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PayPal MCP

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claudechatgptcursorgeminiwindsurf
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Security Notice

CRITICAL — read-write server that can process real payments. Use PayPal REST API credentials with minimum required permissions. Never use sandbox credentials in production or production credentials in testing. PayPal's dispute tools can take real actions on live cases — test all dispute-related tools in sandbox first. Webhook configuration changes are live immediately. Cross-border transaction fees apply for international payments processed through the MCP server.

The official PayPal MCP server connects AI agents to PayPal for payment management, subscriptions, invoices, and dispute handling across 200+ markets. Read-write access — can process real payments. Use minimum required API permissions and test in PayPal sandbox before connecting to a live account. Free to use with standard PayPal transaction fees applying to processed payments.

About PayPal MCP

The official PayPal MCP server gives AI agents direct access to PayPal's payment infrastructure across 200+ markets. Agents can query transaction history, manage subscriptions, handle dispute workflows, create invoices, and process refunds through natural language — making PayPal data accessible without navigating the PayPal dashboard. For finance teams managing international payments, the 200+ market coverage is particularly valuable. As a read-write server, it can process real payment transactions and take real actions on disputes. PayPal's sandbox environment should be used for all testing — switch to live credentials only after thorough validation. Minimum required API permissions should be configured at the PayPal developer portal rather than granting full account access.

Use Cases

  • Query payment history and transaction status without logging into PayPal dashboard
  • Monitor subscription status and upcoming renewals through conversational queries
  • Handle dispute workflows and chargeback responses through AI-assisted case management
  • Reconcile PayPal transactions against accounting records for month-end close
  • Process refunds and check refund status through natural language commands

Available Tools

process_payment

initiate payment transactions

manage_subscriptions

create, update, cancel recurring billing

handle_disputes

retrieve and respond to payment disputes and chargebacks

get_transaction_history

query payment records with filters

get_balance

retrieve PayPal account balance

create_invoice

generate and send PayPal invoices

get_refund_status

check refund processing status

manage_webhooks

configure payment event webhooks

Pricing

FreeFree

Official PayPal MCP server is free to use. Standard PayPal transaction fees apply to payments processed. No additional MCP cost.

Technical Details

Install Method

npm, api-key

Compatible Clients

claude, chatgpt, cursor, gemini, windsurf

Access Type

Read-Write

Target Audience

smb, enterprise

Available Regions

global — 200+ markets

Release Status

GA

Last Updated

2026-07-01

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