4.3
3.19M reviews
100M+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

GET READY FOR THE ALL-IN-ONE PAYPAL APP
Join the millions of people who trust PayPal to send, spend, & manage their transactions without sharing financial information.
The PayPal App lets you shop online and in person, send & receive money and raise or donate for a good cause - right from your phone.

SEND & RECEIVE MONEY
A simple, secure way to quickly send & receive money to family and friends.
Exchange messages to make payments between friends more fun & less awkward & more interesting with our animations, emojis & range of themes.
With encryption technology, we go the distance to help make sure your money transfers are secure.

SEND MONEY GLOBALLY
Transfer money using our Xoom service to 130+ countries, even if the recipient doesn't have a PayPal or Xoom account.

BUY NOW, PAY LATER
Keep track of all your PayPal Pay in 3 and PayPal Credit repayments.2

2 Subject to status. UK residents only. Late fees apply for purchases made on or before 30 September 2021. PayPal is a responsible lender. Pay in 3 performance may influence your credit score. T&Cs apply.

PAY IN PERSON
Paying in person is as easy as scanning a QR code at checkout - and it's contactless. You don't have to handle cards, or cash, simply use the app.

PAY HOW YOU WANT
Add your debit or credit cards or link your bank accounts for extra flexibility at checkout. You'll even be able to continue collecting rewards points.*
*subject to credit card provider

GET INSTANT NOTIFICATIONS
Whether shopping at your usual store or somewhere new, we help keep checkout fast & your eligible purchases protected. You also get instant spend notifications, so you can easily keep track of all your online hauls.

KEEP YOUR BILLS IN ONE PLACE
Manage your subscriptions & household bills, all from one place.

DONATE & RAISE FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Give to support causes you care about through the app or at checkout.
Raise money for yourself, friends in need, or local businesses that need a boost.

PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. is duly licenced as a Luxembourg credit institution in the sense of Article 2 of the law of 5 April 1993 on the financial sector as amended and is under the prudential supervision of the Luxembourg supervisory authority, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier, with registered office in L-1150 Luxembourg. Deemed authorised & regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The nature & extent of consumer protections may differ from those for firms based in the UK. Details of the Temporary Permissions Regime, which allows EEA-based firms to operate in the UK for a limited period while seeking full authorisation, are available on the Financial Conduct Authority’s website.
Updated on
29 Apr 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region and age The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Personal info
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 7 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.3
3.13M reviews
Tina Smith
19 March 2024
Update: app is very easy to use. No issues. I've used this app for years and I have to agree with the latest reviews. The app is buggy now. I use my fingerprint and it wouldn't stay up very long then would ask me for a pattern. I never set up a pattern so it's wrong no matter what I select. I uninstalled then reinstalled and now it's just stuck on the yellow background with the blue logo and won't open at all. Need to check what you did in the last update because it messed up the app.
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PayPal Mobile
30 September 2022
Hi- We're sorry that you're having trouble with the app. Try uninstalling and reinstalling and clearing cache. If you need further assistance, contact customer service at https://bit.ly/ContactPayPal. -Lisa
Matt Hoover
22 March 2024
The security has turned into the most frustrating part of using the app since joining in 1999. Logged in through my phone and went through the picture verification for almost 10 minutes and easily 100 pictures. Got tired of it, closed the app entirely, reopened, and had zero issues with zero verification needed. App didn't have an update needed, Pixel 7 Pro is up to date, and connected to Fiber WiFi. Fix it!
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PayPal Mobile
23 March 2024
Hi, thanks for the post. We're sorry to hear about the trouble you've had with the security issue. Access your account from a desktop web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. Clear cache, cookies, and history from your web browser. If still no luck then you need to visit our help center page at http://paypal.com via phone or message option - Lohith!
Jason Baker
5 April 2024
Frustrating, I have used this app for years to transfer funds and to access my credit account to make my payment. All of a sudden, the interface no longer shows my credit account balance and payment due. It took me several minutes to dig through the different menus before I found my credit account to schedule my payment. Very bad customer service, PayPal. Almost like you want us to miss payments. Please fix this.
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What's new

We have completely revised the PayPal app to make it even faster, clearer and more personal for you.

Also NEW:
- Reply with a message when receiving or sending money
- Create fundraising campaigns for yourself or others with the Generosity Network
- Pay by scanning a QR code at participating retailers.
- Keep track of all your PayPal Pay in 3 and PayPal Credit repayments.2