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PayPal

One of the world's most recognized digital payment platforms, operating in over 200 markets with support for 130+ currencies. PayPal offers buyer protection, a trusted checkout experience, and multiple payment options including pay-later services through Venmo. A go-to choice for e-commerce businesses seeking broad consumer recognition and trust.

Fees from
2.9% + $0.30 + split fees
Settlement
3–5 business days
Coverage
Global
Payment methods
19
Dev tools
Sandbox Webhooks

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PayPal overview

Best for

Global e-commerce

Key features

Crypto Support
Enterprise
Instant Payments
Instant Sandbox
Low Fees

PayPal pricing & fees

Pricing structure

Pricing
2.9% + $0.30 + split fees
Your business must be registered in
Not disclosed
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
1998

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PayPal settlement & payouts

Payouts

Settlement time
3–5 business days
Settlement currencies
Not collected yet

PayPal API & integration

API Profile

Sandbox
Available
Webhooks
Supported

Platforms

MobileOnlinePos

Official SDKs

Android.NETiOSJAVAJAVASCRIPTNodePHPPYTHONRUBYTYPESCRIPT

PayPal coverage & payment methods

Regions

AfricaAsiaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastNorth AmericaOceania

Supported countries

4 countries
AUDEGBUS

Payment methods

AmexApple PayBancontactBank TransferBlikBnplCryptoDiscoverEpsGiropayGoogle PayIdealMastercardPaypalPrzelewy24SofortTrustlyVenmoVisa

PayPal licensing & compliance

Legal & Compliance

Licensed entity · regulatorily responsible

PAYPAL AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED

Australia

Licenses

License AU

ASIC Australian Financial Services Licence (AU)

Australian Securities and Investments Commission

Licensed entity · regulatorily responsible

PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A.

Luxembourg

LEI 549300ZV1RSA9F0LU821
Reg. number
B118349
Registered address
22-24, Boulevard Royal, Luxembourg, L-2449, LU

Licenses

Banking License LU

CSSF Credit Institution License (LU)

Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (Luxembourg)

Corporate structure

Other entities disclosed in the provider's corporate filings or impressum. Ownership relationships are not yet captured — relative role is informational only.

PayPal, Inc.

United States

LEI 5493005X2GO78EFZ3E94
Reg. number
5684361
Registered address
2211 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95131

License numbers & register records

2 license numbers · 4 register records on file for PayPal, with status history and links to verify each one at the regulator — free with a PaymentProviders account.

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Certifications

GDPR
PCI DSS Level 1
PSD2

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