Add PayPal (US and Germany only)

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

Important: 

• Starting on 22 July 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 that you have at least one 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 with 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 that 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 shop with cash
• With direct deposit
• With 'Cash a Check'

Find your PayPal PIN

Some shops and websites might ask for your PayPal in-store PIN. Your default PIN is the last four 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 the following 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 the following 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 the following with PayPal, your:
  • IP address
  • Device info, such as model, identifier, OS and network operator
• PayPal shares the following with Google, your:
  • Name
  • Country or region