PayPal's crypto purchasing service is temporarily paused while we update our system to comply with new UK regulations. You can continue to hold your crypto, or you may sell if you choose.

The following information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement of this type of Cryptocurrency. Consider seeking tax and financial advice from licensed professionals. The cryptocurrency service is currently available to PayPal Personal account holders only.

Visit Discover Crypto for more information.

Can I transfer cryptocurrency into and out of PayPal?

You can only hold or sell the cryptocurrency that you buy on PayPal in your Personal PayPal account. Additionally, the cryptocurrency assets in your account cannot be transferred to other accounts on or off PayPal.

You can find our Terms and Conditions and Acceptable Use Policy by clicking Legal at the bottom of any PayPal page.

Can I transfer my cryptocurrency balance within PayPal?

You can't send cryptocurrencies to family or friends, send cryptocurrencies to pay for goods or services, transfer cryptocurrencies from your Cryptocurrencies Hub to an external cryptocurrency wallet, or transfer cryptocurrencies into your Cryptocurrencies Hub from an external cryptocurrency wallet.

You can find our Terms and Conditions and Acceptable Use Policy by clicking Legal at the bottom of any PayPal page.

Will PayPal support peer-to-peer (P2P) Crypto trades?

We do not support Crypto trades. PayPal only supports the buying, selling and holding of Cryptocurrency using your PayPal account.

To complete P2P transactions with PayPal, all cryptocurrencies held with PayPal must be sold and thus converted into GBP before sending a payment.