The proactive way to get paid
It’s as simple as sending a message
Send a payment request with your buyer’s email address. Your buyer will get an email notification.
Send a request to multiple recipients at the same time
See the payment instantly in your account when it's paid
Request, track and manage payments, and send reminders
Give your buyers more options
They can make a payment via their PayPal account, or with their credit or debit card.
Accept 22 currencies and major payment types including PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, UnionPay, and Discover1
Enjoy Seller Protection2
We keep your financial information private and protect your business so you can focus on what you’re doing.
Enjoy Seller Protection for goods and services2
24/7 fraud prevention and PCI-compliant
Effortless payments for all purposes
Request a deposit
Secure the commitment from your buyer by asking for an upfront payment.
Enter a specific amount
Get paid quickly
Collect payments in a batch
Ask multiple customers to pay for the same samples they ordered.
Request from up to 20 people
Send requests in one click
Get paid for a repeat purchase
Quickly collect payment from a customer that comes back for more.
No need to enter email address
Request directly from your contact list
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request payments with PayPal?
- Please log in to your PayPal account and follow these steps:
- Click “Pay & Get Paid” at the top of the page and choose “Request Payments”.
- Type the buyer’s email address or choose from your contact list. Then click “Next”.
- On the next page, enter the amount and add a note about what the payment is for (optional).
- Review your information. Then click “Request Payment”.
- If you don’t yet have a PayPal account, you can sign up now.
Can I ask buyers to send payments to my PayPal account and how?
- Yes. You can give your buyer the email address linked to your PayPal account. They can send you payments from their PayPal account.