With the upcoming software update Smartstore 5 store operators will have the plugin extension PayPal Checkout available .
What PayPal says about the benefits of the new PayPal Checkout
In addition to payment via PayPal, direct debit, credit and debit card and invoice, PayPal Checkout now enables more than ten additional local Payment methods that can make your online store more attractive in Germany and abroad. Your customers don't even need a PayPal account to do this.
Secure PayPal benefits: That's what you should do
PayPal is very interested in switchers to the new checkout and encourages this by offering special conditions. For Smartstore store operators
currently using PayPal Plus, there is a possibility to
secure the old PayPal conditions for a certain time.
Store operators have the opportunity to call Paypal Business before July 22, 2022 and get on a list. Paypal maintains a list of customers who cannot yet switch to PayPal Checkout for technical reasons, but would like to.
If you switch to PayPal Checkout before the deadline, you will also keep your current fee terms for another year, until July 31, 2023 at the latest. Starting August 1, 2023, the current rates will apply according to PayPal's general terms and conditions.
By then, Smartstore store owners can have their transition to the new Smartstore 5 done. Smartstore 5 fully supports PayPal Checkout and the additional local payment methods. Smartstore 4 series does not include PayPal Checkout support.