Can I buy something with PayPal and pay later?
Yes, you can view your Pay Monthly remaining balance in the
Whether you're shopping for clothes or a new laptop, pay at a pace that works for you. With PayPal Pay Later, you can get what you want now and break up the payments over weeks or even months1,2.
Upon applying, you'll receive a decision within seconds, although not every application will be approved. Availability depends on your state of residence, and you must be at least 18 years of age to apply. You must also have a PayPal account in good standing or open a PayPal account to apply.
Loan amount | $30-$1,500. |
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Conducts soft credit check | Yes. |
Minimum credit score | None. |
Late fee | No late fee. |
Other fees | No other fees. |
Will applying for Pay in 4 impact my credit score? No. Applying for Pay in 4 will not impact your credit score. A soft credit check may be needed, but it will not affect your credit score.
PayPal offers short-term, interest-free payments, longer-term, monthly installments, and other special financing options that buyers can use to buy now and pay later, while merchants get paid up-front. Pay Later offers are included with PayPal Checkout at no additional cost to you.
If there are insufficient funds in your bank, we will be notified by your bank of a Failed Direct Debit bank transfer. If this happens, we will try to recover the amount using the backup funding source (the card on your PayPal Account).
- Select your loan amount. ...
- Choose the percentage of your future PayPal sales that you want to go toward repayment of the loan amount and the loan fee.
- Accept the terms and conditions, and the loan funds are deposited into your account with PayPal.
Monthly instalments available at selected online stores.
Our instalment plans let you do just that - over 6 to 24 months and at an interest rate lower than PayPal Credit's standard rate of interest.
How can I pay with Pay in 4? Pay in 4 will appear as a payment method for eligible accounts and shopping cart values between $30 and $2,000 AUD when you check out with PayPal. After applying, you'll receive a decision within seconds.
Do you have to be approved for PayPal Credit?
PayPal Credit is subject to credit approval and is offered by Synchrony Bank. It's available for US residents who are of legal age in their state of residence. If you have any question about PayPal Credit, please contact Synchrony Bank at 844-373-4961, Mon-Fri 8am-11pm ET, and Sat-Sun 9am-9pm ET.
PayPal Pay in 4 works in much the same way as Afterpay by allowing purchases to be repaid in four equal, interest-free instalments. The key difference is that Afterpay charges a late fee of $10 on a missed repayment and a further $7 if the payment remains unpaid seven days after the due date.
Chargeback fees
With PayPal, you'll pay a chargeback fee based on the currency the payment was made in. There's a fixed fee for each currency, rather than depending on a same-day currency exchange rate. There's a list of fees on the PayPal website, all of which are in the region of $20 per chargeback.
Since prepaid debit cards are not linked to a bank account, you cannot overdraw the account and incur overdraft fees.
Yes! Sure you can use PayPal money the same as cash to buy stuff online or transfer to your bank account if you link it to your account. But you don't need a bank account at all to use PayPal money wherever it's accepted.
You may use your account to make purchases (standard and promotional) by choosing PayPal Credit when you make a purchase from a merchant at a website, by telephone, or at another authorized location. You may also use your account to get cash advances.
PayPal Business Loan | |
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Loan amount | $5,000 - $100,000 (up to $150,000 for repeat borrowers) |
Time to receive funds | Check eligibility¹ and, if approved, get funding as soon as the next business day² |
It's a fixed-term small business loan ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 for first time borrowers and up to $150,000 for repeat borrowers. No PayPal Business account required.
Not approved for Pay in 4: PayPal performs internal checks to determine eligibility. You might not be approved for various reasons, including insufficient creditworthiness or recent declined payments. Technical issues: There could be temporary technical issues with your PayPal account or the merchant's integration.
Insufficient Funds: Clients need to have sufficient funds in their linked PayPal account or linked debit/credit card to cover the initial payment at the time of purchase. If their account balance is insufficient or their card is declined, they won't be able to use PayPal Pay in 4 for that transaction.
Why can't PayPal offer me pay in 4?
The Pay Later checkout options will be displayed if the option is available for the specific merchant as well as the transaction amount and type. Keep in mind, not all goods and services are eligible. If for some reason the items in your cart are not eligible for Pay Later, the offer will not be available.
PayPal Credit might not be offered for all purchases.
Depending on the circ*mstances of each purchase, sometimes you could be restricted from using your credit line even if the seller accepts PayPal Credit. Please try to complete your purchase using another available payment method.
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How can I pay with Pay in 4? Pay in 4 will appear as a payment method for eligible accounts and shopping cart values between $30 and $2,000 AUD when you check out with PayPal. After applying, you'll receive a decision within seconds.
Available for purchases of $30 to $1,500. 1. Choose PayPal at checkout to pay later with Pay in 4.
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