PayPal Software Reviews

“Useful banking features”

Pros

The banking features are really useful and being able to connect as many external bank accounts as needed made things especially convenient for the kind of work I do.

Cons

At the same time they feel far too intrusive and overly involved in your business, more than they should be in my opinion. I had both a business account and a personal account and they ended up shutting down my personal account because there were too many transactions in a short period. That was extremely inconvenient and really frustrating.

“excellent option for paying online”

Pros

It is clearly worth using, it's an excellent option for paying online and receiving payments too. I rarely need to contact customer support which is usually a good sign though I assume it's decent enough. It's also simple to use, set up and send invoices with.

Cons

The part that bothered me was the fees on international transactions. I also noticed that some UK websites added higher fees even on purchases under 15 pounds.

“Convenient routine transactions”

Pros

This platform makes online shopping and everyday transactions really convenient. It also works well for sending money and checking my personal transaction history is simple when I need to review past activity.

Cons

the menus and overall interface feel a bit cluttered and overly complicated especially when there's too much information or extra promotional content showing up on the platform.

“Helpful shipping label service”

Pros

Having this as a payment option is really convenient. It works well for eBay purchases and also for sending money directly to other people. The shipping label service is useful too and the 5 percent cashback deals are a nice bonus.

Cons

One thing to watch out for is online fraud especially emails that pretend to be from PayPal. You just have to stay careful about that.

“Paypal has everything I need”

Pros

To start with, it is free and really simple to use. I've been using it for more than 10 years and I've never had a problem with payments. I plan to keep using it as long as possible. Having all of my accounts stored in one place is also a huge advantage.

Cons

I can't think of anything I dislike about PayPal. If anything, they could add more incentives but it already gives me everything I need.

“Can track shipments”

Pros

Sending money to family or paying for a purchase is really convenient with this service. Both the app and the website are simple to navigate. I also appreciate being able to pay for items, purchase shipping labels and track shipments all in one place.

Cons

I honestly do not have any suggestions for improvement. Everything I can think of, from searching for a client to buying a shipping label and transferring money, already feels up to standard.

“People trust it”

Pros

Using a payment platform people already know and trust really helps cut down checkout hesitation. Getting everything up and running was quick and the dashboard is simple for monitoring transactions and handling disputes. The buyer and seller protection features also add reassuring extra security.

Cons

transaction fees do feel relatively high compared with some newer payment processors. Account holds and review checks can be hard to predict and that can slow cash flow. There is also not much room for customization if you want a checkout experience that feels more tailored to your business.

“Trusted and fast payments”

Pros

It has been excellent to use. I feel confident that my information stays protected and secure and I really appreciate how quickly it sends money.

Cons

The part that frustrates me is how long it can take to add money to my Paypal balance and for payments from a recurring bill to appear in my bank account.

“prefer it over my bank”

Pros

This has been a fantastic experience. The protection they provide for my money is excellent and honestly, I feel more secure using PayPal than I do relying on my own bank.

Cons

only thing that bothers me is the fees. It's very convenient for people to send me money through PayPal but once it goes over a certain amount, I end up being charged a fee.

“Centralized solution”

Pros

Using it is really convenient and I can use it in almost any place. I also appreciate that PayPal sends an email every time it's used which helps with fraud protection.

Cons

it only works online so I couldn't use it in places like on campus. Getting in touch with customer service for a refund was also a bit difficult. That said, I'm not sure if that has improved since it's been about two years since I last had to deal with that.

“accept payments in any currency”

Pros

Being able to accept payments in any currency has been a big plus. It makes things much more convenient for clients since they can pay in whichever currency they prefer. The invoice tracking is also quick to use and the reminder feature helps a lot.

Cons

US payments cannot be transferred into a US bank account in Canada. Aside from that, it has been working really well.

“Works on a wide range of sites”

Pros

It is accepted on a wide range of websites which makes it really convenient for online purchases. I also appreciate that it can be connected to a bank account and being able to use PayPal Credit is another helpful option.

Cons

There can be pretty high fees for customers when using PayPal if you run a business and it is not the best choice for larger transactions. Privacy can also be a concern at times.

“solid support”

Pros

It gives me peace of mind because it feels like my transactions are protected if something goes wrong. I had to contact support before over a fraud issue and after I sent the necessary proof, they helped me recover my money within a reasonable timeframe.

Cons

At times I hold off on using it for transactions because it can take a while for the payment to go through and for the funds to show up.

“Recurring charges and held funds”

Pros

There are plenty of billing options available and it's useful for sending money to individuals through PayPal for business transactions outside of a traditional bank.

Cons

They can allow recurring charges to go through without notifying you or getting your approval. I sent money to a vendor one time and when I tried to track it, I was told they could keep it on hold for as long as 6 months before releasing it. When I asked them to simply return the money instead, they refused to do that too. It turned into a very difficult situation and delayed my business process for more than a month.

“Helpful support team”

Pros

Whenever bugs or issues come up, the customer support team is really dependable and does a lot to help. Those problems do happen from time to time but even with that, it is still a very solid platform.

Cons

The biggest struggle is usability. The interface can be confusing to figure out and using it the right way is difficult at times especially with some backend limitations getting in the way.

“Professional invoices”

Pros

The professional-looking invoices and the way it keeps my money organized are a big plus. It's been really valuable and I've kept using it over the years.

Cons

While creating an invoice, the page sometimes reloads and I end up losing the information I entered. That's really frustrating and it actually pushed me to go back to doing a manual invoice at one point.

“Sending money made simple”

Pros

Sending and receiving money has always been really convenient with this. I've been using it for years to invoice customers and also move money around with family and it has worked out really well.

Cons

At times the interface feels a bit tedious to use. The UI especially on the mobile app, can be confusing now and then.

“quick and widely accepted”

Pros

It keeps payments quick, secure and accepted on just about every site. It takes the hassle out of paying online and the buyer protection gives a lot of peace of mind for both personal use and business transactions.

Cons

The fees can get pretty expensive especially for business-related payments or when sending money internationally. On top of that, customer support can take a while to respond when there's an issue with your account.

“Clean dashboard and reporting”

Pros

Sending and receiving money is simple and the dashboard has a neat organized look. The interface feels clean and modern and the reporting features are simple to use.

Cons

The fees are a bit on the expensive side. Withdrawals can be slow to process and refunds usually take around 3 to 4 days.

“highly customizable”

Pros

Handling payments and invoice transactions with this software feels very simple. It's completely safe and secure and it also gives you customization options based on what you need.

Cons

From everything I've seen, I haven't run into any issues with this software. I haven't noticed any real downside and it can be used without problems.