How do I close my PayPal account?

Before you close your PayPal account, remove any money from your PayPal balance.

If there's a chance that you might want to use PayPal in the future, you can keep your account open.

If you notice a payment that you didn’t authorize, please report it right away in the Resolution Center.

On the web:

1. Go to Account Settings.
2. Click Account preferences.
3. Click Close account.

On the app:

1. Tap Settings.
2. Tap Close your account.

On the business app:

1. Tap the profile icon.
2. Tap Account Info.
3. Tap Close Your Account.

Once you close your PayPal account, it can’t be reopened.

It’s not possible to close an account with a remaining balance, an account limitation, or other unresolved issues.