Is there a way to add messaging into a paypal checkout?
Many customers abandon their basket at payment because they think they require a paypal account. The option to pay by card is available only at the end of the checkout which is confusing for some.
Thanks!
Best Answer
You should be able to overload a block class.
Are you referring to the "You will be redirected to the PayPal website when you place an order." message in Payment Options?
A quick look reveals a few different versions according to your checkout settings, I've listed the 3 I see in the standard Mage setup below, and the class you will need to overload...
(Express Checkout)
Message : You will be redirected to the PayPal website.
Path to file : /app/code/core/Mage/Paypal/Block/Express/Form.php
Class to extend : Mage_Paypal_Block_Express_Form
Method to overload : _construct()
(Standard Checkout)
Message : You will be redirected to the PayPal website when you place an order.
Path to file : /app/code/core/Mage/Paypal/Block/Standard/Form.php
Class to extend : Mage_Paypal_Block_Standard_Form
Method to overload : _construct()
(Redirect Checkout)
Message : You will be redirected to the PayPal website in a few seconds.
Path to file : /app/code/core/Mage/Paypal/Block/Standard/Redirect.php
Class to extend : Mage_Paypal_Block_Standard_Redirect
Method to overload : _toHtml()
Roll yourself a module, extend the class you need to (from above) and modify the method listed above to use the text/markup you want.
Sorry I don't have an example to hand, try to role your own and mark the answer if you succeed, comment if you need some more help but first make sure you're 100% on Overriding Magento Blocks, Models, Helpers and Controllers
Hope this helps!