How do I link my PayPal account with eBay?
David Osborn
Updated on June 05, 2026
Login into your eBay seller account and go to My eBay. On the Account tab, click the PayPal Account link. Click the Link My PayPal Account button. You’ll be asked to log in to PayPal to finish linking your accounts.
Why can’t I add PayPal to eBay?
The managed payments system means that PayPal fees will no longer be added to the process, though eBay has made its own fees slightly higher. But the company claims most people will pay the same as – or less than – before.
Is eBay not working with PayPal anymore?
One of the tech industry’s most storied partnerships is coming to an end. EBay announced today that it will stop working with PayPal as its back-end payments service in 2020 and will start to move a small percentage of its payments volume to a new partner later this year.
How do I add a PayPal payout to eBay?
You may need to sign in. In the “Selling Preferences” section, click the “Show” link next to “Payment from buyers.” Click the “Edit” link. Under “PayPal Preferences” select “Offer PayPal as a payment method in all my listings.”
How do you confirm your PayPal account on eBay?
Linking your PayPal account to your eBay account
- Go to My eBay.
- On the Account tab, click the PayPal Account link.
- Click the Link My PayPal Account button. You’ll be asked to log in to PayPal to finish linking your accounts.
Can you use PayPal on eBay to sell?
If you have a PayPal account, you can use it to pay for your items on eBay. You can also link your PayPal and eBay accounts so you don’t need to enter your details each time you pay at checkout.
What PayPal account do I need for eBay?
If you’re selling a few odds and ends that you found in your grandmother’s closet on eBay, a personal account is fine, but if you’re building an eBay business, you should open a PayPal business account.
Who sold PayPal to eBay?
It became a wholly owned subsidiary of eBay later that year, valued at $1.5 billion. In 2015, eBay spun off PayPal to eBay’s shareholders and PayPal became an independent company again….PayPal.
| Headquarters in San Jose, California, U.S. | |
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| Founders | Elon Musk Peter Thiel Luke Nosek Max Levchin Yu Pan |
Do I have to use PayPal for eBay?
PayPal is the most common service used to purchase items on eBay, but luckily for those without PayPal accounts, eBay lets users pay through their “guest Checkout” feature using normal credit and debit cards as well. You may, however, come across some sellers who only accept PayPal.
