How to Add PayPal to Google Forms   

Are you looking for an easy way to collect payments through your Google Forms? Then you might have discovered that Google Forms doesn’t natively integrate with PayPal. However, there are some workarounds to achieve this goal. 

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process to add PayPal to Google Forms and introduce 123FormBuilder as an alternative that combines form creation and payment collection seamlessly.

Create Your Google Form

The first step is to create your form. For that, you must follow a number of simple steps, starting with:

1. Go to Google Forms and log in with your Google account.

2. Start a new form or open an existing one where you want to add a payment option.

3. Add fields for collecting user information, such as name, email address, and product or service details.

Adding a PayPal Payment Link to Google Forms

There are multiple methods you can use to add a PayPal payment method to your Google Form, but neither is natively integrated. The simplest way is to manually add a payment link to your form. Here are the steps to follow:

• Create the form following the above steps and add fields to collect user information (name, email, product choice, etc.).

• Generate the PayPal link by logging into your PayPal account. Navigate to Send and Request. Go to Request Money or create a PayPal.Me link. 

• Set the fixed amount of money or leave it blank if the user specifies the amount. 

• Add a new Paragraph or Section field to your Google Form. 

• Paste the PayPal link and provide your user with instructions on how to complete the transfer. Messages such as “Click the link to complete your payment, then return to submit the form.”  can help you get through to your buyer easier. 

• Test your flow. First, preview the form and make sure your payment link works. Verify that your users can return to submit the form after paying. 

The limitation of this type of “integration” is that the payment and form responses are not synchronized, meaning they require manual tracking. 

Embedding a PayPal Button Using Add-ons

This method uses add-ons to embed a PayPal button or payment option directly into your form. This means that the security link between the payment and form weakens further. You’re including a third-party add-on to the process without focusing on a secure connection. This is the process:

• Get your form ready with the required fields. 

• Go to the three-dot menu at the top right and click on it. From that list, select Add-ons and search for tools such as Formfacade and Payableforms. 

• Follow the add-on setup process by connecting to your PayPal account. 

• Add a payment field to your form and configure the payment amounts and options. 

• Embed the PayPal button in your form by using the add-on customization. Users will see the payment option directly within the form.  

• Test your integration by ensuring the button works correctly and payments go through as intended. Check that the add-on syncs payment details with the form responses. 

This workaround’s limitation is that it requires an external add-on, which can involve additional subscription fees and restricted functionalities. 

Automating Google Forms and PayPal with Zapier

A third way to add PayPal to Google Forms is to use Zapier. Zapier allows you to automate workflows by connecting Google Forms to PayPal. Here is how you do it:

• Set up your Zapier account and connect your Google Forms and PayPal accounts. 

• Create your Google form with fields for user details and payment preferences. 

• Create a Zap by going to Zapier and clicking on Create a Zap. Select Google Forms as the trigger app and choose “New Response in Spreadsheet” as the event. Link the Google Sheet associated with your form.  

• Set PayPal as the action app and select an event like “Process payment” or “Send invoice.”

• Map the form fields (e.g., email, amount) to the corresponding PayPal fields.  

• Test your workflow by submitting a test response to your form and confirm that Zapier triggers the PayPal payment or invoice. 

• Enable the Zap for live responses and start getting payments. 

This method of adding PayPal to Google Forms has limitations. You need a Zapier subscription for a multi-step workflow, and your setup may be more technical than expected. 

A Smarter Alternative: 123FormBuilder

If the steps above feel too clunky, 123FormBuilder offers a better solution. This platform allows you to create forms with integrated PayPal payments without requiring extra workarounds. Here’s why it stands out:

• Native payment integration – With 123FOrmBuilder, you can add PayPal as a payment option directly within your form. Your clients can complete their payments without needing to switch between platforms. 

• Drag and drop form creation – the form editor interface makes it easy to customize forms with product field, quantity, calculations, and more. 

• Automated notifications – You’ll receive automatic notifications for every form submission and payment, reducing manual effort.

• Secure – All payment data is handled securely, providing peace of mind for you and your users.

How to Use 123FormBuilder for PayPal Payments

Here are the steps to creating an online form with payment integration with 123FormBuilder.

With 123FormBuilder, the payment process is smooth and proficient, saving you time and giving your users a more efficient experience.

Conclusion

Take your time and make the best decision for your business. With Google Forms, you can find workarounds for adding PayPal as a payment method. As you can see, they are more difficult to set up than simply adding a built-in integration to your form, something you can easily do with 123FormBuilder. 

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