How does PayPal work

How does PayPal work?

PayPal can be used to send and receive payments through the internet.Once you sign up for a PayPal account, you can send and receive money online.When you send money, you can choose to fund your payments from your PayPal account balance, a credit card, or your bank account. Recipients are then notified via an email from PayPal that they have received a payment from you.

How PayPal Works

To make a PayPal purchase:
Select PayPal during checkout on a merchant website or eBay
Choose to fund your PayPal purchase with a credit card, bank account, or other source
Funds are transferred securely through PayPal and money is deposited into the seller's PayPal account

To make a PayPal payment:

Buyer selects PayPal as a payment option on your website or eBay listing
Buyer chooses to pay with a credit card, bank account, or other source
Money is deposited into your PayPal account
You can transfer money from your PayPal account to your bank account, or spend it online

Why is PayPal the Way to Pay Online?

PayPal saves you time
Keep all your financial information in one place
Use different credit cards for different purchases
Make payments directly from your bank account
No more hassle typing credit card numbers each time you make a purchase
Faster than money orders and checks - no waiting for the mail, no waiting in line at the bank

PayPal is trusted worldwide
More than 50 million member accounts and growing
Used across the world in 190 countries and regions
Widely accepted on merchant websites, preferred on eBay

PayPal is safe
Your financial information is never shared
Sellers never see credit card or bank account numbers
Experienced fraud prevention team fights fraud before it happens

PayPal is cost-effective
It's always free to make purchases
Affordable pricing for all businesses

PayPal is easy to use
Sign up for PayPal