# PayPal in Calendars > GHL Customer Care now lets you accept PayPal for calendar bookings—giving clients a familiar, trusted checkout experience while you get paid instantly. Add… - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/calendar-settings-and-preferences/paypal-in-calendars - Section: Calendars & Appointments / Calendar Settings & Preferences - Reading time: 3 min - Images: 5, each explained below - Modified on Thu, 10 Sep at 12:30 PM --- GHL Customer Care now lets you accept PayPal for calendar bookings—giving clients a familiar, trusted checkout experience while you get paid instantly. Add PayPal alongside Stripe, Square, Authorize .net, or NMI to boost conversion and flexibility. --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [What is PayPal Support for Calendars?](#what-is-paypal-support-for-calendars) - [Key Benefits of PayPal Support for Calendars](#key-benefits-of-paypal-support-for-calendars) - [Supported Payment Providers](#supported-payment-providers) - [PayPal Compatibility & Limitations](#paypal-compatibility-and-limitations) - [How to Set Up PayPal for Calendar Bookings](#how-to-set-up-paypal-for-calendar-bookings) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions) - [Related Articles](#related-articles) --- # **What is PayPal Support for Calendars?** PayPal Support for Calendars adds PayPal as a payment gateway in Service (v2), Round-Robin, Collective, and Personal calendars. Once connected, PayPal appears at checkout so bookers can pay with their PayPal balance, linked bank, or card. You control pricing per calendar and collect the funds directly in your PayPal account. --- ## **Key Benefits of PayPal Support for Calendars** - Offer **one-click checkout**; no card entry required for PayPal customers. - **Works side-by-side** with Stripe, Square, NMI, and Authorize .net—clients pick the method they prefer. - **Instant** fund settlement in your PayPal dashboard. - Fully **PCI-compliant**; GHL Customer Care never stores PayPal credentials. --- ## **Supported Payment Providers** GHL Customer Care calendars now support: - PayPal (new) - Stripe - Authorize .net - NMI - Square - Razorpay\* PayPal and Razorpay cannot both be active at the same time. If both are connected, Razorpay will be used by default. --- ## **PayPal Compatibility & Limitations** This section clarifies where PayPal does—and does not—work so you can avoid setup issues. - Supported for all Calendar types and new Services (v2). - Not supported for the legacy Service Menu (v1). - Cannot be combined with Razorpay; Razorpay becomes the default if both are connected. - Follows the same currency, partial-payment, and coupon rules already in Calendar Payments. --- ## **How to Set Up PayPal for Calendar Bookings** Connecting PayPal takes just a few minutes and immediately unlocks PayPal checkout on every eligible calendar. Connect PayPal to your sub-account • Go to Payments ➜ Integrations. ![How to Set Up PayPal for Calendar Bookings (image 1 of 5)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155056088076/original/MKM1Kr6r87Usq6X9gfVBnxzDzoTewbZhww.png) **How to Set Up PayPal for Calendar Bookings (image 1 of 5)** This screenshot appears in the "How to Set Up PayPal for Calendar Bookings" section of "PayPal in Calendars". The text alongside this image reads: • Go to Payments ➜ Integrations. For context, this section explains: Connecting PayPal takes just a few minutes and immediately unlocks PayPal checkout on every eligible calendar. Immediately after, the guide continues: • Click PayPal → Connect, then enter your PayPal Client ID and Secret. - What this covers: • Go to Payments ➜ Integrations. - Next: • Click PayPal → Connect, then enter your PayPal Client ID and Secret. • Click PayPal → Connect, then enter your PayPal Client ID and Secret. ![How to Set Up PayPal for Calendar Bookings (image 2 of 5)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155056088101/original/GrlMnTe50SpGSORF9FVUkFndHQ8q7fbVKg.png) **How to Set Up PayPal for Calendar Bookings (image 2 of 5)** This screenshot appears in the "How to Set Up PayPal for Calendar Bookings" section of "PayPal in Calendars". The text alongside this image reads: • Click PayPal → Connect, then enter your PayPal Client ID and Secret. Immediately after, the guide continues: • Calendars ➜ Settings → open the calendar you want to charge for. - What to fill in: • Click PayPal → Connect, then enter your PayPal Client ID and Secret. - Next: • Calendars ➜ Settings → open the calendar you want to charge for. • Click Save. Enable Payments on a calendar • Calendars ➜ Settings → open the calendar you want to charge for. ![How to Set Up PayPal for Calendar Bookings (image 3 of 5)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155056088163/original/UXS5ymdkuEaC2urDXtl9XOpVFzNIgnRg0A.png) **How to Set Up PayPal for Calendar Bookings (image 3 of 5)** This screenshot appears in the "How to Set Up PayPal for Calendar Bookings" section of "PayPal in Calendars". The text alongside this image reads: • Calendars ➜ Settings → open the calendar you want to charge for. Immediately after, the guide continues: • Under Forms & Payments, toggle Accept Payments to On. - What this covers: • Calendars ➜ Settings → open the calendar you want to charge for. - Next: • Under Forms & Payments, toggle Accept Payments to On. • Under Forms & Payments, toggle Accept Payments to On. ![How to Set Up PayPal for Calendar Bookings (image 4 of 5)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155056088563/original/3hbV7tkdeFxehlNTuIgabHbnSsAVNWzmBg.png) **How to Set Up PayPal for Calendar Bookings (image 4 of 5)** This screenshot appears in the "How to Set Up PayPal for Calendar Bookings" section of "PayPal in Calendars". The text alongside this image reads: • Under Forms & Payments, toggle Accept Payments to On. Immediately after, the guide continues: • Choose PayPal (or leave it on Default if PayPal is your only gateway). - What to choose: • Under Forms & Payments, toggle Accept Payments to On. - Next: • Choose PayPal (or leave it on Default if PayPal is your only gateway). • Choose PayPal (or leave it on Default if PayPal is your only gateway). • Enter the Amount, Description, and choose Live or Test mode. • Click Save. ![How to Set Up PayPal for Calendar Bookings (image 5 of 5)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155056088615/original/0WvZfUBlhYt6gk5M8L3QFSc91yy0b-Fjjw.png) **How to Set Up PayPal for Calendar Bookings (image 5 of 5)** This screenshot appears in the "How to Set Up PayPal for Calendar Bookings" section of "PayPal in Calendars". The text alongside this image reads: • Enter the Amount, Description, and choose Live or Test mode. Immediately after, the guide continues: Q: Can I offer both PayPal and credit-card checkout? - What to fill in: • Enter the Amount, Description, and choose Live or Test mode. - Next: Q: Can I offer both PayPal and credit-card checkout? --- ## **Frequently Asked Questions** **Q: Can I offer both PayPal and credit-card checkout?** A: Yes. If Stripe, Square, NMI, or Authorize .net are also connected, your booking widget will display PayPal alongside card options. The client chooses at checkout. (https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com) **Q: What happens if I also connect Razorpay?** A: GHL Customer Care prioritizes Razorpay. To use PayPal instead, disconnect Razorpay or change your default gateway. **Q: Does PayPal work with recurring-appointment calendars?** A: Yes, provided you are using the new Service (v2) or other supported calendar types. Legacy Service Menu (v1) and custom in-app recurring appointments are not supported. **Q: Where do the funds go?** A: Payments settle directly into the PayPal account you connected under Payments ➜ Integrations. **Q: Can I refund PayPal payments inside GHL Customer Care?** A: Not yet—refunds must be processed from your PayPal dashboard. **Q: Is PayPal available in my country?** A: PayPal availability depends on PayPal’s supported regions and currencies. Check PayPal’s documentation if you are unsure. **Q: Is PayPal guest checkout compatible with calendars?** A: PayPal guest checkout is not compatible with calendar bookings. --- ## **Related Articles** • [Collecting Payments in Calendars](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/calendar-settings-and-preferences/collecting-payments-in-calendars) • [Adding PayPal Buttons to Payment Elements](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/payments/payment-integrations-methods-and-settings/adding-paypal-buttons-to-payment-elements) • [Payments Tab in Calendars](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/scheduling-appointments/payments-tab-in-calendars) • [Partial Payment: Collect Deposit Amount](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/creating-calendars/partial-payment-collect-deposit-amount) • [Pay For Service Appointments in the Mobile App POS](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/mobile-and-desktop-app/mobile-payments/pay-for-service-appointments-in-the-mobile-app-pos) • [Setting Up Linked Calendars & Conflict Calendars](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/calendar-settings-and-preferences/setting-up-linked-calendars-conflict-calendars) --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. 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