How do I block or unblock another PayPal user?

We can't add or edit the existing contact in the address book, we can only delete or block the contact.

When you block someone, they'll no longer be able to send you money, message you, or find you in the PayPal directory.

If you no longer want to receive payments or messages from another PayPal user, you can block them via the PayPal website or mobile app.

Website:

  1. Click Send & Request.
  2. Click Contacts and select the name of the person you want to block.
  3. Click Block this contact.
  4. Click Block to confirm.

If you no longer want to receive payments or messages from another PayPal user, you can block them via the PayPal website or mobile app.

To block someone on the app:

  1. Tap Send/ Request.
  2. Tap All Contacts
  3. Find the person you want to block and tap the 3 dots next to their name.
  4. Tap Block.
  5. Tap Block again to confirm.

To unblock someone on the website:

  1. Click Send & Request.
  2. Click Manage Contacts.
  3. Click View blocked contacts at the bottom of the page.
  4. Click Unblock next to the name of the person you want to unblock.

To unblock someone on the app:

  1. Tap Send/ Request.
  2. Tap All Contacts.
  3. Tap the payment between you and this person.
  4. Tap Unblock at the bottom of the transaction details page.

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

Please click here to report a violation of our Acceptable Use Policy.

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