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Pay Later Messaging Settings

The Pay Later Messaging settings page allows you to display promotional messages about PayPal's Pay Later financing options throughout your WooCommerce store. These messages inform customers about available payment plans and help increase conversion rates by showcasing flexible payment options before they reach checkout.

Pay Later messaging can be strategically placed on product pages, cart pages, checkout pages, shop/category pages, and mini-cart widgets. Each location offers customizable layouts, colors, logos, and positioning to match your store's design while effectively communicating financing options to potential customers.

Checkout Page Settings

Enabled

Enable this option to display the Pay Later messaging on your checkout page. When activated, customers will see promotional messages about PayPal's financing options during the checkout process, potentially reducing cart abandonment by presenting flexible payment alternatives at the final purchase stage.

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If PayLater does not display then it means the customer is not eligible to use PayLater.

Default: Disabled

When enabled the PayLater messaging will be visible on the checkout page.

Location

This setting determines where the Pay Later message appears on the checkout page. Choose "Below order total" to display the message near the order summary where customers review their purchase, or "Above PayPal button" to position it directly above PayPal payment options for maximum visibility when customers are selecting their payment method.

Default: Below order total

Layout

Select the visual style for your Pay Later messaging. "Text" provides a clean, minimal message that integrates seamlessly with most store designs, while "Flex" offers a more prominent banner-style display with enhanced visual appeal and customizable background colors.

Default: Text

Text Color

Choose the text color for Pay Later messages when using the text layout. Select from black, white, monochrome, or grayscale options to ensure the messaging complements your checkout page design and maintains proper contrast for readability.

Default: Black

Text Size

Set the font size for Pay Later messaging text, ranging from 10 to 16 pixels. Larger sizes create more prominent messaging that draws customer attention, while smaller sizes provide subtle promotional information without overwhelming the checkout experience.

Default: 12

Logo Type

Select which PayPal logo style appears in the Pay Later messaging. "Primary" displays the standard PayPal logo, "Alternative" shows a different PayPal logo variant, "Inline" integrates the logo within the text flow, and "None" removes the logo entirely for text-only messaging.

Default: Primary

Logo Position

Control where the PayPal logo appears relative to the Pay Later message text. Position the logo on the left for traditional branding placement, on the right for alternative visual flow, or at the top for prominent logo display above the message content.

Default: Left

Background Color

When using the flex layout, this setting controls the background color of the Pay Later message banner. Choose from blue, black, white, white with no border, gray, monochrome, or grayscale options to match your store's color scheme and create appropriate visual contrast.

Default: Blue

Flex Ratio

Set the width-to-height ratio for flex layout Pay Later messages. Options include 1x1 (square), 1x4 (tall rectangle), 8x1 (wide banner), and 20x1 (very wide banner). Different ratios work better in different checkout page layouts and design configurations.

Default: 8x1

Cart Page Settings

Enabled

Enable this option to display the Pay Later messaging on your cart page. When activated, customers will see financing options while reviewing their cart contents, helping them understand payment alternatives before proceeding to checkout and potentially increasing their likelihood to complete the purchase.

Default: Disabled

When enabled the PayLater messaging will be visible on the cart page.

Location

Choose where the Pay Later message appears on the cart page. "Below cart total" positions the message near the order summary where customers review their total cost, while "Above PayPal button" places it directly above PayPal payment options for immediate visibility when customers are ready to checkout.

Default: Below cart total

Layout

Select the visual presentation style for cart page Pay Later messaging. "Text" provides clean, understated messaging that integrates naturally with cart page elements, while "Flex" creates a more prominent banner-style display that draws greater customer attention to financing options.

Default: Text

Text Color

Set the text color for Pay Later messages on the cart page when using text layout. Choose from black, white, monochrome, or grayscale to ensure proper contrast and readability while maintaining consistency with your cart page design theme.

Default: Black

Text Size

Configure the font size for cart page Pay Later messaging, with options from 10 to 16 pixels. Adjust the size based on your cart page layout and the prominence you want to give financing option information relative to other cart elements.

Default: 12

Logo Type

Choose the PayPal logo style for cart page messaging. "Primary" uses the standard PayPal logo, "Alternative" displays a different logo variant, "Inline" embeds the logo within message text, and "None" creates logo-free messaging for minimalist presentation.

Default: Primary

Logo Position

Determine the PayPal logo placement relative to the Pay Later message on the cart page. Left positioning provides traditional branding placement, right positioning offers alternative visual balance, and top positioning places the logo prominently above the message text.

Default: Left

Background Color

For flex layout messages on the cart page, this setting controls the banner background color. Select from blue, black, white, white without borders, gray, monochrome, or grayscale to complement your cart page design and maintain visual hierarchy.

Default: Blue

Flex Ratio

Set the dimensional ratio for flex layout Pay Later banners on the cart page. Choose from 1x1 (square), 1x4 (vertical rectangle), 8x1 (horizontal banner), or 20x1 (wide banner) based on your cart page layout and desired message prominence.

Default: 8x1

Product Page Settings

Enabled

Enable this option to display the Pay Later messaging on your product pages. When activated, customers will see financing options while browsing individual products, helping them understand payment alternatives early in their shopping journey and potentially encouraging higher-value purchases.

Default: Disabled

When enabled the PayLater messaging will be visible on the product page.

Layout

Choose the visual style for product page Pay Later messaging. "Text" provides subtle, integrated messaging that doesn't compete with product information, while "Flex" creates more prominent banner-style displays that can effectively highlight financing options for higher-priced items.

Default: Text

Text Color

Select the text color for Pay Later messages on product pages when using text layout. Choose from black, white, monochrome, or grayscale options to ensure the messaging integrates well with your product page design while maintaining readability.

Default: Black

Text Size

Set the font size for product page Pay Later messaging, ranging from 10 to 16 pixels. Consider your product page layout and information hierarchy when choosing the size to ensure financing information is visible without overwhelming product details.

Default: 12

Logo Type

Choose which PayPal logo appears in product page Pay Later messaging. "Primary" displays the standard logo, "Alternative" shows a different variant, "Inline" integrates the logo with text, and "None" removes the logo for clean, text-only messaging.

Default: Primary

Logo Position

Control the PayPal logo placement on product pages. Left positioning provides standard branding placement, right positioning offers visual variety, and top positioning creates prominent logo display above the Pay Later message content.

Default: Left

Background Color

When using flex layout on product pages, this setting determines the banner background color. Select from blue, black, white, white without borders, gray, monochrome, or grayscale to complement your product page design and color scheme.

Default: Blue

Flex Ratio

Configure the width-to-height ratio for flex layout Pay Later banners on product pages. Options include 1x1 (square), 1x4 (tall), 8x1 (wide), and 20x1 (very wide) to fit different product page layouts and design preferences.

Default: 8x1

Message Location

Determine where Pay Later messaging appears on product pages. "Above Price" positions the message prominently near pricing information, "Below Price" places it after price display for natural information flow, and "Below Add to Cart" positions it near the purchase action for maximum conversion impact.

Default: Below Price

Mini Cart Settings

Enabled

Enable this option to display the Pay Later messaging in your mini cart widget. When activated, customers will see financing options in the slide-out or dropdown cart display, providing payment alternative information in this convenient shopping tool without requiring a full cart page visit.

Default: Disabled

Location

Choose where the Pay Later message appears in the mini cart. "Below cart total" positions the message near the order summary information, while "Below checkout button" places it directly before the checkout action for immediate visibility when customers are ready to proceed.

Default: Below cart total

Layout

Select the visual presentation for mini cart Pay Later messaging. "Text" provides compact messaging suitable for limited mini cart space, while "Flex" creates more prominent display that may be more noticeable in the smaller mini cart interface.

Default: Text

Text Color

Set the text color for Pay Later messages in the mini cart when using text layout. Choose from black, white, monochrome, or grayscale to ensure proper contrast and readability within your mini cart's design and color scheme.

Default: Black

Text Size

Configure the font size for mini cart Pay Later messaging, with options from 10 to 16 pixels. Consider the limited space in mini cart interfaces when selecting the size to ensure messaging is readable without overwhelming other cart information.

Default: 12

Logo Type

Choose the PayPal logo style for mini cart messaging. "Primary" uses the standard PayPal logo, "Alternative" displays a different variant, "Inline" embeds the logo within text, and "None" creates logo-free messaging for space-efficient presentation.

Default: Primary

Logo Position

Determine PayPal logo placement in the mini cart Pay Later message. Left positioning provides standard layout, right positioning offers alternative visual flow, and top positioning places the logo above message text for prominence within the compact space.

Default: Left

Background Color

For flex layout messages in the mini cart, this setting controls the banner background color. Select from blue, black, white, white without borders, gray, monochrome, or grayscale to complement your mini cart design while maintaining message visibility.

Default: Blue

Flex Ratio

Set the dimensional ratio for flex layout Pay Later banners in the mini cart. Choose from 1x1 (square), 1x4 (vertical), 8x1 (horizontal), or 20x1 (wide) based on your mini cart layout constraints and desired message prominence.

Default: 8x1

Shop Page Settings

Enabled

Enable this option to display the Pay Later messaging on your shop and category pages. When activated, customers will see financing options while browsing product collections, helping them understand payment alternatives before viewing individual products and potentially encouraging exploration of higher-priced items.

Default: Disabled

Location

Choose where Pay Later messages appear on shop and category pages. "Below product price" positions the message near pricing information for each product listing, while "Below Add to cart button" places it near purchase actions for maximum conversion impact.

Default: Below product price

Layout

Select the visual style for shop page Pay Later messaging. "Text" provides clean messaging that integrates well with product listings, while "Flex" creates more prominent displays that can effectively highlight financing options across multiple products.

Default: Text

Text Color

Set the text color for Pay Later messages on shop pages when using text layout. Choose from black, white, monochrome, or grayscale to ensure the messaging works well with your shop page design and doesn't compete with product information.

Default: Black

Text Size

Configure the font size for shop page Pay Later messaging, ranging from 10 to 16 pixels. Consider the density of information on shop pages and choose a size that makes financing information visible without overwhelming product listings.

Default: 12

Logo Type

Choose which PayPal logo appears in shop page Pay Later messaging. "Primary" displays the standard logo, "Alternative" shows a different variant, "Inline" integrates the logo with text, and "None" removes the logo for streamlined product page presentation.

Default: Primary

Logo Position

Control PayPal logo placement on shop pages. Left positioning provides standard branding layout, right positioning offers visual variety, and top positioning creates prominent logo display above Pay Later message content for each product.

Default: Left

Background Color

When using flex layout on shop pages, this setting determines the banner background color. Select from blue, black, white, white without borders, gray, monochrome, or grayscale to complement your shop page design while maintaining message visibility across product listings.

Default: Blue

Flex Ratio

Set the width-to-height ratio for flex layout Pay Later banners on shop pages. Options include 1x1 (square), 1x4 (tall), 8x1 (wide), and 20x1 (very wide) to accommodate different shop page layouts and product grid configurations.

Default: 8x1