Web Store PayPal Integration Without Express Checkout in

TL;DR Opening

Starting in NetSuite 2026.1, PayPal integration without Express Checkout is supported exclusively for Standard Site Builder sites. This feature allows customers to select PayPal as a payment method without the constraints of Express Checkout, streamlining the checkout process for businesses.

What's New

Previously, implementations requiring SuiteCommerce Advanced, SuiteCommerce, and SiteBuilder Extensions necessitated Express Checkout for utilizing PayPal. With the latest updates, businesses using Standard Site Builder can offer PayPal payments more flexibly. Here’s what you need to know:

• For Standard Site Builder Implementations:

  • PayPal can be used even if the Express Checkout option is not selected.
  • Customers will see a "Pay With PayPal" button at checkout, ensuring payments flow directly to your PayPal merchant account.
  • Limitations: If you do not enable Express Checkout, refunds must be managed directly through the PayPal website, as they cannot be processed within NetSuite.

• For SuiteCommerce Advanced and Related Implementations:

  • Express Checkout is mandatory for PayPal transactions. If it is disabled, the checkout process will fail.
  • Ensure that the PayPal Integration feature is enabled in your account settings (Navigate to Setup > Company > Enable Features, then Transactions subtab and Payment Processing).

Important Considerations

• TLS Security Requirement: PayPal mandates the use of Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.2 for all HTTPS connections. Users must access PayPal through a browser that supports TLS 1.2; otherwise, the PayPal system will not load.
• When enabling this feature, account administrators should ensure that their integration meets any necessary API configurations supplied by NetSuite and PayPal.

Who This Affects

• Roles:
  • Administrators: Responsible for enabling PayPal features in NetSuite.
  • Developers: May need to adjust implementations based on the new capabilities.
  • Business Owners: Looking to optimize payment processing on their web stores.
• Modules:
  • SuiteCommerce (Standard Site Builder)
  • Payment Processing

Key Takeaways

• PayPal integration without Express Checkout is now available in NetSuite 2026.1 for Standard Site Builder sites.
• Users can process PayPal transactions directly at checkout, without relying on Express Checkout.
• Refunds for transactions managed without Express Checkout must be handled through PayPal directly, as they cannot be processed in NetSuite.
• TLS 1.2 is mandatory for secure connections with PayPal, ensuring compliance and security during transactions.