Platform
Browse By
Architecture and Extensibility
Workflow and Lifecycle
Governance and Security
Integrations
Products
BROWSE BY
Operations
Commerce
Engagement
Industry
Solutions
BROWSE BY
Industry
Business Need
Company Size
Pricing
Resources
Contact Us
Start Free Trial Book a Demo
Payments Integration · Type A

PayPal Payment Integration

Accept PayPal payments, PayPal Credit and Afterpay through Hykmah. Automatic order capture and reconciliation with Xero and MYOB. No additional monthly fees.

  • Real-time
  • PayPal & Afterpay
  • Buyer Protection
  • Included — No Extra Cost
Talk to Us View Setup Guide
Shopify Integration

New to Hykmah? Operations platform with Sellwise (retail commerce), Recuron (subscription billing), Operon (field service), Orderlink (B2B ordering), and StockWise (inventory). PayPal powers payments across all products. Plans from $50/month AUD.

Learn more about Hykmah
Connect PayPal

How to Connect Hykmah with PayPal

1

In Hykmah: Settings → Integrations → Payments → Connect PayPal

2

Authorise Hykmah via OAuth2 redirected to PayPal login

3

Configure payment methods to enable (PayPal, PayPal Credit, Afterpay)

4

Map PayPal to Xero/MYOB for automatic accounting reconciliation

5

Test with a sample PayPal payment — verify — go live

Setup Time: 5 minutes Cost: Integration included in Hykmah Professional ($50/month AUD). PayPal transaction fees apply.
Requirements: Active PayPal Business account, Hykmah Professional or higher Sync Type: Real-time via PayPal webhooks (IPN)
USE CASES

How Australian Businesses Use Hykmah + PayPal

Real scenarios from businesses using PayPal payments within Hykmah.

B2C E-Commerce Checkout Adding PayPal as a checkout option to reduce cart abandonment

Challenge: Online homewares retailer using Sellwise. Customers were abandoning checkout because they preferred PayPal over entering card details, especially on mobile.

Solution: PayPal Checkout button added to Sellwise checkout alongside Stripe. Customers pay with their PayPal balance or cards stored in PayPal without entering card details. Afterpay enabled for orders under $2,000.

Result: Cart abandonment reduced. Mobile checkout completion improved. PayPal payments reconcile in Xero automatically with no additional admin.

International Buyer Preference International buyers preferring PayPal over Australian card payment gateways

Challenge: Australian craft supplier selling via Orderlink B2B portal to buyers in New Zealand, UK and US. International buyers unfamiliar with Australian payment gateways had high card decline rates and preferred PayPal.

Solution: PayPal added as a payment option in Orderlink for B2B orders. International buyers use PayPal balance or local cards via PayPal. Multi-currency payments converted to AUD automatically by PayPal before payout.

Result: International order completion rate improved. Currency risk managed via PayPal. No foreign currency accounting complexity in Xero.

Afterpay Buy-Now-Pay-Later Offering Afterpay BNPL to increase average order value

Challenge: Furniture retailer on Sellwise with average order values of $800–$1,500. Customers frequently asked for payment plan options. Without BNPL, some customers deferred purchases or reduced order size.

Solution: Afterpay enabled via PayPal integration in Sellwise checkout. Customers split payments into four fortnightly instalments. Full order amount received by Hykmah upfront from PayPal.

Result: Average order value increased on high-value items. PayPal handles all Afterpay repayment risk.
WHY PAYPAL IN HYKMAH

PayPal Buyer Trust for Australian Businesses

PayPal is trusted by 400+ million buyers globally. Offering PayPal increases checkout conversion, especially for mobile, international and first-time buyers.

Trusted Checkout for Mobile and International Buyers

PayPal's familiar button reduces friction for buyers who prefer not to enter card details on mobile or with brands they haven't bought from before. One-click checkout from saved PayPal accounts — no card entry required.

Afterpay BNPL Built In

Enable Afterpay directly via the PayPal integration — no separate BNPL contract required. Customers split payments into four fortnightly instalments. Hykmah receives the full order amount upfront. PayPal handles all repayment risk.

International Payments Without Complexity

Accept payments from buyers in 200+ countries and 25+ currencies. PayPal converts to AUD before payout. Hykmah records the AUD amount for accounting and BAS purposes — no foreign currency accounting required.

Automatic Reconciliation with Xero and MYOB

Every PayPal payment updates the corresponding Xero or MYOB invoice automatically. PayPal payouts reconcile as batch payments. PayPal fees tracked as expenses. No manual payment matching.

PayPal integration is included in all Hykmah plans — no per-transaction integration fee. PayPal's standard transaction fees apply per payment processed.

See detailed pricing below
WHAT SYNCS

What Syncs Between Hykmah and PayPal

Complete payment data flow between Hykmah and your PayPal Business account.

Payments

Real-time PayPal payments captured in Hykmah checkout update order status in real-time. Xero/MYOB invoice marked paid automatically on payment confirmation.

Bi-directional

Refunds

Real-time Refunds initiated in Hykmah processed via PayPal immediately. Customer receives PayPal refund to original payment method. Xero/MYOB credit note created automatically.

Real-time

Orders

Bi-directional PayPal order details (buyer name, shipping address, line items) sync to Hykmah on payment confirmation. Order fulfilment tracking updates sync to PayPal.

Bi-directional

Customer Data

PayPal → Hykmah PayPal buyer details (name, email, shipping address) sync to Hykmah customer records. Privacy-compliant per PayPal data use policy.

Bi-directional

Recurring Payments

Bi-directional PayPal recurring payment agreements for subscription products sync with Recuron billing cycles. Payment status and agreement changes update in Hykmah automatically.

Bi-directional

Disputes

PayPal → Hykmah PayPal disputes and chargebacks flagged in Hykmah. Order evidence (tracking, fulfilment data) accessible for dispute submission. Dispute resolution status tracked.

Bi-directional

Currency Conversions

PayPal → Hykmah Multi-currency PayPal payments converted to AUD by PayPal. Hykmah records both the foreign currency amount and AUD equivalent for accounting and reporting.

Bi-directional
HOW IT WORKS

How the Integration Works

Customer Chooses PayPal at Checkout

Customer selects PayPal button at Hykmah checkout (Sellwise, Orderlink, etc.). Redirected to PayPal or completes via PayPal popup without leaving the page.

PayPal Captures Payment

PayPal processes the payment from buyer's PayPal balance, linked card or bank account. Returns payment confirmation to Hykmah via webhook within seconds.

Hykmah Updates and Reconciles

Hykmah order status updated to Paid. Xero or MYOB invoice marked paid automatically. Customer receives PayPal payment confirmation receipt.

Technical Architecture

  • PayPal Orders API v2 — Modern PayPal API with OAuth2. Supports PayPal Checkout, PayPal Credit and Afterpay.

  • Instant Payment Notification (IPN) — Real-time payment event delivery via PayPal IPN and webhooks.

  • Multi-Currency Support  — Accept payments in 25+ currencies. AUD conversion handled by PayPal before payout.

  • PayPal Sandbox — Full test environment available for integration testing before going live.

  • Buyer Protection Integration — Tracking numbers from Hykmah passed to PayPal to satisfy Seller Protection requirements.

Sync Frequency

  • Real-time: Payment events via PayPal IPN (typically <5 seconds)
  • Hourly: Dispute status updates and payout reconciliation
  • Manual: On-demand payment history reconciliation available

Security & Compliance

  • PCI DSS compliant via PayPal
  • No payment data stored in Hykmah
  • Encryption in transit: TLS 1.3
  • PayPal Seller Protection supported
  • Privacy Act 1988 (AU) compliant

System Requirements

  • Active PayPal Business account (personal accounts not supported)
  • Hykmah Professional plan or higher
  • Admin access to both systems
Setup Guide

Connect PayPal to Hykmah in Under 5 Minutes

Step-by-step integration setup for PayPal

1.

Connect Your PayPal Business Account

In Hykmah, navigate to Settings → Integrations → Payments and click "Connect PayPal". You will be redirected to PayPal for OAuth2 authorisation.

  • Log in to your PayPal Business account (personal accounts not supported)
  • Review and approve Hykmah access permissions
  • Select Live mode (or Sandbox for testing first)
  • Confirm successful connection in Hykmah
2.

Configure Payment Methods


  • Enable PayPal Checkout (PayPal wallet payments)
  • Enable PayPal Credit if your account is approved for buyer financing
  • Enable Afterpay for orders in eligible amount ranges
  • Configure which Hykmah products display PayPal as a checkout option
  • Set currency preference (AUD recommended for Australian businesses)
3.

Connect to Xero or MYOB for Auto-Reconciliation


  • Map PayPal to a Xero or MYOB clearing account (PayPal Clearing recommended)
  • Configure PayPal payout batch reconciliation rules
  • Set PayPal transaction fee expense account in Xero/MYOB
  • Test reconciliation with a PayPal Sandbox transaction
4.

Test and Go Live

Verify integration works correctly before enabling for production:

  • Process a test PayPal Sandbox payment from a test buyer account
  • Verify Hykmah order status updates to Paid
  • Verify Xero/MYOB invoice is marked paid automatically
  • Test a refund and verify PayPal refund is processed
  • Switch to Live mode and process a real low-value payment to confirm
PRICING

PayPal Integration Included in Hykmah Plans

No per-integration fees. PayPal transaction fees apply separately per payment processed.

Integration Cost: $0/month — included on all tiers.

With Integration

  • PayPal payments captured and reconciled inside Hykmah automatically
  • Xero/MYOB invoices marked paid instantly on PayPal confirmation
  • Afterpay available at checkout via PayPal — four fortnightly payments
  • 200+ countries accepted — PayPal converts to AUD before payout
  • Dispute evidence linked directly to Hykmah order data

Without Integration

  • PayPal payments collected outside Hykmah, matched manually
  • Xero/MYOB invoices marked paid by hand
  • No BNPL option — high-value purchases deferred or abandoned
  • International buyers face friction with AU-only gateways
  • Dispute evidence gathered manually from multiple systems

PayPal Transaction Fees

(Set by PayPal, not Hykmah)

Domestic PayPal: 1.99% + 49c

Currency conversion: 3.5% above base rate

International: 3.6% + fixed fee

No monthly minimums

PayPal Business account required. PayPal transaction fees are set by PayPal and subject to change.

View current PayPal AU merchant fees
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hykmah support PayPal and Afterpay?

Yes. Hykmah supports PayPal Checkout (PayPal wallet and card), PayPal Credit (buyer financing) and Afterpay (buy-now-pay-later) via the PayPal integration. Afterpay is available through PayPal in eligible regions including Australia.

How does PayPal reconcile with Xero or MYOB in Hykmah?

When a PayPal payment is received in Hykmah, the corresponding Xero or MYOB invoice is marked paid automatically. PayPal payouts to your bank account are tracked as batch payments in Xero/MYOB. No manual reconciliation is required.

Can I accept international payments via PayPal in Hykmah?

Yes. PayPal supports payments from buyers in 200+ countries and 25+ currencies. Foreign currency payments are converted to AUD by PayPal at their exchange rate. Hykmah records the AUD amount for accounting purposes.

Can I use PayPal alongside Stripe in Hykmah?

Yes. Hykmah supports multiple payment gateways simultaneously. You can offer PayPal and Stripe as checkout options side by side. Customers choose their preferred payment method at checkout.

Does PayPal buyer protection affect Hykmah orders?

PayPal buyer protection disputes are flagged in Hykmah automatically. Dispute evidence (order details, tracking information) from Hykmah is accessible for submission to PayPal. Seller Protection is maintained by passing tracking numbers from Hykmah to PayPal.

Is there a cost for the PayPal integration?

No. The PayPal integration is included in Hykmah Professional ($50/month AUD), Premium and Enterprise at no additional cost. PayPal's standard transaction fees apply separately.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues & Solutions

PayPal payment succeeded but Hykmah order not updated

PayPal IPN or webhook not delivered to Hykmah, IPN URL not verified with PayPal, or payment in Pending state (e-cheque, bank transfer pending).

Fix: Check IPN status in PayPal Developer Dashboard. Verify the Hykmah IPN URL is registered and verified. Payments with Pending status will complete when PayPal clears them (up to 3 business days for e-cheques).

PayPal not reconciling with Xero/MYOB

Accounting integration not connected when PayPal was set up, or PayPal clearing account not mapped to a valid Xero/MYOB bank account.

Fix: Verify accounting connection at Settings → Accounting → Connection Status. Check PayPal clearing account mapping at Settings → PayPal → Accounting. Manually reconcile any historical PayPal payments that pre-date the accounting connection.

Afterpay not appearing at checkout

Afterpay not enabled in PayPal account settings, order value outside Afterpay's eligible range, or Afterpay not available in the buyer's region.

Fix: Enable Afterpay in your PayPal Business account (requires PayPal AU account approval). Verify order value is within Afterpay's eligible range ($1–$2,000 AUD). Afterpay is only available to Australian buyers.

International PayPal payments not converting to AUD correctly

PayPal account currency conversion settings not configured, or Hykmah recording the foreign currency amount instead of the AUD equivalent received.

Fix: Configure PayPal to auto-convert foreign currency payments to AUD in your PayPal account currency settings. In Hykmah, verify that the accounting mapping records the AUD payout amount for correct GST and BAS reporting.

RELATED INTEGRATIONS

Complement PayPal with These Integrations

Connect multiple sales channels and back-office systems for complete operations automation.

Stripe

Stripe payments alongside PayPal — BECS Direct Debit and credit cards.

View Stripe

eWAY

Australian payment gateway — alternative to PayPal for card-not-present payments.

View eWAY

Shopify

E-commerce with PayPal checkout and real-time inventory management.

View Shopify

Xero

Automatic invoice reconciliation on every PayPal payment received.

View Xero

Ready to Accept PayPal Payments?

Connect PayPal to Hykmah and accept PayPal, Afterpay and international payments across all your products — with automatic reconciliation to Xero or MYOB. Setup in 5 minutes.

Book My Demo Get Started Free

Afterpay BNPL included — four fortnightly payments

Australian support — Mon–Fri 9am–5pm AEST

$50/month — PayPal integration included, PayPal fees apply per transaction

5-minute setup — connect via PayPal OAuth2

No lock-in contracts — Cancel anytime

The composable business platform that connects your commerce, operations, and customers. Built for businesses worldwide.

Company
About Us
Careers at Hykmah
Our Partners
Contact Us
Pricing
FAQs
Product
Operon
Recuron
Sellwise
Eventora
Membrify
All Products
Platform
Overview
Capabilities
API
Security
Developers
Integrations
Accounting Integrations
Payments
E-Commerce
CRM & Marketing
Shipping & Logistics
All Integrations
Resources
Case Studies
Blog
Guides
Newsletter
Help Centre
Support

© 2025 Hykmah. All rights reserved.

Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Cookie Policy
Security

Back to Top

info@hykmah.com