Why is PayPal redirecting after payment?

When people pay with PayPal they expect to be redirected back to your web site after paying. If this isn’t working properly then the auto-return option probably needs to be enabled in your PayPal profile. Log into your PayPal account and go to your profile settings.

How do I set up auto return and payment data on PayPal?

Modify your PayPal Profile. Navigate to My selling tools, and click Update next to Website preferences, which takes you to the Website payment preferences page. Enable Auto Return for Website Payments. Then, specify a Return URL and enable Payment Data Transfer.

How do I customize my PayPal payment page?

Creating Your Custom PayPal Payment Page

1. Log in to your PayPal account.
2. Underneath the My Account tab, click Profile;
3. Click My selling tools;
4. Locate Custom payment pages, and click the Update link next to it;
5. Click Add;
6. In the Page Style Name box, give a name to your custom page style.

Does PayPal automatically calculate sales tax?

With PayPal payment buttons (PayPal Payments Standard), you can have PayPal calculate sales tax (also called value-added tax or VAT) automatically. PayPal calculates sales taxes based on rates that you specify in your account profile.

How do I use PayPal’s auto return feature to redirect?

The Auto Return feature for PayPal Payments Standard redirects the buyer back to your website after completing the payment. This feature replaces the PayPal-hosted Payment Done page with a page hosted on your website. Here’s how to enable Auto Return: Click Settings. Click Website payments under “Product & Services” on the left of the page.

When does PayPal redirect back to merchant site?

With PayPal Standard Payment Gateway, the buyer redirects back to the merchant website after the payment. This page is used to show the transaction status and payment information to the buyer. Generally, the redirection (from PayPal to merchant site) does not happen automatically.

Where do I enter the return url on PayPal?

In the Return URL field, enter the URL where you want to send your payer after payment is complete. The Return URL is applied to all Auto Return payments unless otherwise specified within the payment button or link.

How to redirect to new URL after payment?

Click “Profile” at the top of the page. Click the “Website Payment Preferences” link in the Selling Preferences column. Click the Auto Return “On” button. Review the Return URL Requirements. Enter the Return URL. You can also edit this information in your website buttons, retrieve the HTML that you cut and pasted onto your website.