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Why should I use PayPal?

PayPal is the safer, easier way to pay. You can use your credit card or bank account without exposing your account numbers. You can link your credit card or bank account to your PayPal account so you don't have to enter your card number or address everywhere you shop. Just log in to PayPal and quickly check out in a few clicks.

Accepting PayPal may attract more buyers, including new customers from different parts of the world where we offer our services. Buyers can be confident that they will be able to purchase from you without sharing their financial information. As a seller, you can trust that our advanced technologies will help make processing payments safer for you.

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