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Query the Paypal API using regular SQL

You're a developer. You're perfectly capable of connecting to the Paypal API and pulling down data. But why waste your time building an API integration when your skills and time are better spent elsewhere?

API integrations are hard to build and maintain. But with SyncHub, you can query your data source using a language you know and love - SQL.

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How it works

Get your Paypal data into your favourite reporting tool in just two minutes and three easy steps.

1 2 3 Connect Paypal to SyncHub

Securely connect your cloud software to SyncHub and we'll do the rest.

1 2 3 We sync your data automatically

SyncHub incrementally syncs your data and stages it in a managed data warehouse (yours, or we'll provide one for free). We check for changes so you don't have to.

1 2 3 Build your customized reports

Query and share your data using our built-in Insights platform, integrate with your artificial intelligence platforms or use reporting tools like Excel, Tableau or Power BI.

No ODBC driver required

SyncHub runs in the cloud, 24×7. There are no ODBC drivers to install or maintain, and no local computer required to cache your results. Just securely connect SyncHub to your Paypal account and you can be querying your data in just a couple of minutes.

BYOD

Want more power? How about views, stored procedures or triggers? No problem - SyncHub's Bring Your Own Database feature gives you complete control over your database.

Real-time data*

Make a change in Paypal and query it via SQL within minutes. Our feed is so quick, you'll think you're querying Paypal directly!

Your data is secure

Your Paypal data is stored using best-practice security protocols. But if you're still concerned, no worries - just use our BYOD (Bring Your Own Database) option when setting up your account.

Frequently asked questions

Not directly, no. But SyncHub's ERD model, combined with the real-time* sync from Paypal, means that it is essentially the same as querying directly.
No. Our solution is cloud-hosted, meaning no installs are required on your own computers. Furthermore, because it is cloud-hosted, SyncHub runs in the background 24-7, keeping your data up to date while you sleep.
If your SQL skills are a little rusty, we've got you covered too. Our AI-powered Query Assistant uses knowledge of your Paypal data model to create SQL queries for you - just describe your problem and watch the magic happen.
SyncHub can poll Paypal as frequently as every five minutes, however this capability may be limited by the amount of data you have and/or the type of plan you have with Paypal. The best way to find out is to simply grab a free trial of SyncHub, connect Paypal, then see for yourself.
No. SyncHub is a read-only tool and cannot reflect changes back to your cloud applications.
We currently sync Dispute, Invoice, Plan, Product, Template, Transaction, Disputed transaction, Dispute adjudication, Dispute money movement, Dispute message, Dispute evidence, Dispute supporting info, Dispute offer history, Invoice primary recipient, Invoice additional recipient, Invoice item, Invoice attachment, Invoice payment, Invoice refund, Invoice invoicer, Plan billing cycle, Template primary recipient, Template additional recipient, Template item, Template attachment, Template invoicer phone, Template item setting, Template subtotal setting, Transaction shipping info, Item details, Transaction incentive details, Disputed transaction item, Dispute message document, Dispute evidence document, Dispute evidence info, Dispute supporting info document, Invoice primary recipient billing info, Invoice primary recipient shipping info, Invoice payment transaction, Invoice refund transaction, Invoice invoicer phone, Plan billing cycle pricing tier, Template primary recipient billing phone, Dispute evidence info tracking info, Dispute evidence info refund, Invoice recipient billing phone and Invoice payment transaction shipping info (see our Data Model for full details). If there's something else you need just ask.
Your Paypal data is stored in its own dedicated data warehouse, hosted in our Microsoft Azure Sydney Data Center. If you'd like it stored somewhere else (even your own servers), just enquire about our BYOD (bring-your-own-database) option.
Absolutely. Every customer gets their very own isolated data warehouse. Database credentials are salt-encrypted...multi-factor authentication can be activated for your account...we take security very seriously. You can read more about our security best practices here.

Example queries

Check out these example queries for some inspiration

  • select iptsi.SubBuilding, iptsi.BuildingName, ipt.AmountValue, ipt.AmountCurrencyCode from [paypal].InvoicePaymentTransactionShippingInfo iptsi left join [paypal].InvoicePaymentTransaction ipt on iptsi.InvoicePaymentTransactionRemoteID = ipt.RemoteID
  • select irbp.PhoneType, irbp.ExtensionNumber, iprbi.Language, iprbi.EmailAddress from [paypal].InvoiceRecipientBillingPhone irbp left join [paypal].InvoicePrimaryRecipientBillingInfo iprbi on irbp.InvoicePrimaryRecipientBillingInfoRemoteID = iprbi.RemoteID
  • select deir.RefundID, deir.Iterator, dei.Iterator, dei.DisputeEvidenceID from [paypal].DisputeEvidenceInfoRefund deir left join [paypal].DisputeEvidenceInfo dei on deir.DisputeEvidenceInfoRemoteID = dei.RemoteID
  • select top 25 AllowedResponseOfferTypes, AllowedResponseAcknowledgeReturnItemTypes, TimePosted, Email, Note, RefundValue from [paypal].Dispute order by AllowedResponseOfferTypes
  • select top 13 GratuityValue, GratuityCurrencyCode, DueAmountValue, DueAmountCurrencyCode, CustomAmountValue, CustomAmountCurrencyCode from [paypal].Invoice order by GratuityValue
  • select top 10 UpdateTime, CreateTime, TaxPercentage, TaxInclusive, SetupFeeValue, SetupFeeCurrencyCode from [paypal].Plan order by UpdateTime
* Realtime

SyncHub's engine polls for changes every 5 minutes. However, different APIs, and different endpoints within those APIs, may impose restrictions beyond our control - thereby reducing the fidelity of your real-time feed.