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Hi,

I am bilding a site that allow my users to accept payment for selling ad space. I want PayPal to be my payment getaway. Is this doable with PayPal?. I know IPN, but it doesn't work because I don't want to get payed, I want my user to get payed.
How is this possible?

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Farris

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Quick summary and modern status (updated): the short answer is still "yes" — marketplaces that route buyer payments to sellers are supported — but PayPal's APIs have changed since 2015. The older Adaptive Payments material mentioned earlier in this thread is now archived and not available for new integrations; PayPal recommends using its marketplace/multiparty tooling (the PayPal Complete Payments Platform) and the Payouts product for disbursements. See the archived Adaptive Payments docs, PayPal’s platforms guide, and the Payouts overview for details: Adaptive Payments (archive), PayPal Complete Payments Platform, PayPal Payouts. (developer.paypal.com)

Which money-flow fits your site depends on the model you want:

  • Direct-to-seller: buyers pay sellers’ accounts directly (low platform liability).
  • Split-at-checkout / partner-fee: the transaction can be split so the platform takes a commission and the seller receives the rest (requires marketplace/partner capabilities).
  • Collect-and-payout: the platform takes payment and later disburses to sellers using a mass-pay/payout service. PayPal documents these multiparty choices; Stripe Connect is a widely used alternative that supports similar flows and onboarding. See PayPal platform docs and Stripe Connect for technical approaches. (developer.paypal.com)

Practical next steps (recommended):

  1. Decide which flow (direct, split, or collect-and-payout) matches your liability, tax, and UX requirements.
  2. Prototype in the PayPal sandbox (or Stripe test mode).
  3. If you choose PayPal marketplace features, be prepared to apply for partner/live access and implement seller onboarding/KYC, webhooks, and refunds handling; if you hold funds, plan for payouts and tax reporting. The PayPal docs explain the sandbox/testing and the live-approval process. (developer.paypal.com)

Practical cautions: marketplaces create KYC/AML, tax, and chargeback responsibilities — holding funds increases regulatory burden. ’s point about merchant acceptance is still valid: pick the flow that matches your sellers’ needs and test real-world acceptance. If PayPal’s partner program is too restrictive for your launch, evaluate Stripe Connect or specialist payout providers (they often offer faster onboarding and built-in seller verification). ()

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well, just look at the Paypal website. according to them, it can be done, so who am I to disagree ?
Then again be advised, that not all companies want to be paid with Paypal.It's nice and all, but when you're hungry, you can 't just walk into a bakery saying you'll pay using paypal. so: unless your client uses paypal for payments themselves, I wouldn't recommend it.

The Paypal website itself tells you how to implement it if you really want, basically: all they need is the mail address linked to the paypal account, and you'll be good to go.

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For anyone looking for the same answer, I have found an API from PayPal called Adaptive Payment that enables me to make my users send payments to other users on my site.

Check out this great tutorial for this API ...
Youtube tutorial

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