PayPal Software Reviews
Total 6213 reviews
4.6
All reviews are from verified customers
Rating Distribution
5
Stars72%
4
Stars20%
3
Stars4%
2
Stars1%
1
Stars3%
Satisfaction score
Ease of use
9
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9
Wholesale, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“great refund support”
Pros
The checkout process is quick and simple. Whenever there's been an issue with a purchase, their team has been willing to listen and help and I've been able to get my money back. That's exactly why I think everyone should sign up for PayPal.
Cons
Honestly I have nothing negative to say. I love it and haven't had any problems with their customer service.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Environmental Services, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Easy bank transfers”
Pros
Moving money to my bank is easy and it works really well for making payments online too.
Cons
They now charge transaction fees which is disappointing since that wasn't the case before.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
8
Functionality
9
Information Technology and Services, 500+ employees
More than a year
“strong fraud monitoring”
Pros
Running a business across web and mobile has been very convenient with PayPal Commerce Platform since it works on Android, iPhone, iPad and other devices. Their support team has been consistently available through email, phone and chat and every question I had was answered properly. Whether it's for a business, an ecommerce store or a product marketplace, the platform covers just about everything needed to operate efficiently while also helping build customer trust. Even the paid version is reasonably priced and feels like good value for the features it includes. A few standout functions are billing and invoicing, fraud detection, deferred billing, in-person payments and a customizable dashboard that is very user-friendly. Another big plus is their internal fraud monitoring team which actively watches for suspicious activity and even calls to verify transactions when needed.
Cons
One downside is that they now charge up to a 3% transaction fee on business invoices which was not applied before.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Education Management, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“simple online payments”
Pros
Buying clothes online with it is very easy and sending money to someone else with a PayPal account is simple too. Another thing I appreciate is the help button. If something goes wrong or I run into an issue, it gives clear instructions on how to fix it.
Cons
There really is not much wrong with the software in my view. The only difficulty is linking a bank account when you are not using a U.S. bank.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
7
Value for money
8
Customer Support
9
Functionality
8
Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“fast invoicing”
Pros
Getting money via PayPal is instant and creating invoices or sending payment requests by link or email is very easy.
Cons
The downside is that withdrawing funds to a bank account or even a debit or credit card can take several days and the fees are expensive.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Individual & Family Services, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“handy payment automation”
Pros
Using PayPal has been very convenient overall. The platform is simple to navigate, it adds an extra layer of security with solid fraud protection and sending money to friends doesn't cost anything. I also appreciate being able to set up recurring payments automatically which saves time and helps me avoid missing regular fees.
Cons
One area that could be better is the phone-based customer service since it hasn't been especially impressive. There's also still some risk of phishing so you have to stay alert and the transaction fees can be higher than with certain other alternatives.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
8
Functionality
10
Entertainment, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
“Cross-platform transfers”
Pros
Handling payments with PayPal feels really convenient and the process of using it across different websites and platforms to receive payments is very easy.
Cons
Honestly there is not much I can point to that PayPal needs to improve. If anything, I would just like to see more businesses adopt it so it is as widely accepted as Visa or MasterCard although that already seems to be changing quickly. At this point, I really do not have any real complaints.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Computer Networking, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
“trusted worldwide”
Pros
PayPal works well for a lot of things since it's accepted in most countries and across many platforms and receiving or sending money is quick and convenient. Both the Android app and the web version are simple to use and feel user friendly. It's a reliable service and many clients around the world prefer using it. Security is clearly a major focus and they handle it professionally even though it becomes difficult when your account gets locked.
Cons
The biggest issue for me is that PayPal doesn't offer a 24/7 customer support hotline. The only option available is a non-instant chat support that feels unhelpful and ends up wasting time when you need a real solution. They can also lock an account without a clear reason and getting it unlocked again can be a real struggle even if I understand that these measures are meant to protect users from scams. On top of that the instant transfer fees feel somewhat high and the automatic transfer schedule takes too long since it happens monthly.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
7
Customer Support
7
Functionality
9
Computer Games, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
“Weak support”
Pros
One thing I appreciate about PayPal is that I can use it even without linking a bank card and on top of that it feels like the most secure e-wallet available.
Cons
Customer service is the part I absolutely can't stand.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
6
Customer Support
5
Functionality
6
Plastics, 101-500 employees
Less than a year
“easy billing access”
Pros
Everything is easy to understand and getting to billing features and other services is very convenient.
Cons
At times, customer service can be difficult to get ahold of.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
10
Customer Support
8
Functionality
10
Consumer Goods, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“stress-free payments”
Pros
Getting paid through this has been hassle-free and I can move money around without having to step into a bank.
Cons
Sending a full $10,000 at once isn't very convenient since you may end up breaking it into smaller $1,000 transfers.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Construction, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“Strong consumer protection”
Pros
It's widely recognized for giving consumers solid protection during transactions.
Cons
At times, money transfers can take a while to go through so there can be some waiting involved.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
7
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Publishing, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“For professional & personal use”
Pros
Whether I'm using it for business or personal payments, PayPal has been excellent. The website and mobile app are both very simple to navigate and it only takes a few clicks to get exactly where I need to go. It's been awesome all around.
Cons
The service has been excellent and I honestly don't have anything negative to say about PayPal.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9
Publishing, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“safe multi-region payments”
Pros
The financial security it provides is a big plus. It also works across many regions which makes it convenient for handling payments in a lot of places.
Cons
A downside is that PayPal services are still unavailable in some countries so not everyone can access it.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
8
Functionality
10
Retail, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“great identity protection”
Pros
Connecting all my accounts was easy and the identity protection gives me extra peace of mind.
Cons
It's a little on the expensive side but it feels worth it so I'd still recommend giving it a try.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
9
Functionality
10
Hospital & Health Care, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
“No registration fee”
Pros
Handling online money transfers with it has been simple and secure for me and they don't ask for a large registration fee to get started. The platform is simple to use and their customer service has always responded well whenever I needed help.
Cons
At times, I get notifications asking me to verify my account but the process is not clearly shown and there's no direct confirmation that the account is already verified. Because of that, I have to dig around and search for the right information which can take some time to sort out.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Design, 1-10 employees
Less than a year
“handy cross-device transfers”
Pros
Whether I'm on my phone, tablet or computer, PayPal works well across all my devices which makes handling payments very convenient. One feature I really appreciate is the currency conversion since it helps a lot when paying partners in other countries. With a Business account, it's also quite simple to set up automated payments for team members or employees.
Cons
Linking my debit card was very simple although it did take about 5 business days to complete. I did run into an unauthorized connection between PayPal and my Facebook account that I never created but thankfully no money was transferred from my account.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Apparel & Fashion, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“convenient branded receipts”
Pros
One thing I really appreciate about PayPal is how well it follows card security standards which helps protect cardholder information from fraudulent activity. Another useful feature is the electronic signature option that lets customers sign when needed. On top of that it gives customers flexibility to personalize their receipts by adding their logo and contact details which makes everything look more professional.
Cons
Honestly I do not feel that PayPal is missing any important features. It feels like a well-rounded platform overall and it is very simple to use while helping a lot with online payments.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Architecture & Planning, 1-10 employees
More than a year
“Helpful multi-currency payments”
Pros
Something that's been really useful about PayPal is how it accepts payments even when they come in a different currency from my country. It also shows the estimated total converted into my local currency so I can immediately see how much money I have without having to calculate or convert it on my own.
Cons
A downside is that PayPal charges a fee whenever a payment comes in. Since I do freelance work, part of the money sent from my job to my PayPal account gets deducted as a transaction fee.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Accounting, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“Unusable email bonuses”
Pros
Overall, it's a solid program with good quality but there are still a few areas that could be improved. One thing that stands out is the bonuses they send by email. Sometimes I'm not able to use them which is a bit disappointing.
Cons
There are also more billing options available and Honestly I don't find anything particularly difficult unless the bonus can't be used.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
5
Value for money
6
Customer Support
6
Functionality
5