Fastlane by PayPal gives guest shoppers a faster way to complete checkout using saved shipping and payment information. Available through MivaPay, Fastlane recognizes returning shoppers by their email address and lets them reuse information saved with Fastlane at participating online stores.
Shoppers do not need a PayPal account to use Fastlane.
Fastlane is available for guest checkout only. It does not support shoppers who are logged into their storefront accounts or baskets containing subscription products.
Before You Begin
To use Fastlane, your store must meet the following requirements:
- Miva 26R3 (26.03.00) or later
- MivaPay installed and connected to an active payment-processing account
Fastlane enabled in MivaPay settings
If you haven't set up MivaPay, see the MivaPay documentation for more information.
Setting Up Fastlane
Fastlane is included with MivaPay, so you don't need to install a separate module.
Miva offers free setup assistance for merchants who want help configuring MivaPay and Fastlane, including any necessary storefront template updates. Contact Miva Support if you'd prefer help with setup.
You can also configure Fastlane yourself using the following steps.
Step 1. Install MivaPay
- In Miva Admin, go to Settings > Modules.
- Search for MivaPay.
- Select Connect MivaPay.
- Follow the onboarding process to connect your payment-processing account.
During onboarding, merchants can use an existing eligible PayPal business account to prefill information or enter their business information manually.
Step 2. Enable Fastlane
Once MivaPay is connected, enable Fastlane in your payment settings.
- Go to Settings → Payment Settings → MivaPay.
- Under Settings, select Fastlane Enabled.
- Click Update to save your changes.
Fastlane is disabled by default for both new and upgraded stores.
Step 3. Add Fastlane to Your Storefront
When a store with MivaPay is upgraded to 26R3, Miva adds the Fastlane settings and supporting resources, including a checkout page and a content section for the Order Customer Information (OCST) page.
Depending on your storefront's templates, you may need to make additional changes to display the Fastlane checkout option.
Contact Miva Support if you need assistance updating your storefront templates.
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Shoppers can begin guest checkout by entering their email address in the Express Checkout section.
Returning Fastlane Shoppers
When a shopper enters an email address associated with an existing Fastlane profile, they can verify their identity using a one-time passcode and select saved shipping and payment information.
This allows returning Fastlane shoppers to complete checkout without entering all their information again.
New Fastlane Shoppers
If the email address isn't associated with a Fastlane profile, the shopper continues through guest checkout.
They can enter their shipping information, choose an available shipping method, and complete their purchase. Fastlane may offer the option to save their information for future purchases at participating stores.