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Paying for items

Have you won or bought an item? Congratulations on your purchase! When it comes time to pay, our payment methods make it easy.

Top questions

How do I know how much to pay?

How do I confirm my postage address?

How do I mark my item as paid or posted?

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Go to My eBay, and click the Won link on the left side of the page. Locate the item you purchased. If the Paid icon is blue, you've paid for your item. If the icon is gray, you might need to make a payment or update your payment status.
Contact your seller if you have any questions about your payment status. On the item page, click the Contact Seller link.
Go to PayPal and click the Sign Up link at the top of the page.
You can find most of the answers to your PayPal questions by using PayPal’s Help Centre. If you need additional assistance, contact PayPal Customer Service.
Help topics

Basics

How to pay on eBay

Learn how to pay for items.


Choosing a payment method

Some payment options offer more protection than others.


Sending payments with PayPal

Send payments securely online using a credit card or bank account.

Using vouchers

Find out how to redeem your voucher.


Making an immediate payment

If a listing requires immediate payment, you'll need to pay for the item in order to win it.


Using escrow services

An escrow service collects, holds, and sends your payment to the seller.
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Accepted payments policy