When you accept PayPal, buyers are able to check out using credit cards, as well as via their PayPal account, and you and the buyer are both covered by the eBay Money Back Guarantee.
How to set up PayPal as a payment method
To use PayPal to receive payment for your eBay sales, you'll need a PayPal account. If you don't have an account, we'll ask you to sign up when you create your first listing.
When you create a listing, just select PayPal as a payment method and enter the email address associated with your PayPal account in the Payment options section of the listing form.
Remember, if you offer PayPal as a payment option on eBay (either using logos or text in the item description) you must accept all forms of PayPal payment, including payments from an existing PayPal account balance, bank account transfers, and credit card payments. You can't tell buyers that you'll only accept specific forms of PayPal payment. See our Accepted payments policy for more information. When a buyer sends you a payment through PayPal, the money is usually available in your PayPal account right away. However, in some cases, the payment might be "pending" for a few days, or it might be held by PayPal for up to 21 days.
For sellers, there's usually a fee for each payment completed through PayPal. Check with PayPal for current terms and conditions.
Tip
You can check the PayPal account information section in My eBay to see what PayPal account you have linked to your eBay account.
Additional information on PayPal
Here are some additional resources if you need help related to PayPal:
- Need to link your eBay account to your PayPal account?
- Need to update your PayPal settings?
- Want to learn about PayPal fees for receiving money?
- Having trouble with PayPal? Contact PayPal