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Plan your integration

Standard Payouts provides three methods to send payouts efficiently. Each method is designed to meet different business needs based on payout volume, automation requirements, and user's technical capabilities.

What is a suitable payout method for your business use case?​

1. Payouts APIs​

  • What it is: RESTful APIs that let you to programmatically send payouts to multiple recipients.
  • How it works: You integrate PayPal’s Payouts APIs into your system to automate payouts.
  • Who should use it: Best for businesses with frequent, high payout volumes that require automation. This option works well for businesses with developers and technical expertise.
  • Key benefits: Provides scalability, real-time processing, and full control over payouts.

2. Large-batch file transfer​

  • What it is: A batch processing tool that lets you send payouts by uploading files safely through SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) to PayPal's DropZone.
  • How it works: You prepare a payout file in the right format and upload it to the DropZone. PayPal processes the file and sends the payouts.
  • Who should use it: Best for businesses that need to send large-scale payouts and prefer batch processing over real-time API calls. This method requires some technical skills to set up and manage SFTP.
  • Key benefits: Handles large numbers of payouts efficiently and keeps file transfers secure.

3. Payouts Web UI file upload​

  • What it is: A manual tool that lets you upload payout files from the PayPal account dashboard.
  • How it works: You log into your PayPal account, go to the Payouts section, and upload the payouts file. PayPal processes the file and sends payouts.
  • Who should use it: Best for businesses that send payouts less frequently and do not require automation. This method works well for businesses with limited technical expertise.
  • Key benefits: Simple to use, no technical setup required, and easy to access from the PayPal dashboard.