Does Germany use PayPal? / is PayPal available in Germany?

02 Jan 2023

Yes. Paypal is available in Germany. As of 2021, the most common way to pay for online purchases in Germany was PayPal (or a similar payment option). In the corresponding survey, 50% of participants preferred this method; other popular ones included paying by invoice or using a credit card (debit or credit).

You can include PayPal as a payment option in your Google Wallet in the US and Germany. It can be used to pay for some Google products in shops, apps, and websites that accept them.

PayPal is a widely used payment method in online stores worldwide, including those in Germany. You can send money to friends and family or pay your online order in a matter of seconds. The setup of PayPal is completely free.

A German PayPal account is a very easy and safe way to pay for online purchases and send money to loved ones. Simply link your bank account or credit card to begin paying in a very private manner (the recipient can only see your email address). 

PayPal is the preferred payment method for many online transactions, e.g. on eBay.de or eBay Kleinanzeigen, where people can sell their goods on private listings (similar to Craigslist). With PayPal, you can quickly and without any transaction fees send money to friends and family. You and your friend won't be required to pay anything.