What Is PayPal?

"PayPal is how individuals and businesses send and receive money online."

PayPal Makes Payments Easy

For Buyers

Choose to pay using your credit card, debit card, or bank account
Make secure purchases without revealing your credit card number or financial information
Shop using PayPal on eBay and with thousands of merchants worldwide

For Sellers

Accept credit cards, debit cards, and bank account payments for low transaction fees
Add PayPal to your website in minutes, no downtime required
Get access to a growing user base with millions of active online shoppers

What are the Benefits of Using PayPal?

It's Fast

Payments are made immediately, quicker than sending checks or money orders.

It's PrivatePay

Pal does not reveal your financial information to sellers.

It's GlobalPay

Pal is accepted worldwide, and can be used to make payments locally or internationally.


It's Easy

Send money to anyone in just a few clicks.

It's Trusted

Industry-leading fraud prevention keeps you safe and secure.

It's Cost-Effective

It's free to send money, and PayPal is affordable for businesses of all sizes.

Common Questions About PayPal