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I have searched for StackOverflow and PayPal documentation and I am unable to find an answer for my query. I apologize in advance if this has been asked, I am new to programming.

Use case: Using a script, I would like to send money from a card that is linked to my PayPal account to a friend that holds a valid PayPal account. This is done on a frequent basis, at least once a month, so I am looking to create a Python script or similar that will allow me to complete the task without logging into PayPal/confirming any extra steps. I realize the security implications of such a script and will take appropriate measures to secure it.

My search results have led me here: How to send money to any paypal account and here Utilizing "Send Money to Friends and Family" functionality via our app and subsequently here: https://github.com/paypal/PayPal-Python-SDK

However, these results and documentation does not seem to provide insight into how I can program the "Send money to friends/family" feature.

My question is: Is it possible to create a script which functions as mentioned?

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  • Going by the Adaptive Payments API for a Simple Payment you just use the /Pay endpoint using either NVM or JSON https://developer.paypal.com/docs/classic/adaptive-payments/integration-guide/APCallsHeadersAndPaymentTypes/ – codebrane May 01 '18 at 10:41
  • It appears that I need to authorize once more on PayPal after the initial PayRequest, how can I make it completely automated? Also, I have multiple cards on my personal PayPal account, how I can specify the card if it is not a preferred payment method? – convertsummit May 01 '18 at 12:10
  • Came to the same problem: The AdaptivePayments API is now deprecated. But with the REST-API it is NOT possible to do any kind of freinds/family payment. I just opened a case on paypale technical support and ask for a solution. – Robin Kluth Dec 11 '19 at 17:53
  • @RobinKluth did you find a solution and could you share it? I run into the same problem – fsulser Mar 25 '20 at 12:04
  • @fsulser No - The REST-API is not able to do this. – Robin Kluth Mar 25 '20 at 16:41

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