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Paying For An Item
How Can I Pay For My Item?

Sellers on eBay.com.au are required to offer PayPal as a payment method in their listings. You can pay via PayPal by using your existing PayPal account balance (if any), or a credit/debit card or bank account. Your PayPal account balance is the default source for payments. We recommend that sellers send the item to you once they have received payment, so ensure that you pay promptly. Some items may also be available for you to pay on pick up (i.e paid for when picking up the item) but this can only be offered in conjunction with PayPal.


How Can I Pay By PayPal?
Click on the Pay Now button and you’ll be taken through eBay’s checkout process.

If the seller has specified postage and handling costs, you’ll be asked to confirm your postal address, then taken to the PayPal Web site to send your payment. If you do not already have a PayPal account, you can sign up for one. With PayPal you can specify how you would like to fund your PayPal payment (PayPal balance, bank account or credit / debit card) and send the payment. That's all there is to it.

PayPal Buyer Protection

When using PayPal on eBay.com.au you can also be confident that your purchase could be eligible for PayPal Buyer Protection if the purchased item doesn't arrive or if it is significantly not as described by the seller. Exclusions and conditions apply. Read the PayPal Buyer Protection policy for full details and the PayPal Acceptable Use policy for exclusions.

How Can I Pay on pick up?
For larger items, some sellers offer the option of paying for the item when it is picked up in person. You can also have items delivered to your nearest post office. Australia Post will take delivery of your payment and forward the seller the payment by money order. Sellers offering pay on pick up must do so in conjunction with PayPal.

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