Welcome to the PayPal Business Hub.
Here you'll find everything you need to know about getting started with PayPal, using our payment solutions, plus tips and guides to help you grow your business.
If you need a hand at any stage, click Help at the bottom of any PayPal page to get in touch with our Customer Service team.
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Getting started with your PayPal business account
Follow the guides below to complete your account set-up in 3 easy steps. You’ll need to confirm your email address, verify your PayPal account and choose a PayPal payment solution.
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We sent you an email when you signed up for your PayPal business account. Click the link in the email to confirm your email address. If you can’t find our email, log in to your PayPal account and click Confirm email address in your “To-do list” under the Business Profile icon.
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By getting verified, you'll not only gain more credibility with your sellers and buyers, but also remove the withdrawal limit on your account. There are 2 ways to get verified:
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1. Confirm your UnionPay card (instant verification)
Add or review your UnionPay card details. Proceed to confirm the card by authorizing China UnionPay to send a verification code via SMS. Enter the code to confirm your card instantly.
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2. Confirm your credit card
Add or review your Visa or MasterCard to your PayPal account and proceed to confirm the card. This generates a 4-digit code, which will be reflected in your credit card statement within 2-3 business days. Log in to your PayPal account, enter the code to complete the verification process.
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Choose a payment solution to suit your business.
Your PayPal account lets you accept multiple forms of payment. Whether you have a website or not, PayPal makes accepting payments easier for your business.
Web payments
PayPal is a great way to get paid online. Accept credit cards and PayPal payments more easily and securely.
More about online payments (Web payments)
Online invoicing
Create and email a professional, customized invoice in minutes. Send reminders, and issue receipts and refunds.
More about online invoicing (Online invoicing)
Mobile payments
Accept payments around the world with our mobile-optimized solutions, on your mobile website, or through your Android and iOS apps.
More about mobile payments (Mobile payments)
Sell on eBay
Whether you're a big business or a casual seller, eBay is a great way to reach customers around the world.
More about eBay stores (Sell on eBay)
PayPal benefits.
Simple pricing
Only pay when you make a sale. No sign-up fees, monthly minimums or lock-in contracts. Fees are automatically deducted from your sale, so there's no need to worry about monthly bills.
Fast access to your money
As soon as you receive a payment with PayPal, you should be able to see the money in your account. You can withdraw it to your bank account, or pay your suppliers.
Expand your market
With more than 400 million shoppers globally, accepting PayPal opens your business to a world of opportunity and expanding global markets.
Secure transactions
Our intelligent fraud prevention systems continuously analyze transaction data to keep your money safer, no matter where or when you get paid with PayPal. Plus, your eligible sales are protected against losses with PayPal Seller Protection.
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