Buy, send, and spend crypto with PayPal

From Bitcoin to Ethereum, PayPal handles your crypto with ease. On the app you already know and trust.

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Crypto the easy way

Layers of protection

PayPal works to prevent unauthorized transfers of cryptocurrency. And in the event of an unauthorized external transfer, you may be eligible for reimbursement up to an equivalent of $50,000.1

Simple transactions

Buy, sell, transfer, and spend crypto where you shop. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, and PayPal USD (PYUSD)2 are available for trading and converting.

Easier way to spend

Pay with crypto during checkout at millions of sellers that accept PayPal. Simply select the crypto you want to use to make the purchase and we do the rest.

Avoid crypto scams

Scams targeting crypto are on the rise. PayPal will never ask for personal information such as passwords and security codes, or ask to send crypto on your behalf. Learn how to spot and avoid scams on the PayPal Security Center.

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

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Checkout with crypto

Use your crypto on eligible purchases at millions of merchants worldwide.

Get set up

Complete your W-9 tax form in advance to use your crypto as a payment method.

Select your crypto

Crypto is automatically available as a payment option as long as you’re able to pay in full.

Let us do the work

We’ll convert the crypto amount into USD, or to the seller’s currency, at no additional fee.3

Buy and sell crypto with PayPal

Trade crypto on any of your favorite Web3 wallets. Just about anywhere you crypto, PayPal is there.

Paying with Crypto

Or send to friends. Anywhere.

It's easy to search for friends and send crypto using a simple handle like name.eth.

Let’s get started

Go to your account

Then select crypto.

Set up crypto

Select Buy, and choose the amount you’d like to purchase.

Browse crypto articles

Find resources. PayPal has answers to all your questions.

The stablecoin built for payments: PYUSD1

1 USD : 1 PYUSD on PayPal

PayPal USD is backed by secure and highly liquid assets. Buy, sell, hold, and transfer it in our app and on our site. Or use the convert feature to buy the cryptos we support. Fees apply.3

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Reimbursement is subject to the terms, conditions and limitations. If the requirements of the terms are met, and PayPal determines that there was an unauthorized transfer of cryptocurrency out of your PayPal Balance account, PayPal will reimburse you for the unauthorized transfer in the form and quantity of the cryptocurrency that was transferred, up to a maximum lifetime cap of an equivalent of $50,000 USD (based on the U.S. Dollar value of the crypto at the time of the unauthorized transfer). Any reimbursement you receive from PayPal represents a limited warranty of our own services. PayPal does not provide insurance and does not insure you against loss of your crypto assets. Review terms for more information.
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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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PayPal Purchase Protection is available on eligible transactions. Terms and limitations apply.