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Do You Need a Business PayPal for WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 2, 2022 @ 12:41 am

When it comes to setting up an online store, one of the first things you need to do is choose a payment processor. If you’re using WordPress and WooCommerce, then PayPal is a natural choice. But do you need a business PayPal account for WooCommerce?

The short answer is no, you don’t need a business PayPal account for WooCommerce. You can use a personal PayPal account just fine. However, there are some benefits to using a business account that you may want to consider.

PRO TIP: If you are thinking about using WooCommerce for your business, you should know that you will need a Business PayPal account in order to accept payments. This is because WooCommerce uses PayPal’s IPN (Instant Payment Notification) system to process payments.

For one thing, business accounts get lower fees. With a personal account, you’ll pay a fee of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.

With a business account, the fee is 2.2% + $0. That may not seem like much, but it can add up over time.

Another benefit of using a business PayPal account is that you can have multiple users. This can be handy if you have employees or contractors who need to be able to access your PayPal account. With a personal account, you’re the only one who can log in.

So do you need a business PayPal account for WooCommerce? No, but there are some benefits that you may want to consider.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.