PayPal is one of the biggest payments system in the world but it could surprise you to know that this payment processor isn’t accepted on the Amazon shopping website, at least not directly. So don’t be surprised if you are on the Amazon website about to check out your purchase and do not see a PayPal option. However, if you seriously need to use PayPal to pay the bills, there are ways you can achieve this. In this guide, I will walk you through the steps of using PayPal to make payments on Amazon. Stick with me.
How to Use PayPal on Amazon
Even though Amazon doesn’t accept PayPal, there are workarounds that can enable you to use your PayPal funds on the website. Although these workarounds are not as swift and direct as just using PayPal directly on the website, what choices do we have?
Use PayPal Cash Card
If you have a PayPal account, you may be eligible for a PayPal debit card which is known as PayPal Cash Card. This card is linked to your PayPal account, and you can use it to make purchases anywhere that accepts Mastercard. And since Amazon accepts Mastercards, you can easily shop on their website with this card.
When you make a purchase with your PayPal debit card, the funds will be automatically transferred from your PayPal account. This is one way to use PayPal on the Amazon website.
Buy & Shop with Amazon gift cards
Another option is to purchase an Amazon gift card using your PayPal account. You can then use the gift card to make purchases on Amazon.
Make Payments using a third-party service
There are several third-party services that allow you to pay for Amazon purchases using your PayPal account. One option is PayWithMyBank, which allows you to connect your bank account to your Amazon account and make payments using your bank account information. Another option is Payoneer, which allows you to transfer funds from your PayPal account to your Payoneer account, and then use your Payoneer account to make purchases on Amazon.
Wrapping Up
While these workarounds may not be as convenient as being able to use PayPal directly on Amazon, they can still be useful for those who prefer to use PayPal for their online purchases. With a little bit of planning and some flexibility, you can still make use of your PayPal account to shop on Amazon.
