PayPal
Mailchimp
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects PayPal + Mailchimp

Add successful PayPal sales to a Mailchimp tag

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect PayPal and Mailchimp

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

PayPal and Mailchimp can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Add successful PayPal sales to a Mailchimp tag
Workflow diagram: PayPal + Mailchimp integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in PayPal

PayPal

Successful Sale in PayPal

Only successfully completed payments trigger this.

Then this action happens in Mailchimp

Mailchimp

Add Subscriber to Tag in Mailchimp

Add an email address to a tag within an audience. Note: the email address **must already be subscribed to the audience**, or this will fail.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Add successful PayPal sales to a Mailchimp tag.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect PayPal and Mailchimp to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect PayPal to Zapier.

    Connect PayPal to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your PayPal account, using PayPal credentials.

  • Connect Mailchimp to Zapier.

    Connect Mailchimp to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Mailchimp account, using Mailchimp credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.

  • Set up a Trigger action for PayPal

    Set up a Trigger action for PayPal

    Choose the following trigger: Successful Sale (Only successfully completed payments trigger this.).

  • Then set up an Action for Mailchimp

    Then set up an Action for Mailchimp

    Choose this action: Add Subscriber to Tag (Add an email address to a tag within an audience. Note: the email address **must already be subscribed to the audience**, or this will fail.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between PayPal and Mailchimp.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Add successful PayPal sales to a Mailchimp tag!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Mailchimp

    New subscriber

    Triggers when a new subscriber is added to an audience.

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  • Mailchimp

    New campaign

    Triggers when a new campaign is created or sent.

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  • Mailchimp

    New subscriber in segment or tag

    Triggers when a subscriber is added to a segment or tag within an audience.

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  • Mailchimp

    New or updated subscriber

    Triggers when a subscriber is added or updated in an audience.

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  • Mailchimp

    New unsubscriber

    Triggers when any current subscriber unsubscribes from an audience.

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  • Mailchimp

    New customer

    Triggers when a new customer is added to a selected store.

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  • PayPal

    Get user info

    Get user info

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  • PayPal

    Create a plan

    Creates and activates a billing plan.

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  • PayPal

    Activate a plan

    Sets a billing plan to the ACTIVE state. Users will be able to subscribe it.

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  • PayPal

    Deactivate plan

    Sets a billing plan to the INACTIVE state. Users will not be able to subscribe to it.

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  • PayPal

    Delete a plan

    Permanently removes a billing plan.

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  • PayPal

    Get plans

    Gets information about billing plans in a specified state.

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Apps you need

Mailchimp

Mailchimp

Email Marketing

Email and marketing platform targeted for small Business

Mailchimp is an all-in-one marketing platform that helps you design email newsletters, automate campaigns, track results and more. Grow your business smarter, faster and easier with Mailchimp.

Zapier

Zapier

Automation Platforms

No-code automation service

Zapier simplifies busy people's lives by automating web app data transfers, reducing tedious tasks, and allowing teams to collaborate effortlessly. With over 5,000 popular apps connected, it's never been easier to streamline your workflow.