PayPal Reviews

1. AnnaBenjamin

   8 months ago
   PayPal: More Frustrating Than Useful These Days

   I used PayPal for years, but lately it’s been one of the most frustrating payment services I’ve dealt with. Their customer support feels almost nonexistent — long wait times, scripted replies that don’t solve anything, and nobody seems empowered to actually help you.

   One of the worst things is how easily they freeze or limit accounts, sometimes without clear explanation, leaving you unable to access your money for weeks. And when you try to dispute a charge or problem with an order, it often feels like you get brushed off rather than any real help.

   Overall, PayPal used to be convenient, but recent experiences on safety holds, opaque policies, and unhelpful support make it feel more like a headache than a reliable way to pay or get paid

   Competitors: Google Pay

   Pros:    Widely accepted online payment method that can be convenient for basic transfers.

   Cons:    Poor customer service, confusing policies, and frequent account holds/freezes make it unreliable
2. Sandra-G

   about 4 years ago
   PayPal is cool

   I like PayPal, it has a high security standard. Except when I am the one suffering a chargeback for some flimsy reasons.

CodeCrafters Reviews

PayPal mentions (1)

• Trying to activate PayPal just brings me to PayPal's website.

  (I live in USA) When I go to payments under my shopify account to add paypal as a payment method I am having trouble doing so. I first click activate paypal > activate paypal express checkout which directs me to a "security challenge" (confirm I am not a robot). Then it just brings me to paypals website (paypal.com/us/home). When I sign in nothing happens, I am just on my paypal homescreen. Source: over 3 years ago

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