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Make preparations: When you can close your PayPal account
How to close your PayPal account
1st step:
2nd step:
3rd step:
quick start Guide
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You no longer use PayPal and want to delete your account so that your data cannot be accessed? We explain how exactly it works..

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PayPal is an online payment method used by over 230 million people worldwide. Registration is very easy and is explained in detail on the PayPal page. But what if you want to close your account? This is also not difficult at all if you follow our instructions.

Make preparations: When you can close your PayPal account

  • Your PayPal account cannot be deleted if you have outstanding payments . In this case, you will have to wait a few days for PayPal to withdraw the funds from your bank account.
  • If you still have PayPal credit in your account, you must transfer this to your bank account , otherwise it will be lost. To do this, simply go to your PayPal balance and click on " Withdraw money ".
  • In the PayPal terms and conditions it is stated that you must not close your account in order to avoid an account check by PayPal.

How to close your PayPal account

Note: The PayPal account can only be deleted in the browser, not in the app.

Follow our step-by-step instructions , the quick start guide or the explanatory video ..

1st step:

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Log in to PayPal and go to settings using the gear icon in the top right corner .

2nd step:

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Scroll down a bit and click the " Close Account " button .

3rd step:

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To be on the safe side, you will be asked again whether you really want to close your account. Once you have done this, you will no longer be able to use your PayPal account and you will no longer be able to view your previous payments via PayPal. If you are sure, confirm with " Close account ".

quick start Guide

  1. Open the PayPal settings via the gear symbol.
  2. Scroll down and click " Close Account ".
  3. To be on the safe side, you will be asked again whether you really want to close your account. If you are sure, confirm with " Close account ".

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