PayPal Account Types



Why Use PayPal?
  • Faster than sending checks or money orders

  • Industry-leading fraud prevention helps keep you safe

  • Financial information is kept private and secure

  • eBay Tools and Merchant Services are free to use

  • Accepted on eBay and merchant websites

  • Payments can be made locally or in 190 countries and regions worldwide

  Signing up for a PayPal account is free and there's no charge to send money. PayPal's low transaction fees are applied when Premier and Business Account holders receive money.

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Account Benefits Personal Premier Business
Send money
24-hour fraud surveillance
Customer Service availability
eBay Tools Limited
Merchant Services Limited
Accept credit or debit cards Limited
PayPal Debit Card  
Multi-user access    

PayPal allows members to have one Personal account and one Premier or Business account. However, each PayPal account must contain unique email addresses and financial information. You may upgrade your account at any time.