Upfluence PayPal Integration helps teams pay influencers with just one click!
Before connecting your PayPal account, make sure:
You have a PayPal Business account (personal accounts won’t work).
PayPal Payouts is enabled on your account. This feature is not automatically available for all accounts, especially for non-U.S. users.
Important: These steps are only required for making payments. Influencers receiving payments do NOT need to complete this process.
How to switch to a PayPal Business account
Upgrading to a PayPal Business account is free and easy:
Log in to your PayPal account at PayPal.com.
Go to Settings.
Scroll down and click Upgrade to a Business account.
Enter your business details and click Agree and Continue.
How to enable PayPal Payouts
Step 1: Check if Payouts is enabled
Go to PayPal Account Status.
Scroll down to the Permission Name column and check if Payouts is enabled (it should have a ✅ green checkmark).
If Payouts is not enabled:
U.S. merchants: Request access to PayPal Payouts after meeting the listed requirements.
Non-U.S. merchants: Contact your PayPal Account Manager or customer support and follow this guide: Enable PayPal Payouts for Non-U.S. merchants (EMEA).
Step 2: Getting your PayPal API credentials
To connect PayPal to Upfluence, you’ll need two groups of API credentials:
Group 1: Get your NVP/SOAP API credentials
Open a new tab and go to NVP/SOAP API management.
Select Request an API Signature (this is required to access your PayPal balance from Upfluence).
Generate your credentials and keep this page open.
Group 2: Get your REST API credentials
Click on “Developer” on the main menu.
Enable Live mode (top-right corner).
Click API Credentials.
Click Create App, enter a recognizable app name, and click Create App again.
Copy and save the Client ID and Secret Key somewhere safe.
💡 Tip: Keep this page open for reference while you complete the next steps.
Step 3: Connecting PayPal to Upfluence
Open Upfluence's Integration page.
Paste your NVP/SOAP API credentials (Group 1) into Box 1:
API Username > Username
API Password > Password
Signature > Signature
Paste your REST API credentials (Group 2) into Box 2:
Client ID > Client ID
Secret Key 1 > Secret
Click Add PayPal account to finalize the connection.
🎉 Your PayPal account is now integrated with Upfluence! You should see the connection confirmed in your account.
Additional resources
Need help enabling PayPal Payouts?
Follow this PayPal guide: Payouts prerequisites.
Curious about PayPal fees?
Check out PayPal’s official fee structure: PayPal Payouts Fees.
Wondering if your currency is supported?
Check Paypal's documentation: PayPal supported currencies.
FAQ
1. Is it possible to connect multiple PayPal accounts to my Upfluence account?
Yes, it is possible to add several PayPal accounts to your Upfluence account.
2. Why can’t my teammate see the connected PayPal account?
You’ll need to share the integration with your team: How to share integrations with teammates
3. What currencies are supported?
Check PayPal’s full list of supported currencies: View supported currencies