Crypto like a pro with PayPal

Buy, sell, send, and spend crypto with ease. In the app you already know and trust.
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Simply access crypto with your

PayPal account

Use crypto for purchases at

millions of merchants that

accept PayPal

Easily integrated into your

PayPal wallet

All the ways to use crypto with PayPal

PYUSD

A stablecoin that holds steady value

Because it’s pegged to the US Dollar, PayPal USD (PYUSD) is made for stability. Buy, sell, hold, and transfer it in our app. Or convert it to buy other cryptocurrencies we support. Fees apply.2

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You could earn 4% for holding PYUSD in your PayPal wallet.3

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Easily connects with wallets you already use

A smarter way to use crypto

Your transactions and payments are encrypted. And we monitor activity and transactions across PayPal and millions of merchant sites to help protect and your account secure.2

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Still have questions?

Check out these simple videos that help connect the dots with crypto.

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Tips to avoid crypto scams

1. PayPal will never ask for personal information such as passwords and security codes

2. Secure your digital wallets to keep others from gaining access and stealing your crypto

3. Make sure the website you are visiting is legitimate — watch out for typos, and misspelled words.

If you receive a suspicious message, forward it to to phishing@paypal.com, then delete it.

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PayPal Inc. (NMLS ID #: 910457) is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
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Issuance of and custody of PayPal USD is performed by Paxos Trust Company, LLC. Learn more in PayPal's Cryptocurrency Terms, and in the Paxos Terms that also apply to PYUSD.
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When you buy, sell, or convert cryptocurrency (other than when you buy or sell PYUSD in exchange for USD) including when you check out with crypto, we will disclose an exchange rate and any fees you will be charged for that transaction. The exchange rate includes a spread that PayPal earns on each purchase and sale. Learn more about cryptocurrency fees.
Buying and selling cryptocurrency is subject to a number of risks and may result in significant losses. Please see our disclosure for more details. PayPal does not make any recommendations regarding buying or selling cryptocurrency. Consider seeking advice from your financial and tax advisor. Custody, trading and transfer services for cryptocurrencies are performed for us by our licensed service provider, Paxos Trust Company, LLC or other appropriately licensed or otherwise authorized service provider.
All cryptocurrency prices shown are for illustrative purposes only.
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Annual reward rate as of today. Rewards rate is subject to change. Terms apply. PYUSD IS NOT LEGAL TENDER. PAYPAL IS A FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY, NOT A BANK. YOUR CRYPTOCURRENCIES HUB IS NOT A DEPOSIT ACCOUNT AND YOUR PYUSD ARE NOT DEPOSITS. PAYPAL DOES NOT INTEND FOR CRYPTO REWARDS TO CONSTITUTE A SECURITIES OFFERING AND PARTICIPATION IN THE LOYALTY PROGRAM IS NOT AN INVESTMENT IN A SECURITIES OFFERING.