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What is PayPal?

PayPal is a leading digital payments and financial services platform that allows users to securely shop, send money, save funds, and manage transactions across online and in-store environments. The platform provides consumers with multiple payment solutions, including PayPal checkout, debit cards, cashback credit cards, installment financing, and savings account features that support everyday financial activities. Users can conveniently pay for products and services at millions of merchants while earning cashback rewards and accessing rotating promotional offers from popular brands. PayPal’s financing tools, such as Pay in 4 and Pay Monthly, help customers spread payments over time with flexible repayment options that fit different purchasing needs. The service also makes it simple to transfer money internationally, request payments, split bills, and create money pools for group purchases or events directly through the mobile app. PayPal’s app acts as an all-in-one financial hub where users can monitor balances, manage rewards, track transactions, explore cryptocurrency features, and oversee savings accounts with competitive interest rates. The company places strong emphasis on security by using encryption technology and fraud prevention systems designed to protect sensitive financial data during transactions. Businesses benefit from PayPal’s broad payment acceptance, trusted reputation, and seamless checkout experiences that can help improve customer confidence and conversion rates. Consumers can use PayPal across desktops, smartphones, and physical retail locations, giving them flexibility in how and where they complete purchases. The platform also supports digital wallets and contactless payments, making transactions quicker and more convenient for modern shoppers. PayPal continues to evolve by adding new financial tools, merchant integrations, and rewards programs that strengthen its position within the fintech industry.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.

Integrations

Offers API?:
Yes, PayPal provides an API

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Company Facts

Company Name:
PayPal
Date Founded:
1998
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
www.paypal.com

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Online Training
Support
Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

PayPal Categories and Features

Payment Processing Software

ACH Check Transactions
Bitcoin Compatible
Debit Card Support
Gift Card Management
Mobile Payments
Online Payments
POS Transactions
Receipt Printing
Recurring Billing
Signature Capture

Payment Gateways

ACH / eCheck support
Buyer Authentication
Credit / Debit Support
Customer Information Storage
Fraud Prevention
Invoicing
Multi-Currency
PCI Compliance
Point-of-Sale (POS)
Recurring Billing / Subscriptions
Reporting / Analytics

Mobile Payment App

ACH Support
Contactless / NFC
Credit Card Support
Cryptocurrency Support
Debit Card Support
In-App Payments
In-Store Payments
Micropayments
P2P Payments
eCommerce Payments

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PayPal Customer Reviews

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  • Reviewer Name: Misty R.
    Position: Software Designer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    PayPal pros!

    Date: May 23 2020
    Summary

    PayPal is a godsend on most occasions. Just be very careful not to use unusual activity or you may have to wait before you can get back in your account. However it is for your protection.

    Positive

    I love that PayPal literally makes it as easy as a couple of clicks to send money. Whether it's to friends and family or for goods and services. All it takes is a couple clicks.

    Negative

    I don't like how sometimes no matter what you do PayPal will lock your account and it can take days to get back in.

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  • Reviewer Name: Chet N.
    Position: Ceo
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Layout
    Ease Of Use
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    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Works great

    Updated: Apr 28 2020
    Summary

    Overall it's great and works well to integrate with software programs where you need to accept online payments.

    Positive

    Excellent way to accept online payments and integrate into your website. It's very versatile as well.

    Negative

    Processing costs are higher than most but it's still about the same.

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