PayPal security technology

Our security measures and technology help safeguard your account and financial info

Passkeys for PayPal

Use your face, fingerprint, device passcode or PIN to log in to PayPal with passkey, a phishing-resistant technology that is easy to use and as secure as passwords.1

24/7 Fraud Monitoring

Our advanced fraud detection technology helps us spot fraud to help protect your account and financial information.

Key pinning

We ensure your mobile device connects to a verified PayPal server using Transport Layer Security (TLS), so your sensitive information is encrypted and cannot be seen by anyone else.

Data encryption

We utilise this critical technology to help keep your digital info and PayPal transactions secure.

Email payment confirmation

You’ll receive an email any time you send or receive a PayPal payment. If you receive an email for a transaction you haven't made, alert us quickly so we can launch an investigation.

Secure connections

We make sure your connections are using Transport Layer Security (TLS) and HTTPS so your sensitive information is transferred securely to an authentic PayPal server and it is protected from others.

We meet certified industry standards and support ongoing security research

Our Help Centre is available

Find answers to commonly asked questions and get help with your PayPal account.

Secure shopping and selling starts with PayPal

Spend, send and manage your transactions with confidence.