Find out what PayPal is & how PayPal can help you shop online securely and easily
What is PayPal?
PayPal is your secure online payment method that ensures your financial details are kept safe when buying online. PayPal is more than just the way to pay for things on eBay. In fact, PayPal is available at most of your favourite online stores.
How it works
Think of PayPal as your online wallet - just like the wallet you’re carrying now. PayPal allows you to safely store bank details, debit card details or credit card numbers for when you purchase online, giving you the choice of how you want to pay for purchases. Plus, you don’t need to keep funds in your PayPal account so long as it’s linked to one of these funding sources - so you don’t have to part ways with your hard earned cash until you buy!
Why should I use PayPal?
Using PayPal ensures your financial and personal details are kept totally secure. Also, because this sensitive information is never revealed to sellers, you’ll be able to buy online with the confidence of knowing that you haven’t left a trail of personal and financial details on the web. And by not having to enter this personal information time and time again, you can ensure you’ll be at the front of the line, all of the time.
What’s next?
Signing up for a PayPal account is free! And there are no monthly fees; it’s the online stores who pay a small fee to use the PayPal service.
So whether it’s picking up tickets, checking out the latest flat-screen TV’s, or exploring the latest apparel, sign up to PayPal today and join the 3.5 million active Australian account holders who are actively using PayPal to purchase from more than 35,000 Australian online stores.
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