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How does a PayPal work?

Updated: 10/3/2023
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PayPal makes money in the same way credit card companies do. The seller pays a percentage (or at some times a fixed "fee" but usually a percentage) to PayPal based on how much money changes hands. It depends on the agreement. It would be interesting to know how much money changes hands "under the table" between, say, eBay and PayPal. It would also be interesting to know the relationship they have, and its history.

When you use a credit card or PayPal, you do so purchasing something. It costs you "X" dollars. The seller who accepts your credit card or PayPal payment does not get "X" dollars. That seller has an amount deducted from what the buyer gave for the goods or services. The seller who uses the credit card service or PayPal service pays for that service in that way. It's all electronic. An almost effortless "skimming" of the sellers' profits. A percent (even a small one) or two of millions of dollars per day adds up. And in the case of credit cards that don't have current balances near zero, the interest charges to the card holder make those of a loan shark pale. Oh, and those credit card charges are legal. (Other opinions my differ from this one.) As a buyer or seller, be smart. Protect yourself and make good choices.

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PayPal allows you to send and receive to your PayPal account. You are able to link your checking account or debit card to PayPal and use it as a method of payment for online purchases.

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