Add PayPal (US & Germany only)

In the US and Germany, you can add PayPal as a payment method in your Google Wallet.

Important: 

• Starting July 22, 2024, you’ll no longer be able to pay with your linked PayPal when you check out online using the Google Pay button. 
• You can continue to use linked credit or debit cards, including PayPal branded cards. 
• To continue to pay online securely and seamlessly with the Google Pay button, make sure you have at least 1 card added to your Google account. Learn how to manage payment methods added to the Google Wallet app.
• If you have non-Google recurring payments or subscriptions set up with your linked PayPal account, update your payment method at those businesses as soon as possible to avoid any issues.

Add a PayPal account

1. On your phone, open the Google Wallet app .
2. At the bottom, tap Add to Wallet.
3. Tap Payment card.
4. Tap PayPal.
5. To link your PayPal account, follow the on-screen instructions.

Before you make a transaction, make sure you have sufficient funds in your PayPal Balance account.

There are several ways to add funds to your PayPal Balance account:

• From your bank or debit card
• At a store with cash
• With Direct Deposit
• With Cash a Check

Find your PayPal PIN

Some stores and websites might ask for your PayPal in-store PIN. Your default PIN is the last 4 digits of your virtual card number. Learn how to change your PayPal PIN.

Remove a PayPal account

1. On your phone, open the Google Wallet app .
2. At the top, swipe left until you reach your PayPal account.
3. Tap your PayPal account.
4. At the top right, tap More  Remove payment method.

How your info is shared with PayPal

When you set up PayPal as a payment method, data is shared between Google and PayPal.

• Google shares with PayPal your:
  • Name
  • Email
  • Phone number
  • IP address
  • Device info, such as model, identifier, OS, and network operator
  • Profile image
  • Location snapshot at time of setup
  • Google Account signals, such as account age and session length
• PayPal shares with Google your:
  • Name
  • Billing address
  • Phone number
  • Account type
  • Account activity

Data is also shared when you make a Google Wallet payment with PayPal.

• Google shares with PayPal your:
  • IP address
  • Device info, such as model, identifier, OS, and network operator
• PayPal shares with Google your:
  • Name
  • Country or region

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