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Can you send a paypal payment with a script? I've been googling for this, but I can't seem to find the answer I want (yes) ;-)

An example of what I am talking about: Lets say I have a site where users share in the profit. Instead of sending each users payment out manually at the end of the month, I would like to automate this with code, preferably django / python.

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Yes. This page may help: https://cms.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/?cmd=_render-content&content_ID=developer/howto_api_masspay

Clarification edit: Basically you use the mass-pay API call. However, even though it's called mass pay, I believe you can send payments to just one person with it.

Aaron
Yeah, I think this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.
Joe
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You might want to check out the Paypal API documentation

David Gelhar
Good link, I've used the NVP before to create and get recurring payments, but didn't know about the "do" side of it. I should of thought to look at this page before asking this question :-(
Joe