How do I remove a debit or credit card from my PayPal account?

Here’s how to remove a card from your PayPal account:

  1. Go to your Wallet.
  2. Click the card you want to remove.
  3. Click Remove card.

To remove your card on the app:

  1. Tap image Wallet.
  2. Select the card you want to remove and tap Remove.


You may not be able to remove a card if there's a pending transaction, or if your card was used as the backup payment method for a recent payment. Wait a few days and try again.

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