PayPal
PayPal powers online and in-person payments for millions of small businesses. From payment buttons on your website to invoicing and card readers at the counter, PayPal makes it easy to get paid however your customers prefer.
Getting Started in 5 Steps
Create your PayPal Business account
Sign up at paypal.com/business with your business email. Verify your identity and link a business bank account for withdrawals.
Set up payment buttons on your website
Use PayPal's no-code button builder to add Buy Now, Subscribe, or Donate buttons to your site. Copy the HTML snippet and paste it into any page.
Enable PayPal Invoicing
Create and send branded invoices directly from your PayPal dashboard. Customers can pay by card or PayPal balance: no account required for card payers.
Turn on PayPal Zettle for in-person sales
Order a free card reader or use the Zettle app to accept tap, chip, and swipe payments at your counter, market stall, or pop-up.
Review your Seller Protection settings
Understand what transactions are covered against chargebacks and unauthorized payments. Keep proof of delivery for physical goods.
Pro Tips for Small Business Owners
- Offer PayPal Pay in 4 at checkout: customers split purchases into 4 payments, you get paid upfront.
- Use PayPal's built-in shipping labels to save on USPS and UPS rates.
- Set up automatic transfers to your bank so cash flow stays predictable.
- Download the PayPal Business app to monitor sales and send invoices from your phone.