How do I use my credit card instead of PayPal on eBay?
Sarah Martinez
Updated on February 11, 2026
How to pay with a credit or debit card. Select Credit or debit card on the checkout page, and enter your card details. We’ll secure your card and won’t share your card details with the seller.
Should I pay on eBay with credit card or PayPal?
If you’re a non-managed payments seller, you must accept PayPal as a payment method when listing items for sale. You can choose whether you’d like to accept credit and debit cards. PayPal is a safe and efficient way to get paid on eBay, and it’s the payment method used most frequently by our buyers.
Where is payment method on eBay?
When creating your listing, eBay will automatically select credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal as payment methods for you. If you want to accept other payment options, you’ll need to go to the payment options section of the listing form, and select the payment options you wish to accept.
Where do I find PayPal on eBay?
How to link PayPal and eBay accounts
- Go to Account – opens in new window or tab in My eBay.
- Select the PayPal Account section.
- Select Link My PayPal account.
- Sign in to PayPal to complete the process.
Can people steal credit card from eBay?
Beware the scammers on eBay or they may steal your credit card detail. … without you even noticing your money is gone! It’s easier for e-sellers to fall prey to cybercriminals than you may think.
What are the payment methods on eBay?
The following payment methods, which are offered at eBay checkout, are allowed:
- PayPal.
- PayPal Credit.
- Credit card or debit card.
- Apple Pay.
- Google Pay.
- Payment upon pickup. Payment upon pickup must offer one of the approved electronic payment methods.
- Escrow (select categories only)
Can you pay with a credit card on eBay?
Buyers can pay, in lieu of a PayPal account, with a credit card, no problem. Why should a buyer sign up for a **bleep** PayPal account anyways? I heard the whole PayPal thing was designed by eBay powersellers in mind – that is you -, not for the average customer.
Where do I Find my PayPal credit on eBay?
When you add the item to your cart ect or buy now and you are trying to make the payment you will see at the top of the page “pay with” and by it you will see “see more options” select this and it will open up and that is where your paypal credit is now located due to pay pal and ebay seperating.
Why is PayPal not an option for my eBay PURC?
I purchased a hat heat press on eBay through buy it now and PayPal credit is not a payment option. Only my other credit cards and bank accounts are showing up. My paypal credit account is in good standing and I have plenty of credit available. Anyone have any idea why?
Can a PayPal account be used as a credit card?
I clarify: if buyer don’t have aPayPal account, PayPal can act as a no frills credit card merchant account for seller, buyer can pay through the PayPal > credit card merchant interface with his credit card, it will end up being the same payment for seller (at least, from the fees perspective) if buyer signed up for the PayPal account.