What is PayPal?

PayPal is an account-based system that lets anyone with an email address securely send and receive online payments using their credit card or bank account. Your credit card or checking account information is never revealed to the people you pay, ensuring the privacy of your financial information.

PayPal is the world's largest online payment network. PayPal is also the preferred payment service for online auctions, online communities and group Web sites. Recommended by CNET as the "most reliable personal payment service." PayPal's service can be used from PCs or Web-enabled mobile phones.