How to Add PayPal to Facebook Marketplace

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An easy guide to linking Facebook Marketplace to PayPal
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Linking your PayPal account to Meta Pay (formerly Facebook Pay) lets you use PayPal to buy and sell shippable items on Facebook Marketplace. As a buyer, you can click the Buy now button on any qualifying item to pay with your linked PayPal account. As a seller, you can get paid for Marketplace sales through PayPal instead of your bank account. Whether you're buying or selling items on Facebook Marketplace, this wikiHow guide will teach you how to pay or get paid through PayPal.

Using PayPal on Facebook Marketplace

  • To link your PayPal account, go to your Marketplace profile > Meta Pay > Other payment methods > Add payment method and select PayPal.
  • You can use PayPal to pay for any Facebook Marketplace item that has a "Buy Now" button.
  • If you're a seller, you can accept PayPal as a payment method if you plan to ship the item.
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  1. All you'll need to do is link your PayPal account to Meta Pay, which is easy to do in the Facebook mobile app and on the website. However, not all sales qualify for payment with PayPal. There are two ways to buy and sell on Facebook Marketplace:
    • Selling with Shipping: If you plan to ship an item you're selling, you can receive your payment via PayPal or your bank account. If you're buying an item that can be shipped (you'll see a Buy Now button if the item qualifies), you can pay with PayPal. [1]
      • To pay for an item with PayPal, the buyer will click Buy Now on a listing, then use their PayPal account to make the purchase.
      • Four days after delivery confirmation, the seller's money will be available in PayPal. [2]
      • Purchases made through the Buy Now link are covered by Facebook's Purchase Protection program. [3]
    • Local transactions: There is no "Buy now" option available for local transactions, so you cannot be paid or send payment for these transactions with PayPal through Facebook.
      • You can accept PayPal for in-person transactions, but you'll need to arrange that outside of Facebook Marketplace, and the transaction will not be protected by Facebook's Purchase Protection program.
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    If you're a seller, you still have to link a bank account to Marketplace. You can opt to get paid via PayPal, but you must still provide your bank account information to Facebook to sell items on Marketplace for shipping. [4]
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How to Link PayPal to Marketplace on Mobile

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    Tap the menu in the Facebook mobile app. You will see the Menu icon (three lines over your profile photo) at the bottom-right corner on iPhone and iPad, and at the top-right corner on your Android.
    • You can use these steps to link PayPal to Facebook Marketplace for both buying and selling. However, you can only make or accept payments through the platform if you are buying or selling an item that will be shipped.
    • Even if you only plan on accepting PayPal for items shipped with Marketplace, you still need to add a bank account to Facebook Marketplace. [5]
  2. 2
    Tap Marketplace . It'll be under "Your shortcuts." If you don't see it, tap See more below the shortcuts.
  3. 3
    Tap the profile icon. It's the outline of a person at the top-right corner of Facebook Marketplace. This displays your Facebook Marketplace profile.
  4. 4
    Tap Meta Pay . This option is in the "Account" section.
  5. 5
    Tap Other payment methods . It's the last option under "Payment information."
  6. A list of options will appear.
    • These options may vary by location.
  7. You will be taken to the PayPal sign-in screen, where you will need to log in to your account to continue.
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    Select your default payment method and tap Agree and Continue . This links your PayPal account to Meta Pay, and thus Facebook Marketplace.
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How to Link PayPal to Marketplace on a Computer

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    Click See more on the left side of Facebook. If you link your PayPal account to Facebook, you can use it to buy or sell items that can be shipped on Facebook Marketplace. First, click See more on the left side of Facebook to expand all options.
  2. 2
    Click Orders and payments . It's about halfway down the list. Any payment methods you've already added to Facebook will appear here.
  3. 3
    Select Add Payment Method . It's in the "Other payment methods" section.
  4. 4
    Select PayPal . This opens a PayPal sign-in window.
  5. Once you're signed in, you'll see a window that makes it look like you're about to make a purchase.
    • If you don't have a debit card or bank account linked to your PayPal account already, you'll be prompted to add one now.
  6. Now that PayPal is linked to Facebook Pay, you can purchase "Buy now" items and receive payments directly through PayPal.
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How to Pay with PayPal on Marketplace

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  1. If a seller lists an item that can be shipped, you can easily purchase that item using the PayPal account that's linked to Meta Pay.
    • You won't be able to pay with Meta Pay if purchasing something through a local transaction. You can discuss payment arrangements with the seller while messaging about the item, and they may accept PayPal off of Facebook or through Messenger .
  2. Once you run a search or choose a category, you'll have some options for filtering the items you see.
  3. If you're using a computer, click the Delivery method menu on the left and select Shipping . In the Facebook mobile app, tap the dropdown menu that says Local at the top, select Shipped , and then tap See items . Now you will only see items you can buy with your PayPal account.
  4. As long as the item can be shipped, you'll see a blue "Buy Now" button at the top of the listing.
  5. It's the blue button near the top of the screen. A Meta Pay window will appear.
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    Enter your shipping details and select PayPal as your payment method. If a different payment method is selected, click or tap the menu and select your PayPal account.
  7. This tells Facebook Pay to pay with your PayPal account rather than other accounts you've listed.
  8. 8
    Click or tap Pay now to complete the purchase. Once you place the order, the seller has 3 days to ship your item. The money will be removed from your PayPal account once the seller marks the item as shipped, which requires them to enter a tracking number. [6] The seller will not receive your money until 4 to 5 days after you receive the item.
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How to Get Paid with PayPal on Marketplace

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  1. If you want to sell an item on Marketplace and receive payment for the item with PayPal, you can do so as long as the item can be shipped. Listing a shipped item allows buyers to click a "Buy now" button to make the purchase through Facebook Pay. [7]
    • For an up-to-date list of items you can list for shipping, visit facebook.com/help/376166290455473 .
    • You won't be able to sell items for shipping until you have linked your bank account to Marketplace, even if you linked a PayPal account. [8]
  2. 2
    Select Sell (mobile) or Selling desktop. In the mobile app, you will see Sell at the top left. On a computer, you will see Selling in the left panel.
  3. 3
    Set up your seller information if you haven't already. You can skip this step if you have already been selling with shipping on Marketplace using your bank account. If you're new to Facebook Marketplace or haven't created a Shipping listing yet, you will need to provide some information to Facebook, including your bank account, even if you plan to be paid via PayPal.
    • Mobile
      • Tap No payout history under "Performance".
      • Tap Get started .
      • Enter your address and tap Next .
      • Enter your bank account details as requested and tap Next .
      • Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm.
      • Once confirmed, you can list an item for sale for shipping and get paid through PayPal.
    • Desktop
      • Click Shipping Orders in the left panel.
      • Click Set up payments .
      • Enter your address and click Next .
      • Enter your bank account details as requested and click Next .
      • Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm.
      • Once confirmed, you can list an item for sale for shipping and get paid through PayPal.
  4. You can only accept PayPal through Facebook if you plan to ship the item to the buyer. To create your listing: [9]
    • Click or tap Create new listing.
    • Select One item .
    • Add details for your item, including photos, condition, a price, and a description.
    • Click or tap Next .
    • Select Set up shipping or Shipping if available. If you don't see one of these options, you've either listed an item that can't be shipped, are too new to Facebook to ship items, or have gone against Facebook's Community Standards or Commerce Policies and are not eligible. [10]
    • Fill out the requested information, including your shipping preferences, item weight, preferred carrier, and other requested items.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to list your item.
  5. Once you mark the item as shipped (which requires entering a tracking number), Facebook will know you've shipped the item. Here's how to mark an item as shipped on Facebook Marketplace: [11]
    • If not, go to Marketplace and click Sell or Selling .
    • Tap Shipping orders (mobile) or click Orders with delivery (desktop).
    • Select the order.
    • Enter the tracking number and save the order.
  6. Facebook will automatically monitor the tracking number so it knows when the item is received. [12] Within 4 days of delivery, your payment for the item will be transferred to your PayPal account from Facebook Marketplace.
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FAQ

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    Is it safe to use PayPal on Facebook Marketplace? It's safe to use PayPal as long as the buyer uses the "Buy Now" button on the listing to make their payment. The only way a refund can be issued in this case is through Facebook Marketplace, which is one way to avoid PayPal scams . [13]
    • Paying with PayPal in some other way, such as via email, text, or in the PayPal app, is not recommended or protected by Facebook. If you get scammed for a transaction that went through PayPal directly and not through Facebook Marketplace, Facebook will not be able to help you recover the funds.
  2. 2
    How do you pay on Facebook Marketplace? If you're buying an item that can be shipped, you can pay online through your bank account, PayPal, and other digital payment processors in some regions. If you're making an in-person exchange, you can pay with cash or the seller's preferred payment method. But before you make an off-FB Marketplace purchase, check out our guide to avoiding Facebook Marketplace scams .
  3. 3
    What is the safest way to get paid on Facebook Marketplace? It's safest to get paid via Facebook directly, but you can only do that for shippable items. If you're making a sale in person, the best way to avoid fraud is to accept cash and to meet up at a safe, public location.
  4. 4
    Will PayPal refund money if scammed? PayPal will refund money if you're scammed for certain qualified purchases, but not if you send money through the app using the free "friends and family" option. [14] Check out PayPal's Purchase Protection Program terms to learn more about which transactions are covered.
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