Incorrect currency being passed to Paypal

[JohnPlane]

I have been running OS Commerce for quite some time now, but today noticed a weird error. It is quite possible that this has been like this since I set it up.

 

All my items are listed in £ (GBP) with Euro and $ configured in the 'currencies' section.

 

When someone makes a purchase in either Euro or $ the amount being passed to Paypal remains the £ amount even though it is shown as the customers local currency.

 

When I check the order details OS Commerce it shows this:-

PayPal IPN Verified [Completed (Verified; 11.25EUR); PayPal transaction value (11.25) does not match order value (13.00)]

 

Anyone have any ideas?

[♥14steve14]

Did you set up the currencies correctly and have you been updating them as the rates fluctuate all the time.

 

Setup happens in admin - localization - currencies and then enter the correct exchange rate for your particular currency.

[Jack_mcs]

@@JohnPlane There is the "switch to default currency" setting in My Store. Make sure that is set and that your default currency is the correct one.

[JohnPlane]

Did you set up the currencies correctly and have you been updating them as the rates fluctuate all the time.

 

Setup happens in admin - localization - currencies and then enter the correct exchange rate for your particular currency.

Yes the currencies are both set up and are updated.

 

@@JohnPlane There is the "switch to default currency" setting in My Store. Make sure that is set and that your default currency is the correct one.

 

The default currency is £(GBP).

 

The prices shown on my site are in £ abd it appears to be these that are being passed to Paypal even if the buyer is paying in Euro or Dollars.

 

In this example:-

PayPal IPN Verified [Completed (Verified; 11.25EUR); PayPal transaction value (11.25) does not match order value (13.00)]

Seems to know that the order was for €13 but the customer was charged €11.23 which is what the £ value is.

[Jack_mcs]

That's what the switch setting I mentioned is for. Also, I haven't looked lately but there might be a setting in your paypal account for how currencies are handled.