PayPal on eBay
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on and off eBay
Thousands of businesses accept PayPal both on and off eBay and it's been shown to increase online sales by up to 26%* thanks to a fast and secure checkout. You only pay 1.4% - 3.4% plus 20p per transaction and you can also benefit from special merchant rates and protection for your sales.
Go global with 100 million worldwide accounts
PayPal lets you accept payments from all major credit and debit cards, from 190 countries and regions, in 21 currencies. With 100 million active accounts worldwide, PayPal gives your buyers confidence.
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Why get paid with PayPal on eBay?
Avoid the wait
Buyers can pay you instantly with PayPal so there's no need to wait for your money and you can deliver items sooner, helping you keep your customers happy.
Score higher with buyers
As well as helping improve feedback, research^ has shown that when sellers are paid with PayPal, they get a higher average Detailed Seller Rating (DSR) than with other payment methods.
Protect your Sales
When you're paid with PayPal, you can get full protection^^ for your sales to help cover you against claims, chargebacks or unauthorised transactions. Learn more
Why accept PayPal off eBay?
- PayPal can increase online sales by up to 26%* with its secure, three-click checkout that helps more customers complete the sale
- 14 million active shoppers use PayPal in the UK and there are 100 million active accounts worldwide, so you can open up your business to a huge global base
- Offer mobile payments so your customers can shop with you while they're on the go
- Accept all major payment methods without the need for separate merchant accounts
- Buyers feel confident as they can shop without sharing their financial details Get seller protection for your PayPal sales, to help safeguard your earnings
Protection against fraud
PayPal's fraud detection tools can identify and prevent a fraudulent transaction before it affects you. Learn more about PayPal security.Full eBay integration
PayPal is fully integrated with eBay, so it's quick and easy to offer PayPal. It also enables you to manage all your PayPal sales both on and off eBay.
* Survey conducted by Northstar Research Partners, Q2 2011. Based on retailer-level data for 19 UK SMB retailers, representing 3,411 PayPal users.
^ DSR scores calculated for total eBay UK sales paid with PayPal vs. eBay UK sales not paid with PayPal
^^ Terms and exclusions apply.