Why Choose PayPal?
Pay securely for your online purchases
Shop securely at eBay and thousands of online stores. When you pay with PayPal, we don’t expose your financial information to the merchant.
Send money quickly and easily
Pay for purchases and send money from 190 countries and regions. All you need is the recipient's email address. Recipients don’t need a PayPal account – they can sign up when they receive your payment.
Accepted worldwide
PayPal is accepted by thousands of businesses worldwide and is the preferred payment method on eBay.
Easy to sign up, easy to use
Signing up for a PayPal account is easy - it takes just a few minutes. Once you've signed up, you can send your payment in minutes.
See What You Can Do with Paypal
1. Shop securely
When you pay with PayPal, we don’t expose your financial information to the merchant. Plus, thousands of online stores offer PayPal. Learn more
2. Send and receive money
Pay for purchases and send money from 190countries and regions. All you need is the recipient's email address. Recipients don’t need a PayPal account - they can sign up when they receive your payment. Send or request money
3. Pay with your bank account
Use your bank account for PayPal payments - it’s like paying with cash. Check the countries and regions where you can pay with your bank account. Link your accounts
4. Pay with your debit or credit card
Use your debit or credit card for PayPal payments - instantly and securely. Link your accounts
5. Sell on eBay and beyond
Whether you’re cleaning out your closet or selling goods or services online, you can use your PayPal account to get paid.
6. Stay safer online
We don’t expose your financial information, which helps protect you online.
7. Send money in multiple currencies
Send and receive money domestically, in 24 international currencies and in 190 countries and regions.
IS Paypal Free to Use?
There's no charge to open a PayPal account and to transfer money from your bank account to your PayPal account.
There are fees in other cases, such as:
1. Receiving payment for goods and services.
2. Receiving payments from friends and family made using a debit or credit card.
3. Receiving a payment from someone in another country.
