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Overview
(Official site: PayPal Crypto – info on using crypto with PayPal.)
Prerequisites
🛒 What You Need to Buy and Send Bitcoin with PayPal
- Eligible PayPal Account
- Must be a personal account in a region that supports crypto (e.g., United States).
- Your account must be in good standing with no restrictions.
- You must accept PayPal’s Cryptocurrency Terms and Conditions when accessing crypto for the first time.
- Identity must be verified — PayPal usually uses existing info on file.
- You may be asked for extra info (e.g., last 4 digits of SSN) if verification isn’t already complete.
- Linked Payment Method
- Accepted: Bank account, debit card, or your PayPal balance.
- Some accounts may allow credit cards, but it’s not common for crypto.
- Using a bank or debit card is highly recommended for smoother transactions.
- Link payment methods in the “Wallet” section before starting.
- Sufficient Funds Available
- Decide how much Bitcoin you want to buy.
- PayPal allows even small crypto purchases (as low as $1).
- Be aware: PayPal charges a small transaction fee based on the amount.
- Make sure your bank account or PayPal balance covers the total cost.
- External Bitcoin Wallet Address
- To pay for your order, copy and paste the Bitcoin address provided below.
- You don’t need your own BTC wallet unless you plan to store Bitcoin personally.
- Always copy & paste the wallet address — never type it manually.
- Double-check the first 2 and last 2 characters of the address before sending.
- To pay for your order, copy and paste the Bitcoin address provided below.
Step-by-Step: How to Buy Bitcoin on PayPal
🧾 How to Buy Bitcoin on PayPal
- Log in to PayPal
- Open the PayPal app or visit the PayPal website.
- On mobile: go to the Crypto section (home screen or under “Finances”).
- On desktop: click on Cryptocurrency from the main menu.
- Select Bitcoin (BTC)
- PayPal offers several cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, LTC, BCH).
- Tap or click on Bitcoin (BTC) to view its current price.
- Click “Buy”
- Tap the Buy button for Bitcoin.
- Enter the purchase amount in USD (e.g., $100).
- Continue to the next step.
- Select Your Funding Source
- Choose a payment method: bank account, debit card, or PayPal balance.
- Example: “Wells Fargo ****1234” or PayPal balance.
- To add a new method, go to Wallet (must be pre-linked before buying).
- Review the Purchase Details
- PayPal displays a confirmation screen:
- BTC conversion rate
- Purchase amount
- Fee (e.g., $2.49)
- Total BTC you’ll receive
- PayPal displays a confirmation screen:
- Confirm the Purchase
- If all looks good, click Buy Now or Confirm.
- PayPal processes the transaction in a few seconds.
- You’ll receive a notification/email confirming the purchase.
- Bitcoin Appears in Your Account
- BTC will show up in your PayPal Crypto Wallet.
- PayPal acts as a custodian, holding the BTC until you send it.
- You’ll now see your BTC balance and price chart in the app.
How to Send Bitcoin from PayPal to an External Wallet
- Enable Crypto Transfers (First-Time Users Only)
- PayPal allows BTC withdrawals to external wallets (enabled in 2022 for U.S. users).
- If it’s your first time, you may need to verify identity or set up 2FA (two-factor authentication).
- Navigate to Your Bitcoin Wallet
- Log in to PayPal and open the Crypto section.
- Tap on Bitcoin to see your balance and options: Buy, Sell, Send, Receive.
- Initiate the Transfer
- Click or tap the Send or Transfer button.
- In-app: look for an arrow icon. On web: select Send Bitcoin.
- Follow any prompts (e.g., ID check or 2FA setup) for security.
- Paste the Destination Address
- Paste the BTC wallet address from below.
- On mobile, you may scan a QR code if available.
- Double-check the first 2 and last 2 characters of the address. Never type it manually, always copy and paste.
- Paste the BTC wallet address from below.
- Enter the Amount to Send
- Enter the amount of BTC to send in USD (e.g., $10) or Btc (e.g., 0.0012345 BTC).
- Fees are shown separately, not deducted from this amount.
- Review Transfer Details and Fees
- Review the address, amount, and fees:
- PayPal charges ~1% withdrawal fee, plus the blockchain network fee.
- Confirm all details carefully.
- Review the address, amount, and fees:
- Confirm and Send
- Tap Confirm or Send Now.
- Complete 2-Step Verification (e.g., code via SMS or email) to authorize the withdrawal.
- Transfer in Progress
- PayPal shows a processing status.
- You’ll receive an email with transaction summary
- Status will update from Pending to Completed shortly after.
Quick Reference YouTube Tutorials – PayPal:
- Video: How to Use PayPal to Buy and Send Bitcoin (2025) – A comprehensive guide to purchasing Bitcoin on PayPal and transferring it out to a personal wallet.
- Video: Send Bitcoin from PayPal to External Wallet – Step-by-step tutorial (2025) showing the crypto withdrawal process on PayPal’s app.