How to add your PayPal account to your Google Pay account?

Adam Rozsa

01.06.23

2 minute read

US customers can now link Google Pay® to PayPal® to make it easier to pay via your PayPal account when shopping online on sites like YouTube.

Read on for your full guide on how to add PayPal to Google Pay, plus we’ll introduce Wise which can help you save money when sending payments overseas compared to using PayPal.

Can you add PayPal to Google Pay?

Digital wallets like Apple Pay® and Google Pay can be very handy as ways to make mobile payments. Similarly, PayPal has revolutionized how we make digital payments and shop online. But can these services work together?

The good news is that customers in the US can now add Google Pay to PayPal¹, so you can pay with Google Pay on select Google products and sites through a bank account or card you’ve already added to PayPal. That means you can use PayPal on sites that include Google Play, YouTube and Google Store.

Want to know more about Google Pay? Try these handy guides:

How to add PayPal to Google Pay: Step-by-step

Ready to add PayPal credit to Google Pay? Here’s a step by step guide to add a PayPal account to Google Pay²:

Open the Google Pay app
Tap your Profile picture and then Wallet
Tap Add to Wallet
Tap Payment card and then PayPal
Follow the on-screen instructions to connect

Get a Wise Account - you may save money compared to PayPal

There are convenient ways to send money with PayPal - but when it comes to sending money overseas, PayPal international fees can be pretty steep. There’s also a PayPal currency conversion fee to pay.

Instead, next time you’re sending money overseas try Wise.

Wise is compatible with Google Pay, so you can fund your international transfer from Google Pay conveniently, and get low fees from 0.41%³, the mid-market exchange rate, and a fast - or even instant - delivery time⁴. Send money to 80+ countries, in 50+ currencies.

If you also want better ways to spend and receive foreign currencies, you could consider the Wise account. Open a Wise account for free and order a linked Wise card for a one time fee you can add to Google Pay for mobile payments all over the world with no foreign transaction fees to pay.

See how much you may save with Wise:

The true cost of sending USD to GBP

Please see Terms of Use for your region or visit Wise Fees & Pricing for the most up to date pricing and fee information.

How to pay with PayPal using Google Pay?

Once you’ve connected your PayPal and Google Pay, you’ll see PayPal as an option to pay when shopping on eligible Google stores and sites like YouTube. Simply tap the PayPal option and follow the instructions to pay securely.

Bottom line

The wait’s over if you were wondering how to link PayPal to Google Pay. This guide covers all you need to know - and the process is pretty simple, too. Use PayPal to shop securely on Google sites and when paying on YouTube - and don’t forget to check out Wise as an alternative to PayPal next time you need to send money overseas.

Learn more about Wise

PayPal - Google
Google support - adding PayPal
Pricing/fees: Please see Terms of Use for your region or visit Wise Fees & Pricing for the most up to date pricing and fee information
Speed: The speed of transaction claim depends on funds availability, approval by Wise's proprietary verification system and systems availability of our partners' banking system, and may not be available for all transactions

All sources checked on 15 May 2023

*Please see terms of use and product availability for your region or visit Wise fees and pricing for the most up to date pricing and fee information.

This publication is provided for general information purposes and does not constitute legal, tax or other professional advice from Wise Payments Limited or its subsidiaries and its affiliates, and it is not intended as a substitute for obtaining advice from a financial advisor or any other professional.

We make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether expressed or implied, that the content in the publication is accurate, complete or up to date.