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Why should I pay using PayPal?

You can send and receive payments quickly and securely without sharing your bank account or other financial details.

PayPal is the most popular* payment method on eBay because it's:

  • Fast - Send instant payments online using your bank account or credit card.
  • Easy - Pay with the click of a button. No need to type in your bank account or credit card details.
  • Secure - Your financial information remains private and is never shared with the person you are transacting with.
  • Protection - PayPal Buyer Protection now offers even greater coverage of up to $3000 on eligible items.
  • Free - Paying for your purchases using PayPal will cost you nothing.
  • Global - PayPal is trusted worldwide, accepted by millions of eBay sellers and allows you to pay in 16 currencies.

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* Source: PayPal metrics 2007

How does PayPal work?

PayPal is a secure way of paying for your purchases - by linking either your bank account or credit card or both - but without sharing all your private details with the seller.

The PayPal Buyer Protection Program is also subject to the terms and conditions in PayPal's User Agreement, incorporating the Buyer Protection Program Policy which includes detail on eligibility criteria and the discretionary nature of the Program. This communication is not intended as, and should not be taken as, financial product advice.

The PayPal service is provided by PayPal Australia Pty Limited (ABN 93 111 195 389) which holds an Australian Financial Services Licence, number 304962. You should consider the Product Disclosure Statement before deciding to sign-up for or use the PayPal online payment service at https://www.PayPal.com.au