Can You Get Paid on eBay With PayPal?

Back in 2002, eBay purchased PayPal, but the two companies eventually separated in 2015 as PayPal grew beyond the auction site and became one of the top payment processing companies in the world.

In 2018, eBay began updating their payments system to enhance both the buying and selling experience for their users. This means if you sell on eBay, you won’t be able to receive payouts via PayPal anymore, and instead, payments will go directly to a bank account.

On the other han ad, Buyers will still be able to use PayPal to complete purchases on eBay—unlike Amazon—and will now have multiple options to make payments such as Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal credit, gift cards, and debit and credit cards.

The idea around the updates is that it allows buyers multiple payment options without having to set up a PayPal account. And sellers won’t have to go through PayPal to get their payouts.

The total rollout won’t be complete until 2022, and due to the updates, their fee structure will also change.

So, the short answer is no, it’s not possible to get paid by PayPal on eBay anymore, but in the details below, we’ve summarized all the necessary information you need to know about this topic.

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Can you still use PayPal on eBay?

eBay has completely changed the way sellers are paid on the platform. Now, as a seller, you won’t be able to use PayPal as a means of processing and holding earnings—even if you do dropshipping. Instead, you’ll need to link a bank account to your eBay account in order to receive payments.

On the other side, buyers will have free rein to use PayPal and PayPal credit on the platform, along with a variety of other payment methods.

Can your payouts be directed to your PayPal account?

If you’re a seller on eBay, you can no longer direct your payouts to PayPal. Instead, you’ll need to link a bank account to your seller account to receive payouts.

eBay set a deadline of 2021 for the transition that they communicated to sellers. If you don’t want to see a disruption in your ability to manage your listings, you’ll need to update your account information and link it to a bank account for payouts.

But as a customer, you can still use PayPal on eBay. Buyers can pay with PayPal, credit and debit cards, gift cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal Credit.

How do I connect my PayPal to my eBay?

Only buyers have the ability to connect PayPal accounts to eBay., but it’s an easy process if you follow these steps¹:

1. Log in to your eBay buyer account.
2. Click ‘Accounts’ in My eBay.
3. Select the section labeled ‘PayPal account’.
4. Click ‘Link my PayPal account’.
5. Log in to PayPal and complete the process.

💡 Keep in mind, this process is for buyers only. Sellers can no longer connect their PayPal accounts.

Do you need a bank account to receive payouts on eBay?

Yes, eBay earnings will no longer go to PayPal accounts. So if you’re a seller, you’ll need a bank account to receive your payments.

The setup is a two-step process. First, you’ll need to verify your existing personal information in your eBay seller account. Then, you’ll link a bank account where payouts will initiate within 2 business days—Monday through Friday, excluding bank holidays—after eBay confirms the buyer's payment.²

How to sell on eBay without PayPal?

Some sellers may not be too keen on linking their personal or business bank accounts to eBay. It’s understandable, as PayPal added an extra layer of security between the accounts.

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Sources:

1. PayPal - Paying with PayPal
2. PayPal - Getting Paid Has Changed

All sources checked on 9 July 2021