinately. So I just want to check a > >> user against whether they have paid or not. > >> > >> Andrew > >> > >>From experience of using Paypal, HSBC and Google Checkout for online > > payments, I'd go Google. It was a breeze to set up and it's very easy > > for a consumer to use as well. Also, I got a lot more support from > > Google guys than I did from Paypal. > > > > Google is still only available to US & UK merchants, unfortunately. I'd > switch to them if i could. My experiences with PayPal have been > absolutely dreadful. > > I really should look into HSBC. > I don't recommend HSBC at all. They make you jump your code through so many hoops and their documentation was awful. I don't know why large companies think it's acceptable to produce bad/out-of-date documentation and expect it all to be OK. Ash www.ashleysheridan.co.uk