Frequently asked questions

Join the millions around the world who love PayPal

Easily and securely spend, send, and manage your transactions—all in one place. Download the app on your phone or sign up for free online.

Download the app on your phone or sign up for free online.

A QR code you can scan with the camera on your phone to download the PayPal app

Pay how you’d like

Link a bank account. Add a card. Shop away.

Use your bank account or cards to spend or send money. Shop and continue earning your credit card rewards points on eligible transactions.1

Track your purchases

Manage everyday PayPal transactions, from grocery bills to new clothes, in the app that makes it easy to monitor your payments in one place.

Adding a payment method?

We’ll show you how.

Add a bank or card

Select the plus icon to add your cards or bank account.

Link your account

Manually enter your info to verify your card and billing address.

Start shopping

Now you’re ready to make purchases almost anywhere online with your PayPal account.

Add cards and banks

Load your digital wallet.

Link credit or debit cards, and bank accounts to easily track spending no matter how you pay.