X-Cart:Applying for Website Payments Pro
This step is only required for Website Payments Pro (Should not be performed for Website Payments Standard or Express Checkout used as an additional payment option).
To apply for PayPal Website Payments Pro:
- Go to https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_dcc_hub-inside.
- Click on the 'Submit Application' link on the page and provide the required information.
- Submit the application.
- Wait to be approved (Approval takes between 24 and 48 hours.) Check your email for the approval notice.
- Once approved, go back to https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_dcc_hub-inside. You should see the 'Complete Billing Agreement' link. Click on this link to accept the Pro billing agreement.
Important: You will not be able to use Direct Payment API unless you get approved and accept the Pro billing agreement.