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Discover more ways to pay

All in the PayPal app

It’s your do-it-all digital wallet. Load up on cash back offers before you shop. Track your packages. And manage it all on the go.

Flex your spending

Pay over time with no late fees

Pay in 42 or Pay Monthly.3 You decide.

Available at millions of stores

Safely pay later online and in stores.

No impact to your credit score

Apply for our Pay Later options without impacting your credit score.

Peace of mind is built in

Enjoy Purchase Protection4 on your eligible items.

New

Purchase in store. Pay Monthly.

Buy an item you’d like to purchase now but would prefer to pay for over time.3

Pay in installments
your way

Pay in 4

Split your purchase into 4 interest-free,
bi-weekly payments.2

  • Purchases from $30 to $1,500

  • First payment due at time of purchase. Three interest-free payments after.

Pay Monthly

Enjoy the flexibility of 3, 6, 12, or 24-month payment plans with $0 down.3

  • Purchases from $49 to $10,000

  • $0 down at checkout with variable
interest rates

  • Available online and in store

How to buy now, pay later:

Check out with PayPal

Find PayPal Pay Later options at millions of online stores.

Pay in 4 or Pay Monthly

You choose how you’ll pay.

Get a decision

Find out if you’re approved in seconds. If approved, pick the plan that works best for you.

Make the payments

Do it securely in the app or online with the ease
of autopay.

Compare our
flexible options

Compare our Pay Later features
Pay in 4¹
Pay Monthly²
Availability
Online Both online and in store
Purchase amount
$30 to $1,500 $49 to $10,000
Number of payments
4 interest-free payments 3, 6, 12, or 24 payments
Time between payments
Two weeks (1 down payment &
3 payments) One month (for duration of term)
APR
0% 9.99% to 35.99%
Repayment method
Debit card, credit card, confirmed bank account, or PayPal Balance (not available for autopay) Debit card, confirmed bank account, or PayPal Balance (not available for autopay)
Purchase Protection3
Late fees
None None
Sign-up fees
None None
Autopay available
Automatically enrolled at time
of purchase Optionally enroll in autopay at time of purchase or any time after