Delete PayPal account - how it works
If you no longer wish to use the PayPal payment service, you can delete your account. However, the words "delete" or "deactivate" are not mentioned in the help topics of the provider. We'll show you how to delete your account anyway.
Instructions: irrevocably delete PayPal account
You can get rid of your PayPal account in just a few steps. If you still have credit, you can transfer it to your bank account after logging in.
- Open the PayPal website and click on the "Login" button at the top right.
- Once you have access to your account, click the gear icon in the top right again.
- At the bottom left you will find the "Close account" option. Choose this.
- You will then be asked if you really want to close your account. Click on Continue".
- Select a reason for the account closure, optionally comment on your decision and click "Next" again.
- Now comes the last query. If you confirm this again by clicking on "Next", your PayPal account will be deleted.
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