CreatePreApproval Method
Sets up a preapproval transaction with PayPal.
Syntax
[VB.NET] Public Sub CreatePreApproval()
[C#] public void CreatePreApproval();
Remarks
Use this method to set up a preapprovals for a specific maximum amount over a specific period of time and, optionally, by any of the following constraints: the number of payments, a maximum per-payment amount, a specific day of the week or the month, and whether or not a PIN is required for each payment request.
To set up a preapproval request, you must specify values for the following required properties (in addition to your PayPal credentials):
| StartingDate | First date for which the preapproval is valid. It cannot be before today's date or after the EndingDate. |
| EndingDate | Last date for which the preapproval is valid. It cannot be later than one year from the StartingDate. |
| MaxTotalPaymentAmount | The preapproved maximum total amount of all payments. It cannot exceed $2,000 USD or its equivalent in other currencies. |
| CurrencyCode | The code for the currency in which the payment is made. You can specify only one currency, regardless of the number of recipients. |
| CancelURL | URL to redirect the sender's browser to in the event he cancels the preapproval. |
| ReturnURL | URL to redirect the sender's browser to after the sender has logged into PayPal and confirmed the preapproval. |
| ClientDetails | Information about the sender to whom the preapproval will be sent. |