About PayPal
PayPal is an online payment service for sending money, paying for purchases and getting paid. It keeps a digital wallet and lets you link bank accounts and cards to it.
What it does
PayPal lets people and businesses send and request payments through an account. You can pay online merchants with payment methods you have stored, and the service keeps your transactions in one place. Buyer Protection covers eligible purchases, subject to limits and the terms of the user agreement for your country.
Key features
- Send and request money by name, email or phone
- Store cards and bank accounts for faster checkout
- Track payments and transactions from one account
- Buyer Protection on eligible purchases
- Mobile app to spend, send and manage money
Who it's for
Shoppers who want to pay online without typing card details each time, freelancers and small sellers who need to get paid, and anyone who often sends money to friends or family. Businesses can open a business account type to accept payments.
Pricing and good to know
You can sign up for a free account online or through the app. Fees apply when you convert currency or send money to an account in another country. An account is required to send and receive money, and Buyer Protection depends on eligible purchases and local terms.
Highlights
- Send and request payments by name, email or phone number
- Store cards and bank accounts for faster checkout
- Track payments and transactions from one account
- Buyer Protection on eligible purchases, subject to terms
- Mobile app to spend, send and manage money
