How to delete your account from PayPal
General Prerequisites
- Ensure you have access to your PayPal account.
- Make sure there are no pending transactions or unresolved issues.
- Withdraw any remaining balance to your bank account or another payment method.
Helpful or Basic Information to Conduct the Steps Required
- Deleting your PayPal account is permanent and cannot be undone.
- You will lose access to all transaction history and account information.
- Ensure you have downloaded any necessary records before proceeding.
Steps to delete your account
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Log in to your PayPal account:
- Visit paypal.com and log in with your credentials.
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Navigate to Account Settings:
- Click on the gear icon (⚙️) located at the top right corner of the page to access your account settings.
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Go to Account Preferences:
- In the Account Settings menu, click on the "Account Preferences" tab.
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Close your account:
- Scroll down to the "Account type" section.
- Click on the "Close your account" link.
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Confirm the closure:
- Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm the closure of your account.
- You may be asked to provide a reason for closing your account.
Notes
- If you encounter any issues or do not have access to your account, you can contact PayPal customer support for assistance.
- Make sure to resolve any pending issues or transactions before attempting to close your account.
- Once your account is closed, you will not be able to reopen it or access any of your transaction history.