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PayPal Official MCP Server
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What is PayPal?
PayPal paypal is a global online payment system. The official PayPal MCP server provides AI agents with standardized access to PayPal's services, enabling powerful automation and integration capabilities that enhance developer productivity and streamline workflows.
This official MCP server is maintained and verified by PayPal, ensuring reliability, security, and up-to-date functionality. Unlike community-maintained servers, this official integration provides long-term support, comprehensive documentation, and direct vendor assistance. The server is hosted on paypal.com, guaranteeing secure and reliable access to PayPal's services.
Whether you're building AI-powered applications, automating workflows, or enhancing your development tools, the PayPal MCP server provides a standardized way to connect AI agents with PayPal's extensive platform capabilities. This integration enables natural language interactions with PayPal, making it easier than ever to leverage PayPal's features through AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor.
Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
Add PayPal to your MCP-compatible client
https://mcp.paypal.com/mcp1
Go to Settings → Cursor Settings
2
Click "Add new global MCP Server"
3
Paste the MCP configuration into mcp.json and restart
Or manually add to your mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"paypal": {
"url": "https://mcp.paypal.com/mcp"
}
}
}PayPal MCP Server Capabilities
The official PayPal MCP server enables AI agents to:
- Process payments and transactions securely
- Manage payment methods and customer billing
- Handle subscription management and recurring payments
- Generate invoices and payment reports
- Integrate payment workflows into AI-powered applications
These capabilities make it easy for AI agents to work with PayPal as part of a larger automation strategy, enabling seamless integration between AI assistants and your existing tools.
Available Tools
The PayPal MCP server provides 33 tools for AI agents to interact with the platform. Use the search below to find specific tools.
| Tool Name | Description |
|---|---|
accept_dispute | Accept a dispute claim, resolving it in favor of the buyer |
cancel_invoice | Cancel a sent invoice |
cancel_subscription | Cancel an active subscription |
capture_order | Capture payment for an authorized order |
checkout | Finalize a shopping cart to complete the purchase with PayPal (remote MCP) |
create_cart | Open a new shopping cart with specified items and shipping preferences (remote MCP) |
create_invoice | Create a new invoice in the PayPal system |
create_order | Create an order in the PayPal system based on the provided details |
create_product | Create a new product in the PayPal catalog |
create_shipment_tracking | Create shipment tracking information for a PayPal transaction |
create_subscription | Create a new subscription |
create_subscription_plan | Create a new subscription plan |
generate_invoice_qr_code | Generate a QR code for an invoice |
get_dispute | Retrieve detailed information about a specific dispute |
get_insights | Retrieve business intelligence metrics and analytics for a merchant |
get_invoice | Retrieve details about a specific invoice |
get_payment | Get details of a specific payment |
get_product | Show details of a specific product from the PayPal catalog |
get_refund | Get the details for a specific refund |
get_shipment_tracking | Get shipment tracking information for a specific shipment |
get_subscription | Show details of a specific subscription |
get_subscription_plan | Show details of a specific subscription plan |
list_disputes | Retrieve a summary of all disputes with optional status filtering |
list_invoices | List invoices with pagination and status filtering |
list_products | List products from the PayPal catalog with pagination |
list_subscription_plans | List subscription plans |
list_transactions | List all transactions with pagination and date filtering |
refund_capture | Process a refund for a captured payment |
search_gift_cards | Find gift card products in the PayPal catalog (remote MCP) |
send_invoice | Send an existing invoice to the specified recipient |
send_invoice_reminder | Send a reminder for an existing invoice |
update_shipment_tracking | Update shipment tracking information for a specific shipment |
update_subscription | Update an existing subscription |
Last updated: January 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Common Use Cases
Automated Workflow Management
AI agents can use the PayPal MCP server to automate repetitive tasks and manage workflows within PayPal's platform.
Data Retrieval and Analysis
The MCP server allows AI agents to query and retrieve data from PayPal, enabling intelligent data analysis and insights.
Integration with Development Tools
Developers can integrate PayPal capabilities directly into their AI coding assistants for seamless workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a PayPal API key?
Visit https://paypal.com, create an account, and generate an API key from your dashboard. Most tools offer a free tier to get started, making it easy to begin using the PayPal MCP server.
Is this the official PayPal MCP server?
Yes, this MCP server is officially provided and maintained by PayPal. The endpoint https://mcp.paypal.com/mcp is hosted on their official domain paypal.com, ensuring reliability and security.
What permissions does PayPal MCP need?
The PayPal MCP server requires appropriate API credentials and permissions based on the operations you want to perform. Check the documentation for specific permission requirements.
Can I use PayPal MCP with multiple clients?
Yes, you can configure the same MCP server across Cursor, Claude Desktop, Cline, and other MCP-compatible clients simultaneously. Each client maintains its own configuration.
Is PayPal MCP server free?
The MCP server itself is free to use, but you may need a PayPal account and API access, which may have its own pricing tiers. Check https://paypal.com for current pricing information.
What can PayPal MCP server do?
The PayPal MCP server enables AI agents to process payments and manage transactions. PayPal is a global online payment system This allows you to interact with PayPal's platform through natural language commands in your AI assistant.
Troubleshooting
Connection Failed
Ensure your API key is correctly configured and your network allows outbound connections to paypal.com. Verify that the MCP endpoint URL https://mcp.paypal.com/mcp is accessible from your network.
Authentication Error
Verify your API key is valid and has not expired. Generate a new key from https://paypal.com if needed. Make sure you're using the correct authentication method as specified in the documentation.
Server Not Responding
Check PayPal's status page for any ongoing incidents. Try restarting your MCP client and verify that the server endpoint is correct. If issues persist, consult the official documentation or support channels.
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About Model Context Protocol
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables AI models to securely connect to external APIs, tools, and data sources. This official MCP server from PayPal provides standardized access to their services, allowing AI agents to interact with PayPal's platform seamlessly.
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