How do I set a card as a preferred payment method?

Here’s how to set a card as a preferred payment method:

1. Go to your Wallet.
2. Click the card you'd like to use as your preferred payment method.
3. Click Set as preferred.

Here’s how to set a card as your preferred payment method on the PayPal app:

1. Go to your Wallet. 
2. Scroll down to Preferences.
3. Tap to set your preferred payment method for online purchases, in-person purchases, and more.

In the new app experience, here's how to manage your preferred payment method: 

1. Tap Me tab. 
2. Select Accounts
3. Scroll down to Payment Preferences 
   • Tap Online payments to set your preferred way to pay when you shop online or send money for goods and services. 
   • Tap In-store payments to set your preferred way to pay when you pay with a QR code or other in-store options. 
4. Select the payment method you'd like to use. 
5. Tap Save.

You can also choose your preferred payment method when making a payment: 

• During checkout or when transferring money, tap the payment method selector 
• Choose the card or bank account you want to use 
• Complete your payment

You need to add a payment method (such as a card) to your PayPal account before you can select it as a preferred way to pay.

Setting a preferred payment method won’t affect automatic payments, like subscriptions or billing agreements. To set a preferred payment method for an automatic payment, go to your automatic payments and select the merchant in question.