PayPal SMS Integration

Yes — Mobile Message integrates with PayPal. Send and receive SMS from the tools you already use.

50 FREE SMS credits included when you sign up

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About the PayPal integration

PayPal handles your invoices and payments, but payment updates often go unnoticed until it's too late. A failed payment, a refund, or a recurring subscription can slip through the cracks. SMS keeps you immediately informed so you can take action fast and prevent lost revenue.

When a payment fails, a refund is processed, or an invoice is created in PayPal, Mobile Message can send an SMS to your team or customer. This means you know instantly when someone's payment bounced and can follow up to prevent churn, when a customer requests a refund and needs reassurance, or when a new invoice is sent and payment is expected.

By automating payment notifications, you stop guessing about your cash flow. Customers know immediately when you've processed their refund so there's no confusion, your team can catch failed payments before they cause churn, and invoices get attention before payment due dates pass. The result is faster collections, fewer support questions, and better cash flow control.
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A Zapier account and subscription is required for this integration. Please view Zapier's pricing page for further information.

What you can automate

Connect PayPal and Mobile Message through Zapier and these run on their own, with no code and no developer.

When Instant A payment fails or is declined PayPal · Failed Payment Webhooks
Then Alert your team so they can follow up Mobile Message · Send SMS
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When Instant A refund is processed PayPal · Payment Refund Webhooks
Then Notify the customer via SMS Mobile Message · Send SMS
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When Instant A new invoice is created PayPal · New Invoice
Then Send the customer an SMS payment reminder Mobile Message · Send SMS
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1.6¢ per SMS on Your First Purchase

Your first purchase is just 1.6¢ per message at any volume, and credits never expire. Stock up early and enjoy lasting value.

100% Direct-to-Carrier Delivery

Every message goes directly to Australian mobile carriers, never through other SMS aggregators or offshore routes.

FREE Dedicated Number

Get a dedicated virtual number to send and receive SMS messages, at no extra cost! Perfect for two-way SMS messaging.

Everything PayPal supports on Zapier

Any of these can start or complete an SMS automation with Mobile Message.

Triggers 9
  • Billing Plan Webhooks — Triggers when a billing plan event occurs.
  • Billing Subscription Webhooks — Triggers when a billing subscription event occurs.
  • Canceled Recurring Payment Webhooks — Triggers when a recurring payment subscription is canceled.
  • Failed Payment Webhooks — Triggers when a payment fails, is denied, or is declined.
  • New Invoice — Triggers when a new invoice is created.
  • Payment Capture Webhooks — Triggers when a payment capture event occurs.
  • Payment Refund Webhooks — Triggers when a payment refund event occurs.
  • Payment Sale Webhooks — Triggers when a payment sale event occurs.
Show all 9 triggers
  • Recurring Payment Webhooks — Triggers when a recurring subscription payment is completed.
Actions 3
  • Create Invoice — Create a new draft invoice in PayPal.
  • Create Payment — Create a new payment order using PayPal Orders v2 API.
  • Send Invoice — Send an existing invoice to the recipient.

Everything Your Integration Needs

Easy-to-Use Integration
Easy-to-Use Integration

Our SMS platform is simple to integrate with your existing application.

Custom Sender IDs
Custom Sender IDs

Personalise your messages with a branded sender name, improving trust and engagement with your audience.

Real-Time Delivery Receipts
Real-Time Delivery Receipts

Track your message statuses in real time, ensuring complete transparency and campaign effectiveness.

Inbound SMS Handling
Inbound SMS Handling

Receive replies and incoming messages directly into your app for seamless two-way communication.

PayPal + SMS: common questions

Can I send an SMS when a PayPal payment fails?

Yes. When a payment is declined or fails, Zapier can trigger an SMS via Mobile Message to alert your team or the customer so you can resolve it quickly.

Can I notify customers of refunds by SMS?

Yes. When a refund is processed in PayPal, you can send an SMS to confirm the refund so the customer knows it is on the way.

How do I set up payment alerts from PayPal?

Connect your PayPal account and Mobile Message to Zapier, then create Zaps that watch for payment events and send SMS notifications automatically.

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