Frequently asked questions

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Why offering Pay in 4 can help your business

Helps boost sales

Offering instalment options can help drive conversion and customer loyalty.

Gets you paid up front

Receive complete payment when orders are processed and we’ll take care of billing.

Increases order value

Shoppers may spend more if they know they can pay over time.

Attracts repeat customers

69% of Pay in 4 customers in Australia are repeat users.1

Pay in 4 helps convert and retain customers

50 %
Pay in 4 has been used by 50% of BNPL users, a 39% increase from 2022.2
100 %
Pay in 4 has driven a 100% increase in average order value compared to PayPal’s standard average order value.3
81 %
of Australians trust PayPal to keep their payments secure.4

Enable Pay in 4 messaging to help boost conversion

Automatically promote Pay in 4 on your site at key points of the shopping journey. Customers are more likely to buy if they know they can pay in instalments—so you’re more likely to make a sale.

27 %
of Australians are BNPL users, this is an uplift of 7% from 2022.5

Included with PayPal Checkout

It’s easy to add Pay in 4 messaging through your ecommerce platform or custom site once you have PayPal Checkout.

Meet customers where they’re at

Pay in 4 messaging will dynamically present instalment payment options based on the product price while customers shop.

Useful business insights

Get reports that show sales, average order value, and customer info from instalment payment purchases—available only when you add Pay in 4 messaging.

Automatic updates

Once you enable dynamic messaging, new Pay Later options are automatically added at checkout when available.

How Pay in 4 works for your customers

Shoppers are presented with Pay in 4

We'll automatically show the relevant Pay in 4 offer at checkout.

They choose Pay in 4

Customers make a 25% payment and then pay the balance in three fortnightly interest-free payments. You'll get paid in full upfront.

We make it easy

Payments will be made automatically. Customers can review plan details online or in the app.

Pay in 4 is already available on these ecommerce platforms

Great for your customers and your bottom line

Compare our Pay Later features
For your business Pay in 4
Payment in full at checkout
Integration​ Included with PayPal Checkout
Price Included with PayPal Checkout at no additional cost. Explore pricing
Seller Protection6
Compare our Pay Later features
For your customers Pay in 4
Purchase amount $30 to $2000
Number of payments 4 payments​
Time between payments 25% payment at purchase, then 3 fortnightly payments
APR 0%
Repayment method​ Debit card, credit card, or confirmed bank account​
Purchase Protection​7

Steps to get Pay in 4

1. Sign up

It all starts with a PayPal Business account. If you already have a Personal account, it's easy to upgrade or create a new Business account.

2. Set up PayPal Checkout

Connect your PayPal account to your ecommerce platform or code your custom PayPal Checkout. If you already have PayPal Checkout, make sure you’ve upgraded to the latest version.

3. Enable dynamic messaging

To show Pay in 4 promotional offers to shoppers while they browse your site, enable Pay in 4 messaging.