How to Pay Bills with Your PayPal Account on Web or Mobile

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Pay for services, bills, and subscriptions through PayPal
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If you have a lot of online bills to pay, you can manage them all from PayPal. You can easily pay through PayPal by linking bills directly through the website or mobile app. If the biller isn't available, you can use PayPal as a payment method on most websites. Here's how to pay bills with PayPal using your iPhone, Android, or computer.

Quick Steps

  1. Log into Paypal.
  2. Click More in the top-right corner.
  3. Click Pay your bills .
  4. Search for the billing company.
  5. Verify your account details.
  6. Click Add Your Bill .
Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Linking a Bill on Desktop

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  1. 1
    Log into PayPal . Enter your email address or phone number and password.
    • You should see your account summary.
  2. 2
    Click â‹® More . This is at the top-right of the page, underneath the Send and Request buttons.
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  3. 3
    Click Pay your bills . This is in the drop-down menu.
    • If you don't see this option, you may already have the icon in your recents. Click Pay bills underneath the Send and Request buttons.
    • You may be asked to log in again or verify your account to proceed.
  4. 4
    Enter the company you want to pay. Not all companies are available through this search feature.
    • You can also use the category tiles to browse for companies.
    • Be aware of false PayPal accounts pretending to be companies.
  5. 5
    Enter details from your bill. Depending on the service or company, you will need to confirm different details.
    • You may be asked to provide an Account Number , ZIP code , Name , or other identifying information.
  6. 6
    Click Add Your Bill . Once your bill is added, you'll be able to keep track of bills and due dates from the PayPal app.
  7. 7
    Pay a bill. When a payment is due, do the following:
    • Log into PayPal.
    • Click â‹® More .
    • Click Pay your bills .
    • Click Pay next to the biller's name.
    • Review the bill details.
    • Click Pay .
    • Select a payment method.
    • Click Send Payment or Schedule Payment .
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Method 2
Method 2 of 4:

Linking a Bill on Mobile

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  1. This is the white P icon with a blue background. [1]
    • PayPal is available for iOS in the App Store and for Android in the Google Play Store .
    • If you aren't already signed in, tap enter your login details and tap Sign in to do so now. You must have an account to use PayPal .
  2. 2
    Tap ☰ . This is in the top-left corner. A new page will open.
  3. 3
    Tap Pay bills . You can find this under the Send and pay header. You may need to scroll down to find this option.
  4. 4
    Tap the magnifying glass icon. This is above Search by name .
  5. 5
    Enter the company you want to pay. Not all companies are available through this search feature. [2]
    • If the company does not appear, you will need to log directly into the company website to use PayPal as a payment method.
    • Be aware of false PayPal accounts pretending to be companies.
  6. 6
    Tap the company. You may be asked to log in again or verify your account to proceed.
  7. 7
    Enter details from your bill. Depending on the service or company, you will need to confirm different details.
    • You may be asked to provide an Account Number , ZIP code , Name , or other identifying information.
  8. 8
    Tap Add Your Bill . Once your bill is added, you'll be able to keep track of bills and due dates from the PayPal app. [3]
  9. 9
    Pay a bill. When a payment is due, do the following:
    • Tap ☰ .
    • Tap Pay bills .
    • Tap the biller's name.
    • Tap Pay .
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Method 3
Method 3 of 4:

Using PayPal as the Payment Method

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  1. You can use a mobile or desktop browser such as Google Chrome , Safari, Mozilla Firefox , or another browser.
    • As long as the company you want to pay accepts PayPal payments, you can use the service to pay your bill through that service. [4]
    • For example, you can opt to use PayPal as your payment method for Comcast Xfinity.
    • This is a process you have to set up on the biller's site (e.g., Xfinity.com if you're paying Xfinity), not on PayPal's website.
    • You'll need to set up a PayPal account if you haven't already.
  2. You might have a username set up with your provider, but you might also use an email address instead of a username.
  3. The name of this section varies by provider, but you're looking for the part of your account page where you can schedule a payment.
  4. Some providers, like Xfinity, allow you to set up recurring payments using your default payment method.
    • Depending on the service, you may have the option to set up recurring automatic payments through PayPal. [5]
  5. You'll receive an email with a link to your account settings in PayPal if you want to cancel the payment.
    • If you're using the PayPal app on your phone or tablet, you can also opt into push notifications from the PayPal app so you'll be alerted whenever money comes out of your account. [6]
    • You can also use PayPal to pay others .
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Method 4
Method 4 of 4:

Using a PayPal Debit Card

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  1. If your billing provider doesn't accept PayPal as a payment method but does accept debit cards, you can sign up for a free PayPal debit card. This will allow you to pay with your PayPal balance anywhere that Mastercard is accepted. To get your PayPal card:
    • Go to [7] and click Get The Card .
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to order your card.
    • When the card comes in the mail, go to [8] and sign in.
    • Click Activate and follow the on-screen information to complete the activation. [9]
  2. As long as your service provider accepts Mastercard credit or debit cards, you can use your new PayPal card to pay your bill.
  3. You might have a username set up with your provider, but you might also use an email address instead of a username.
  4. Enter this info just as you would any other credit or debit card to process your payment.
    • Set up recurring payments if it's an option. If you don't want to need to do this every time the bill is due, you could possibly have the chance to remember and use this card for future payments.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.paypal.com/us/digital-wallet/manage-money/pay-bills
      2. ↑ https://www.paypal.com/us/cshelp/article/can-i-pay-my-bills-with-paypal-help906
      3. ↑ https://www.paypal.com/us/cshelp/article/can-i-pay-my-bills-with-paypal-help906
      4. ↑ https://www.paypal.com/us/digital-wallet/manage-money/pay-bills
      5. ↑ https://www.paypal.com/us/digital-wallet/ways-to-pay/about-payment-methods
      6. ↑ https://www.paypal.com/us/digital-wallet/ways-to-pay
      7. ↑ https://www.paypal.com/us/digital-wallet/manage-money/paypal-debit-card
      8. ↑ https://www.paypal.com/myaccount
      9. ↑ https://www.paypal.com/us/digital-wallet/manage-money/paypal-debit-card

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      1. Go to your service provider's website.
      2. Log into your account.
      3. Select PayPal as your default payment method.
      4. Confirm in PayPal to set up the recurring payment.

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