How do I pay a money request or invoice?

If you’ve received a money request or invoice that you aren't familiar with, don’t pay it. Don’t call any phone numbers stated in the invoice note or open suspicious links. You can report any unwarranted invoices or money requests by logging in to the PayPal website or the PayPal app.

Here's how to pay an invoice on the web at PayPal.com:

  1. Select the invoice from your Dashboard or Activity.
  2. Select your Payment Method.
  3. Review and click Complete Purchase.

Here's how to pay a money request on the web at PayPal.com:

  1. Select the money request from your Dashboard or Activity.
  2. Click Send Payment.
  3. Review and click Send.


Here's how to pay an invoice in the app:

  1. Select the invoice from your Dashboard or Activity.
  2. Click View Invoice
  3. Select your Payment Method.
  4. Review and click Complete Purchase.

Here's how to pay a money request in the app:

  1. Select the money request from your Dashboard or Activity.
  2. Click Pay.
  3. Click Next.
  4. Review and click Send.


Here's how to pay an invoice without a PayPal account:

  1. Check your email inbox for the invoice from PayPal.
  2. Click View and Pay Invoice.
  3. Click Pay with Debit or Credit Card if you don’t have an account.
  4. Click Pay Now after entering the information.

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