API Reference : Resources

The Order API provides interfaces that lets shoppers pay for items (for both eBay guest and eBay member buyers). It also lets them track the payment and shipping status of the order. It enables eBay partners to use the Post Order API for returns and cancellations for eBay member buyers.

The Order API has the following resources:

• checkout_session: Lets eBay members purchase items using PayPal or a credit card.
• guest_checkout_session: Lets eBay guests purchase items using a credit card or PayPal Checkout.
• proxy_guest_checkout_session: Lets eBay guests purchase items through a vault service provider (VSP).   *Note:* Due to the requirement of having a VSP, this resource is not available in the eBay API Explorer.
• guest_purchase_order and purchase_order: Lets eBay partners track the payment status and show the buyers their purchase order.

checkout_session

Method Name	HTTP Method	Path	Summary	Samples
applyCoupon	POST	/checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/apply_coupon	(Limited Release) You must be whitelisted to use this method. Applies a coupon to all the eligible items in the order.	View applyCoupon - /checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/apply_coupon
getCheckoutSession	GET	/checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}	Retrieves the specified eBay member checkout session details.	View getCheckoutSession - /checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}
initiateCheckoutSession	POST	/checkout_session/initiate	Creates a eBay member checkout session. This is the first step in performing a checkout.	View initiateCheckoutSession - /checkout_session/initiate
placeOrder	POST	/checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/place_order	Pays for the items in the specified an eBay member checkout session.	View placeOrder - /checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/place_order
removeCoupon	POST	/checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/remove_coupon	(Limited Release) You must be whitelisted to use this method. Removes a coupon from the checkout session.	View removeCoupon - /checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/remove_coupon
updatePaymentInfo	POST	/checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_payment_info	Updates the payment method in an eBay member session.	View updatePaymentInfo - /checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_payment_info
updateQuantity	POST	/checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_quantity	Updates the quantity of the specified line item for a eBay member checkout.	View updateQuantity - /checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_quantity
updateShippingAddress	POST	/checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_shipping_address	Updates the shipping address for the specified line item in a eBay member checkout session.	View updateShippingAddress - /checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_shipping_address
updateShippingOption	POST	/checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_shipping_option	Updates the shipping method in an eBay member checkout session.	View updateShippingOption - /checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_shipping_option

guest_checkout_session

Method Name	HTTP Method	Path	Summary	Samples
applyGuestCoupon	POST	/guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/apply_coupon	(Limited Release) You must be whitelisted to use this method. Applies a coupon to all the eligible items in the order.	View applyGuestCoupon - /guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/apply_coupon
getGuestCheckoutSession	GET	/guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}	Retrieves the specified guest checkout session details.	View getGuestCheckoutSession - /guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}
initiateGuestCheckoutSession	POST	/guest_checkout_session/initiate	Creates an eBay guest checkout session. This is the first step in performing a checkout.	View initiateGuestCheckoutSession - /guest_checkout_session/initiate
initiateGuestPayment	POST	/guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/initiate_payment	Enables eBay guests to pay for their items, using a variety of financial instruments, using PayPal Checkout. Note: This method requires integration of PayPal's checkout.js on the client side.	View initiateGuestPayment - /guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/initiate_payment
placeGuestOrder	POST	/guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/place_order	Pays for the items in the specified eBay guest checkout session.	View placeGuestOrder - /guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/place_order
removeGuestCoupon	POST	/guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/remove_coupon	(Limited Release) You must be whitelisted to use this method. Removes a coupon from the checkout session.	View removeGuestCoupon - /guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/remove_coupon
updateGuestPaymentInfo	POST	/guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_payment_info	Updates the payment method in an eBay guest checkout session.	View updateGuestPaymentInfo - /guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_payment_info
updateGuestQuantity	POST	/guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_quantity	Updates the quantity of the specified line item in an eBay guest checkout session.	View updateGuestQuantity - /guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_quantity
updateGuestShippingAddress	POST	/guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_shipping_address	Updates the shipping address for the specified line item in an eBay guest checkout session.	View updateGuestShippingAddress - /guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_shipping_address
updateGuestShippingOption	POST	/guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_shipping_option	Updates the shipping method in an eBay proxy guest checkout session.	View updateGuestShippingOption - /guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_shipping_option

proxy_guest_checkout_session

Method Name	HTTP Method	Path	Summary	Samples
applyProxyGuestCoupon	POST	/proxy_guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/apply_coupon	(Limited Release) You must be whitelisted to use this method. Applies a coupon to all the eligible items in the order.	View applyProxyGuestCoupon - /proxy_guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/apply_coupon
getProxyGuestCheckoutSession	GET	/proxy_guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}	Retrieves the specified eBay proxy guest checkout session details.	View getProxyGuestCheckoutSession - /proxy_guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}
initiateProxyGuestCheckoutSession	POST	/proxy_guest_checkout_session/initiate	Creates an eBay proxy guest checkout session that includes the buyers payment information.	View initiateProxyGuestCheckoutSession - /proxy_guest_checkout_session/initiate
placeProxyGuestOrder	POST	/proxy_guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/place_order	Pays for the items in the specified eBay proxy guest checkout session.	View placeProxyGuestOrder - /proxy_guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/place_order
removeProxyGuestCoupon	POST	/proxy_guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/remove_coupon	(Limited Release) You must be whitelisted to use this method. Removes a coupon from the checkout session.	View removeProxyGuestCoupon - /proxy_guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/remove_coupon
updateProxyGuestPaymentInfo	POST	/proxy_guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_payment_info	Adds or updates the payment method in an eBay proxy guest checkout session. Note: This endpoint is invoked by the VSP (vault service provider) on behalf of the eBay partner.	View updateProxyGuestPaymentInfo - /proxy_guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_payment_info
updateProxyGuestQuantity	POST	/proxy_guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_quantity	Updates the quantity of the specified line item in an eBay proxy guest checkout session.	View updateProxyGuestQuantity - /proxy_guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_quantity
updateProxyGuestShippingAddress	POST	/proxy_guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_shipping_address	Updates the shipping address for the specified line item in an eBay proxy guest checkout session.	View updateProxyGuestShippingAddress - /proxy_guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_shipping_address
updateProxyGuestShippingOption	POST	/proxy_guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_shipping_option	Updates the shipping method in an eBay proxy guest checkout session.	View updateProxyGuestShippingOption - /proxy_guest_checkout_session/{checkoutSessionId}/update_shipping_option