Jan 1, 2021, 7:17 pm
Last edit by: TEDisgone
Merchant Description
While a PayPal charge is pending, "PayPal" may not appear in the merchant description but will once the charge posts (e.g., a pending charge listed as "BESTBUY.COM" will become "PAYPAL BESTBUY.COM"). The reimbursement appears as "AMEX PAYPAL CREDIT", typically around 3 days later.
Google Pay
PayPal can be added to Google Pay via payments.google.com > Payment Methods > Add a payment method (note that not all Google Pay is created equal; e.g. this doesn't seem to work for Fi payments)
Known Working Examples
List of some vendors that accept PayPal, from the official PayPal website: https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mp...l-credit-promo
Travel
While a PayPal charge is pending, "PayPal" may not appear in the merchant description but will once the charge posts (e.g., a pending charge listed as "BESTBUY.COM" will become "PAYPAL BESTBUY.COM"). The reimbursement appears as "AMEX PAYPAL CREDIT", typically around 3 days later.
Google Pay
PayPal can be added to Google Pay via payments.google.com > Payment Methods > Add a payment method (note that not all Google Pay is created equal; e.g. this doesn't seem to work for Fi payments)
Known Working Examples
List of some vendors that accept PayPal, from the official PayPal website: https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mp...l-credit-promo
Travel
- Airfare purchased from some airline websites (does not work with DL, UA, WN as they do not accept AMEX via PayPal)
- Flightradar 24
- Uber Cash reloads
- Lyft cash reload
- US passport renewal application fee may accept PayPal
- Nonprofits: Doctors Without Borders, Feeding America, Pro Publica, WBEZ, KUOW
- Bandcamp
- Patreon
- Ace Hardware (online only?)
- AARP Gift Cards (note discounted every Monday through rewards portal) as well as your membership dues
- Banza Chickpea Pasta (eatbanza.com)
- Bed Bath & Beyond (online orders)
- Best Buy
- Chewy
- CVS Drugstore/Pharmacy (using “show to pay” QR code generated in Pay Pal app) Pay Pal must be “mapped” to qualifying Amex card with said benefit
- eBay, including seller charges
- Eddie Bauer (online only?)
- Ex Officio
- Express Scripts prescription fulfillment
- Gap Factory Web
- store.google.com
- Home Depot (definitely online, possibly also in-store)
- Keurig.com - it can be a set it and forget it if you use Green Mountain's subscription service
- Macy's (online only?)
- Nuts.com
- PayPal eGift cards (merchant gift cards)
- Poshmark
- Starbucks card reloads
- T2 Tea (online)
- Target (not on iOS app)
- USPS.com (stamps, shipping supplies, cards and envelopes, etc.)
- Walmart
- AT&T TV Now
- CBS All Access
- Disney+
- Hulu
- Netflix
- NY Times
- Spotify
- VOIP.MS
- Airalo.com
- Skype
- BlueJeans
- Zoom
- Shell (via Shell app) - however, note some FT'ers have reported needing to call in and manually credit
- BP (via BPme app)
- Steam (wallet reloads work)
- PlayStation Network (wallet reloads work)
- Battle.net (wallet reloads work)
- Grubhub / Seamless / UberEats
- Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
- Possibly others that use "Paymentus" as a processor
American Express Platinum: $30 PayPal Credit Per Month Until June 30
Jan 2, 2021, 1:40 pm
#76
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Home Depot, I believe, let's you pay with PayPal at checkout.
Jan 2, 2021, 2:50 pm
#77
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 302
FREE Gas, anyone?
Added Shell gas stations to the Wiki. Shell accepts PayPal via their app for contactless pump authorization and payment.
Courtesy links to the correct app...
iOS - Shell US & Canada
Android - Shell US & Canada
Courtesy links to the correct app...
iOS - Shell US & Canada
Android - Shell US & Canada
Jan 2, 2021, 4:12 pm
#78
Join Date: Feb 2020
Programs: Amex, Citi
Posts: 15
Gift cards through Walmart?
It has been stated that you can checkout with paypal at walmart.com. Has anyone tried purchasing a third party gift card (like a $50 GC to delta airlines) through walmart.com using the platinum card with paypal? Could help set up use of airline gift cards to trigger the $200 travel credit...
Jan 2, 2021, 4:28 pm
#79
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By the way, what does 8.5.5 mean?
Jan 2, 2021, 4:39 pm
#80
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Some thoughts.
I first made a paypal purchase online about 2-3 years ago, buying a North Face jacket that was not in stock at my local store. One of the nice things about “Pay with PayPal” is you do not have to fill out all your personal information with the merchant. You just log into your PayPal account in a pop up window and the relevant info (eg, shipping address) is transferred over. Importantly, the merchant does NOT get your credit card info. So this is great for one-off purchases as it reduces the risk you’re impacted by the next security breach.
However, I needed to return the NorthFace jacket, and because I paid with PayPal, I could NOT just take it back to the store. I had to package and mail it back for the refund.
I *think* frictions like that have been reduced, but pay attention to the fine print.
Otherwise, using PayPal is pretty easy especially for those one-off transactions. Though I do also see the appeal of just setting your Netflix subscription to use PayPal so you don’t have to think about it each month.
I first made a paypal purchase online about 2-3 years ago, buying a North Face jacket that was not in stock at my local store. One of the nice things about “Pay with PayPal” is you do not have to fill out all your personal information with the merchant. You just log into your PayPal account in a pop up window and the relevant info (eg, shipping address) is transferred over. Importantly, the merchant does NOT get your credit card info. So this is great for one-off purchases as it reduces the risk you’re impacted by the next security breach.
However, I needed to return the NorthFace jacket, and because I paid with PayPal, I could NOT just take it back to the store. I had to package and mail it back for the refund.
I *think* frictions like that have been reduced, but pay attention to the fine print.
Otherwise, using PayPal is pretty easy especially for those one-off transactions. Though I do also see the appeal of just setting your Netflix subscription to use PayPal so you don’t have to think about it each month.
Jan 2, 2021, 5:09 pm
#81
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 240
It has been stated that you can checkout with paypal at walmart.com. Has anyone tried purchasing a third party gift card (like a $50 GC to delta airlines) through walmart.com using the platinum card with paypal? Could help set up use of airline gift cards to trigger the $200 travel credit...
Jan 2, 2021, 5:12 pm
#82
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I'm not the best person to ask about anything Uber app related. I've had much frustration with it over the years.
Jan 2, 2021, 5:48 pm
#84
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Jan 2, 2021, 5:50 pm
#85
Join Date: Feb 2020
Programs: Amex, Citi
Posts: 15
Jan 2, 2021, 5:59 pm
#86
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If one struggles to figure out how to spend 30$ a month online I wonder why they have a premium travels reward card with a hefty annual fee in the first place
Jan 2, 2021, 6:00 pm
#87
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 218
It has been stated that you can checkout with paypal at walmart.com. Has anyone tried purchasing a third party gift card (like a $50 GC to delta airlines) through walmart.com using the platinum card with paypal? Could help set up use of airline gift cards to trigger the $200 travel credit...
ymmv. reason given by paypal was this purchase was unusual for me, but I've read other reports of other gift card purchase through paypal being denied.
Jan 2, 2021, 6:15 pm
#89
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Some thoughts.
I first made a paypal purchase online about 2-3 years ago, buying a North Face jacket that was not in stock at my local store. One of the nice things about “Pay with PayPal” is you do not have to fill out all your personal information with the merchant. You just log into your PayPal account in a pop up window and the relevant info (eg, shipping address) is transferred over. Importantly, the merchant does NOT get your credit card info. So this is great for one-off purchases as it reduces the risk you’re impacted by the next security breach.
However, I needed to return the NorthFace jacket, and because I paid with PayPal, I could NOT just take it back to the store. I had to package and mail it back for the refund.
I *think* frictions like that have been reduced, but pay attention to the fine print.
Otherwise, using PayPal is pretty easy especially for those one-off transactions. Though I do also see the appeal of just setting your Netflix subscription to use PayPal so you don’t have to think about it each month.
I first made a paypal purchase online about 2-3 years ago, buying a North Face jacket that was not in stock at my local store. One of the nice things about “Pay with PayPal” is you do not have to fill out all your personal information with the merchant. You just log into your PayPal account in a pop up window and the relevant info (eg, shipping address) is transferred over. Importantly, the merchant does NOT get your credit card info. So this is great for one-off purchases as it reduces the risk you’re impacted by the next security breach.
However, I needed to return the NorthFace jacket, and because I paid with PayPal, I could NOT just take it back to the store. I had to package and mail it back for the refund.
I *think* frictions like that have been reduced, but pay attention to the fine print.
Otherwise, using PayPal is pretty easy especially for those one-off transactions. Though I do also see the appeal of just setting your Netflix subscription to use PayPal so you don’t have to think about it each month.
Personally there are a couple of things I've been wanting but haven't pulled the trigger on (e.g., I've been needing to get some free weights for my house but don't love the COVID-inflated prices, $30 off makes them those prices more palatable)
Last edited by Duke787; Jan 2, 2021 at 6:21 pm
Jan 2, 2021, 6:39 pm
#90
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 42
For anybody who wears Asics shoes, looks like PP is an easy checkout option on their website. I need new sneakers and will probably stack this with other discount codes I have for a cheap pair at least once.
I just got approved for the Plat a few days ago, so seeing this promo was a pleasant surprise as it hadn't been announced when I applied.
I just got approved for the Plat a few days ago, so seeing this promo was a pleasant surprise as it hadn't been announced when I applied.