Title: Anyone launch in the last 3 months with PayPal-only? Results?
Body: We’re launching in Germany with PayPal-only (Guest Checkout on). High-ticket (€200–€800). If you launched in the past 90 days with PayPal as your only method, what were your conversion rates, refund/hold issues, and when did you add cards? Any tips on messaging for non-PayPal buyers?
Topic summary
A merchant is preparing to launch a high-ticket store (€200–€800) in Germany using PayPal as the sole payment method, with guest checkout enabled. They’re seeking feedback from others who launched PayPal-only within the past 90 days regarding:
- Conversion rate performance
- Refund and payment hold issues
- Timing for adding card payment options
- Best practices for messaging to non-PayPal users
Community Response:
One respondent confirms PayPal-only is viable short-term in Germany due to high PayPal adoption. However, they note:
- Slightly lower conversions expected from non-PayPal users
- Clear messaging about guest checkout capability is important
- Most merchants add card payments within 60-90 days to broaden audience reach and reduce dependency on a single payment provider
The discussion remains open with limited data points so far.
Launching with PayPal only is viable for the short term especially in countries like Germany where PayPal has high adoption. Expect a slightly lower conversion for those who don’t have PayPal, so clear messaging for guest checkout is helpful. Many merchants add cards over a 60 to 90 day period to capture a wider audience and to not be so dependent on one card. Hope this helps.