Payment / commerce API

PayPal NVP/SOAP APIs

Legacy PayPal APIs that remain supported while newer integration tools are recommended.

StatusDeprecated

Still usableYes

Action requiredMigrate

Production riskMedium

Current state

Supported legacy API family

PayPal labels NVP/SOAP as legacy/deprecated but states that it continues to support these APIs and accepts new integrations. The current reviewed documentation does not state a shutdown deadline.

Provider: PayPal
Replacement direction: Current PayPal APIs and latest integration tools
Shutdown date: Unknown / not stated
Last checked: 2026-08-20

Evidence

Official source

PayPal NVP/SOAP API documentation