It is not possible to make payments on Amazon using PayPal. However, users of PayPal have a few alternative solutions at their disposal. People adore doing their shopping on Amazon, and their preferred payment method is PayPal. Since Amazon does not directly take PayPal at checkout, it is not possible for you to necessarily combine two of your favorite activities related to online shopping — at least not in a direct manner. A few legal loopholes enable customers to use PayPal to pay for their Amazon purchases. Here's more information about the four different workarounds that enable you to use your PayPal account to make Amazon purchases.
Key takeaways:
- Shoppers at Amazon cannot use PayPal as a payment option at the checkout stage of their purchase.
- You can take a couple of different roundabout approaches if you wish to use your PayPal account to purchase products from Amazon.com.
- You can get around Amazon's policy of not accepting PayPal by utilizing one of the following workarounds: the PayPal Cash Card, the PayPal Key, one of the PayPal credit cards, or purchasing Amazon gift cards using your PayPal account.
- In 2022, Amazon announced that it would begin to accept payments made through Venmo, which PayPal owns.
How to make payments using PayPal on Amazon
There are alternative payment methods available if you enjoy shopping on Amazon but haven't been able to use PayPal to complete your purchases, as was previously explained. Explore these various avenues of possibility:Cash Card from PayPal
The PayPal Cash Card is simply a debit card that gives you access to your PayPal balance to make purchases using that balance. (Your standard PayPal account will be upgraded to a Cash Plus account, which comes with a few more capabilities when applying to the PayPal Cash Card.) You can shop at any place where Mastercard payments are accepted, whether online or in a physical store, as long as you have this card. Enter the number associated with your PayPal Cash Card. Then, finish making your order to pay for the items using your PayPal balance if you are shopping on Amazon.PayPal Key
The process of obtaining a PayPal Key is even less complicated than getting a PayPal Cash Card because there is no waiting involved for the physical card to come in the mail. PayPal will provide you with a card number that is only valid for usage online (again, as long as the merchant accepts Mastercard). PayPal Key is not currently accessible to customers with all types of PayPal accounts and that is a drawback. You can determine if you are qualified by signing into your account and observing whether or not the PayPal Key option is presented to you at that time. If this is the case, you will be given your virtual card details after you sign up for the service. These include the card number, the date it expires, and the security code. You can then use this information to make purchases on Amazon.com.Credit cards issued by PayPal
The PayPal Cashback Mastercard and the PayPal Extras Mastercard are the two co-branded credit cards made available by PayPal. These cards work just like any other credit card – one can use them to shop at physical stores or online. However, the money for your purchases is not coming from the sum you have in your PayPal account. These deals are only available to people who already have a PayPal account.Amazon gift cards
Buy Amazon gift cards from a store that also takes PayPal and then loads the amount of the gift cards into your Amazon account. This is the same as using PayPal to pay on Amazon, just more roundabout. For instance, if you go online to BestBuy.com, you can buy an Amazon gift card using the credit you have on your PayPal account. If you select the option to "pick up in-store," you can obtain the card the same day. After that, you will be able to redeem the gift card on Amazon and spend the money as you like.Which of these choices is the best?
Each of the choices mentioned earlier makes it possible to use PayPal to make purchases on Amazon. However, this might be the most convenient method to utilize if you have access to PayPal Key.PayPal Key
This may be the most convenient workaround option because it simply involves a couple of clicks. You can buy virtually everywhere and pay with your PayPal balance. Additionally, you can pay for almost anything using your PayPal balance.Pros
- You will be provided with a virtual card number in place of the balance held in your PayPal account.
- There will be no need to fill out a credit application here.
Cons
- There are several restrictions on who can use PayPal Key.
PayPal credit card
You won't be making the payment with the balance you have in your PayPal account; instead, you will be creating a new credit card.Pros
- You can earn rewards points redeemed for cash back on purchases made at Amazon and elsewhere when using this card.
Cons
- Not everyone may be the best candidate for opening a new credit line.
- There may be alternative rewards cards that are a better fit for the way you spend money.
- You are not genuinely paying using the money you have in your PayPal account.
PayPal Cash Card
Your PayPal account is used to fund the PayPal Cash Card. It may be used as a debit card at stores like Amazon and brick-and-mortar establishments that generally do not accept PayPal payments.Pros
- Applying for and using a PayPal Cash Card is a straightforward and uncomplicated process.
- There will be no inquiry into your credit history.
Cons
- Both adding money to an existing PayPal account and taking money out of an ATM that is not part of their network incur fees from PayPal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the alternative forms of payment that Amazon will accept?
The good news is that Amazon supports a wide variety of payment methods, so even if none of these choices appeal to you, you can still shop there. These are the following:- All major credit cards
- Amazon gift cards
- JCB\sNYCE\sSTAR
- The China UnionPay System (credit card only)
- Cards for pre-paid credit or gift purchases issued by Visa, MasterCard, or American Express
- Health care savings accounts (HSA) or flexible spending accounts (FSA) for purchases of things that are eligible for either type of account
- EBT cards issued by SNAP for residents of member states
Why doesn't Amazon accept payments made through PayPal?
There has been no official explanation given. However, it is reasonable to assume that Amazon does not allow PayPal as a payment option because the two businesses are, in some ways, competitors. eBay, which is in direct competition with Amazon, was formerly the owner of PayPal. Amazon has entered the market for online payments with its service known as Amazon Pay, even though PayPal has severed its ties with eBay in recent years.How can you move money from your Amazon account to your PayPal account?
There is no direct way to move money from Amazon Pay to your PayPal account. However, it is still possible to do it by following a few simple steps. Move money from the balance in your Amazon Pay account into the bank account that you linked to your Amazon Pay account. After that, you can add the money to your PayPal balance as long as you have linked the same bank account to both your PayPal account and your bank account. It is important to note that this only applies to Amazon Pay account money. One cannot exchange the balance on a conventional Amazon credit or gift card for cash.