PayPal Standard for OpenCart 3.x – Legacy Payment Support

Problem Statement:

PayPal has phased out the PayPal Standard payment method in favor of newer solutions like PayPal Checkout. However, many OpenCart store owners still require this legacy integration to maintain their existing payment setup. Without this extension, businesses that previously used PayPal Standard would need to migrate to a different payment method, which may not always be convenient.

Purpose of the Extension:

This extension is designed for OpenCart store owners who still rely on the PayPal Standard payment gateway. Since OpenCart 3.x originally included this module, this extension ensures continuity for merchants who do not wish to transition to newer PayPal solutions immediately.

Features:

• Supports PayPal Standard payments for OpenCart 3.x.x.x
• Allows customers to pay using their PayPal balance, credit, or debit cards
• Secure redirection to PayPal for payment processing
• Automatic order status updates based on PayPal responses
• Configurable payment action settings (capture, authorize)
• Supports multiple currencies compatible with PayPal
• Easy setup with PayPal email credentials
• No need for complex API integration
• Provides a fallback solution for stores previously using PayPal Standard

How to Use:

1. Install the extension via OpenCart's extension manager.
2. Navigate to the payment settings in OpenCart and enable PayPal Standard.
3. Enter your PayPal email and configure settings like order status, currency, and transaction mode.
4. Save the configuration and test the payment flow.
5. Customers will be redirected to PayPal to complete their payments.

Benefits:

• Allows stores to continue using PayPal Standard even after its official deprecation
• Reduces the need for immediate migration to a new PayPal integration
• Provides a familiar and trusted payment experience for customers
• Simple setup with minimal technical knowledge required
• Helps maintain business continuity for stores still relying on PayPal Standard

Use Cases:

• OpenCart stores that were using PayPal Standard before its discontinuation
• Businesses that prefer not to switch to a new payment gateway immediately
• Merchants looking for a quick PayPal payment solution without complex API integration

Expected Results:

• Customers can continue making payments via PayPal Standard without issues
• Merchants can avoid disruptions caused by PayPal Standard’s removal from OpenCart
• Smooth and secure payment transactions with automatic status updates