How to cancel your PayPal account

If you no longer use the PayPal service, you can cancel your account with the online payment service. We'll show you where to find the hidden feature.

Instructions: Cancel PayPal account

If you still have credit on your PayPal account, you cannot delete the account. Transfer the credit to your bank account after logging in.

1. Open the PayPal website and log into your account at the top right.
2. Then click the gear icon again in the top right corner to access the settings.
3. Below is the "Close Account" option. If you still have credit on your account, it cannot be closed.
4. Confirm the upcoming queries with "Next" and enter any reason for your termination.
5. Confirm the last query again by clicking on "Next". Your PayPal account will now be terminated.

Simple and convenient: cancel your PayPal account right here

An easy way to cancel your PayPal account is through our partner subscription alert. All you have to do is enter your personal data in the pre-formulated letter of termination. Then print out the letter and send the cancellation to the specified address. As an option, Aboalarm can even take over the termination entirely for you: The termination service costs either EUR 3.49 or EUR 4.49 depending on the payment method selected. Proof of termination is of course included in the price.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how secure PayPal really is.