Does PayPal work in Portugal?

10 May 2023

Yes, PayPal is readily accessible in Portugal, and it is one of the top three online payment options, along with MultiBanco and credit cards (MasterCard and VISA).

PayPal has become a widely-used “middleman service” for Internet transactions globally, with over 325 million accounts active worldwide (valid as of May 7, 2020). It allows users to send money via email or make purchases online safely and conveniently, making it the preferred choice of 95% of all eBay purchases.

Sending or requesting money online with PayPal is a hassle-free and straightforward process with no restrictions on usage. A vast array of online retailers, public sale platforms, and shopping sites, including eBay and Amazon, accept PayPal as a payment method.

Using PayPal in Portugal enables you to purchase items online safely and securely from a wide range of online retailers, highway retailers, restaurants, gas stations, and market vendors. Moreover, PayPal can be used to receive payments, which can be transferred to cash or utilized to cover other expenses, in addition to fueling your online shopping addiction.

Because of the many safeguards in place, PayPal safeguards its customers’ personal information, which has contributed to its immense success. Strangers can pay money to each other safely through PayPal and email because each party’s sensitive information is protected.

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