How to win with international online shopping
Cross-border ecommerce is growing quickly as international, online shoppers seek out bargains and unique products. That means there’s a world of potential customers out there, just waiting to buy what you’re selling.
You can grow your online business by reaching new customers in markets around the world.
Here’s an outline of 5 critical steps to get you started.
1. Find your target online shopping markets
2. Consider how people prefer to pay
3. Learn the rules, from taxes to regulations
4. Establish shipping and support services
5. Attract more online shopping customers with international marketing
To start building your plan and make your international expansion a success, refer to our e-book.
Here’s an outline of 5 critical steps to get you started.
1. Find your target online shopping markets
2. Consider how people prefer to pay
3. Learn the rules, from taxes to regulations
4. Establish shipping and support services
5. Attract more online shopping customers with international marketing
To start building your plan and make your international expansion a success, refer to our e-book.
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You can grow your business by targeting international markets and the growing number of cross-border shoppers. But you need a plan.
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Frequently asked questions.
Seller’s won’t be charged a High Volume Dispute fee for disputes that are:
- Inquiries in PayPal’s Resolution Center and not escalated to a claim with PayPal
- Resolved directly between seller and the buyer and not escalated to a claim with PayPal
- Filed by the buyer directly with PayPal as an Unauthorized Transaction.
You can manage your information by going to your PayPal.Me link and clicking My PayPal.Me., or go to your account settings and click the PayPal.Me profile.
I forgot my PayPal.Me link, what should I do?
No problem! Log into PayPal.Me and you’ll see your link. Also, your PayPal.Me link is included in the welcome email we sent when you first signed up.
How can I cancel, delete or change my PayPal.Me link?
Once you’ve created your PayPal.Me link, you won’t be able to delete it. If you want to hide your PayPal.Me link from the world, log into PayPal.Me, tap or click Turn Off My Link. This will prevent people from sending you money. Your PayPal.Me link will still be linked to your PayPal account and won’t be available for others to grab.
If you need to edit your PayPal.Me link, you can do so through our website or app. Here's how:
What photo will show up on my link? Can I change it?
If you already have a Profile photo saved to your PayPal account, that’s what will show up. If you don’t have a PayPal.com photo or if you want to replace it, you can do that through your PayPal.Me link.
When using the PayPal app, I don't want to be listed in the PayPal search directory. How can I opt out?
You can opt out of the search directory at any time by visiting your PayPal.me settings.
Check out the list of countries where you can get your own PayPal.Me link.
I forgot my PayPal.Me link, what should I do?
No problem! Log into PayPal.Me and you’ll see your link. Also, your PayPal.Me link is included in the welcome email we sent when you first signed up.
How can I cancel, delete or change my PayPal.Me link?
Once you’ve created your PayPal.Me link, you won’t be able to delete it. If you want to hide your PayPal.Me link from the world, log into PayPal.Me, tap or click Turn Off My Link. This will prevent people from sending you money. Your PayPal.Me link will still be linked to your PayPal account and won’t be available for others to grab.
If you need to edit your PayPal.Me link, you can do so through our website or app. Here's how:
Website
- Log into PayPal.Me.
- Click Manage Profile.
- Click the Edit icon next to "Your PayPal username".
- Enter your new username.
- Click Save.
App
- Tap the Settings icon in the upper right-hand corner of the app.
- Tap PayPal.Me.
- Tap the Edit icon next to "Your PayPal username".
- Enter your new username.
- Tap Save.
Note: The system will check for username availability. If the username you enter has been claimed, you can use one of the suggestions provided or choose another username.
What photo will show up on my link? Can I change it?
If you already have a Profile photo saved to your PayPal account, that’s what will show up. If you don’t have a PayPal.com photo or if you want to replace it, you can do that through your PayPal.Me link.
When using the PayPal app, I don't want to be listed in the PayPal search directory. How can I opt out?
You can opt out of the search directory at any time by visiting your PayPal.me settings.
Check out the list of countries where you can get your own PayPal.Me link.
When you request another PayPal code, a new 4-digit code is generated and the previous one expires. You need to use the new PayPal code to confirm you card.
A new PayPal code can be requested up to 2 times. All corresponding charges are refunded to your PayPal balance within 24 hours after you've entered the latest PayPal code online.
PayPal.Me is a faster, easier way to get paid through PayPal. Just share your unique PayPal.Me link with your friends or customers. They can simply tap on your link, type in the amount and confirm to pay. They don’t even have to know your email address or install the PayPal app!
When your customers pay you through PayPal.Me for your products or services, their eligible transactions can enjoy the same benefit of PayPal Buyer Protection.
How do I create my own PayPal.Me link?
Create your link here for free using your name or your business name (for example: paypal.me/johnsmith). If you don't have a PayPal account yet, signup is fast and free.
How do I share my PayPal.Me link?
You can type your PayPal.Me link in your preferred social media site/app, or send it through email or text message. To find your link, simply go to PayPal.Me page and click My PayPal.Me to log in.
Can I use PayPal.Me on my mobile device?
Of course. You can access your PayPal.Me link on mobile phones, desktop computers, and tablets.
Need more information?
How do I set up my PayPal.Me link?
How do I get paid with PayPal.Me?
How do I make a payment using PayPal.Me?
How do I manage my PayPal.Me link?
How secure is PayPal.Me?
When your customers pay you through PayPal.Me for your products or services, their eligible transactions can enjoy the same benefit of PayPal Buyer Protection.
How do I create my own PayPal.Me link?
Create your link here for free using your name or your business name (for example: paypal.me/johnsmith). If you don't have a PayPal account yet, signup is fast and free.
How do I share my PayPal.Me link?
You can type your PayPal.Me link in your preferred social media site/app, or send it through email or text message. To find your link, simply go to PayPal.Me page and click My PayPal.Me to log in.
Can I use PayPal.Me on my mobile device?
Of course. You can access your PayPal.Me link on mobile phones, desktop computers, and tablets.
Need more information?
How do I set up my PayPal.Me link?
How do I get paid with PayPal.Me?
How do I make a payment using PayPal.Me?
How do I manage my PayPal.Me link?
How secure is PayPal.Me?