> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.upgrade.chat/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.upgrade.chat/payment-processors/paypal.md).
# PAYPAL
## **Can I switch PayPal accounts? Transfer Owners? What happens?**
In the PayPal V1 integration, subscriptions will remain active and once you connect your new PayPal account, all the funds will be credited to that new account. **ALL Subscriptions that renew while you DON'T have an account connected will be cancelled.**\
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In the PayPal V2 integration, subscriptions are tied to the PayPal account they were set up with for and this cannot be changed. **ALL previously ongoing Subscriptions that renew while you are on the new account connected will be cancelled, in addition to those that renew while you DON'T have an account connected.**
## **How do I change my business name on PayPal?**
You can change your business info here: [**https://www.paypal.com/businessmanage/account/aboutBusiness**](https://www.paypal.com/businessmanage/account/aboutBusiness)
## **Why does a PayPal charge show "On Hold"?**
Upgrade.Chat does not have anything to do with how PayPal processes payments. Please contact PayPal about your transactions and see here: [**https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/article/my-payment-is-on-hold.-why-is-this-happening-faq3297**](https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/article/my-payment-is-on-hold.-why-is-this-happening-faq3297)
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## How do I look up a user who paid with PayPal?
Click on the name in your PayPal dashboard and it will show you the user's info.
## **I can't find someone in the PayPal transaction dashboard?**
If you have a trial, you must search future dates in advance to find their trial and purchase record. This is because their info will be recorded for the time period that the trial expires.
## **100% Coupon Doesn't Work?**
The minimum amount that can be processed is $1. If you want to give free access, consider using the free trial feature.
## Why am I required to add a shipping label?
This is because PayPal thinks you are selling physical items, you would need to [contact PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/contact-us) to have this removed as this has nothing to do with Upgrade.Chat.
[**https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/contact-us**](https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/contact-us)
## **When does PayPal transactions / subscriptions start? (Trials End)**
PayPal processes at 7am Eastern every morning. PayPal operates in UTC. Transactions or Trials that end on one day in your timezone will not be processed until between 7am - 12pm EST.
## **Payment fails when testing. What is wrong?**
* **You cannot pay yourself from the same paypal account.**
* **Your PayPal account is not fully verified.**
* **Please reference the PayPal Error Codes:**
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[Error Codes](/payment-processors/paypal/troubleshooting/error-codes.md)
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## **Account Access Limited / You can no longer use PayPal.**
Unfortunately, this is something you need to contact PayPal about:\
[**https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/contact-us**](https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/contact-us)
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**We are not able to assist as this has to do with your account and not Upgrade.Chat.** [**Please contact PayPal.**](https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/contact-us)
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## **Viewing** PayPal transactions
View transactions in your transaction tab here before checking PayPal\
[**https://upgrade.chat/payment-settings?section=transactions**](https://upgrade.chat/payment-settings?section=transactions)
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You must check here first for your PayPal transactions then your account.
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Transactions may show in your PayPal account as one time but if you have it setup in the Upgrade.Chat control panel as recurring, it will bill accordingly.
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**DRAFT** status is only for unpaid invoices. **ACTIVE** is the status of invoices that are unpaid but have a trial associated with them. You can search into future dates to see people on trial.
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To view free trials that have not been billed yet, filter by dates in the future to see your free trials.
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Your PayPal account may not reflect all the data stored by Upgrade.Chat. Please make sure to check your transaction tab and details first. [**Click Here to Open PayPal Transactions.**](https://upgrade.chat/payment-settings?section=transactions)
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## Where can I find my transaction reports and data?
#### [**https://business.paypal.com/merchantdata/reportHome**](https://business.paypal.com/merchantdata/reportHome)
## **How can I find my PayPal merchant ID?**
[**https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/article/how-do-i-find-my-secure-merchant-id-on-my-paypal-account-faq3850**](https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/article/how-do-i-find-my-secure-merchant-id-on-my-paypal-account-faq3850)
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