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Can I use Amex with PayPal?

by Rhyley Bryan

Can I use Amex with PayPal?

You can use Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express cards that have a registered billing address to make PayPal payments. Another fast and easy option is paying with your bank account. Many PayPal members choose to pay with their bank accounts because it’s a convenient way to keep their spending under control.

Did PayPal stop accepting Amex?

We’ve been piloting this feature with select customers in the U.S. After January 4, 2021, American Express cards can no longer be used with PayPal Key. The good news is you can change your PayPal Key payment method to your bank account, debit card, or a different credit card.

How much does PayPal charge for American Express?

Standard rate for receiving domestic transactions

Payment Type Rate
PayPal Guest Checkout – American Express Payments 3.50%
QR code Transactions – 10.01 USD and above 1.90% + fixed fee
QR code Transactions – 10.00 USD and below 2.40% + fixed fee
Pay with Venmo 3.49% + fixed fee

How do I use PayPal American Express?

Let’s get started

  1. Login to your PayPal account and go to your Wallet.
  2. Click Link your Membership Rewards points under the American Express card that you want to enroll for rewards.
  3. Click Get Started, then Agree and Link.

How to pay with American Express or PayPal?

Log in to your PayPal account.

  • Go to the Banks and Cards page. You can find this by going to your account settings or your PayPal wallet.
  • Choose the option to link a new card.
  • Enter the information for your American Express Platinum Card. You can also set it as your preferred payment method if you’d like it to be your default payment option.

    • Does PayPal take Amex?

    In many cases, though, the same retailers will accept PayPal as a method of payment. And PayPal DOES let you use Amex. You do not even need a PayPal account to pay with PayPal – you can click on the ‘Pay with PayPal’ link and enter your card details directly.

    Is American Express accepted by PayPal?

    PayPal accepts all major credit cards from Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. If you find your credit card is not being accepted with a message such as “The card you entered cannot be used for this payment.

    Does Amex serve work like a debit card?

    Amex’s Serve card is a debit card as are all prepaid cards. These are different than secured credit cards which are actual credit cards and carry the usual fees and interest. the main advantage of Serve is that you can use it at places that take Amex cards like Costco without needing a pin.