PayPal Credit Questions

Answers to How PayPal Credit Works

 

What is PayPal Credit?

PayPal Credit is a line of credit from Comenity Capital Bank that gives you the flexibility to pay for your purchase now, or pay over time. It’s easy to apply and easy to use.

 

How do I start using PayPal Credit?

Select PayPal Credit as your payment choice during checkout. You’ll be asked to provide your date of birth and the last 4 digits of your Social Security number, and then to agree to the terms and conditions, to apply for a PayPal Credit account. You’ll know within seconds if you are approved. And here’s the cool thing: link your PayPal Credit account to your PayPal account and you’ll see it as a payment option when you checkout with PayPal.

 

How do I select PayPal Credit as my payment source?

There are two ways to choose PayPal Credit. Some merchants have a PayPal Credit option at checkout. If they do, you can simply choose that option. If you don’t see a PayPal Credit option, check out with PayPal, and then you’ll have the option to select PayPal Credit as your payment method. Either way a window will appear on your screen where you’ll provide your date of birth and the last 4 digits of your Social Security number, and then agree to the terms and conditions. Approval takes just seconds and you can complete your purchase.

 

Do I have a Credit Line and How Much Will it Be?

Yes you do. Here's how it works: after you've been approved, Comenity Capital Bank will open a PayPal Credit account with a Credit Line of at least $250.

You can continue using PayPal Credit to make purchases. If those purchases cause your outstanding balance to exceed your credit line, then you will be evaluated for a credit line increase. This evaluation happens seamlessly during the checkout process. You don't need to do a thing. Best of all, your checkout won't be slowed down. Here's an example of how this works:

• If your first purchase using PayPal Credit is $150, your initial credit line will be at least $250.

• If you make another purchase for $300 before your bill is paid, PayPal Credit will determine during checkout if your credit line can be adjusted to cover the $450 worth of purchases.

• If you then pay $350 toward your first bill, you will have $350 remaining on your credit line. If you want to make another purchase using PayPal Credit for more than $350, PayPal Credit will determine during checkout if your credit line can be adjusted again.

You can always continue to make additional purchases up to your outstanding credit line, and we will consider increasing your credit line when your purchase goes above it.

 

What is the Annual Percentage Rate (APR)?

The Annual Percentage Rate for standard purchases and cash advances on a PayPal Credit line is 19.99%, although some special offers have a lower, promotional APR. The Minimum Interest Charge is $2.00. Of course, you can choose to pay your entire balance by the payment due date to avoid interest charges.