What is cash back and what are PayPal Rewards?

With PayPal Rewards, shoppers can earn a percentage of eligible purchases back as points, which can be converted into cash back. You can earn rewards points when you pay with PayPal. When you redeem them for cash, you can add them to your PayPal balance, to a PayPal Savings account, or even donate to support charity. Get started by downloading the PayPal app. You can use the app to check out the latest offers and rewards available from top brands.

How does cash back work with PayPal Rewards?

PayPal Rewards allows customers to earn cash back on their purchases from many top brands. With a PayPal Debit Card, you can also earn {{cashBackRewards.cashbackFivePercent}} back in a monthly category you choose, including fuel, groceries, restaurants, apparel, or rideshare/public transit, on up to {{cashBackRewards.monthlySpendThousandSymbol}} in monthly category spend. Monthly categories subject to change.

How do I earn PayPal Rewards?

Use the PayPal app to find cash back offers and we'll automatically apply them when you check out. Checkout with your PayPal account or PayPal Debit Card to start collecting cash back and rewards points.

How long does it take before I can use my PayPal Rewards?

Points will typically appear as pending in your account overview within 1-14 days of the qualifying purchase. Points can be used or redeemed after 90 days. Travel-related points (such as points earned from eligible hotel reservations, airfare, or rental cars) may take longer to become accessible in your account.

Do I need to sign up to get cash back and earn rewards points?

PayPal is a digital wallet that follows you wherever you go. There is no separate PayPal Rewards enrollment process. You only need an account with PayPal to start earning rewards. You can check your account to track and manage your PayPal Rewards anytime. You’ll earn rewards by saving offers in the PayPal app and using them to make eligible purchases, or making eligible purchases with your PayPal Debit Card. Or earn cash back with your PayPal Cashback Mastercard.

Do I need a balance in my account to use it?

You don’t need to have any PayPal balance in your account to use PayPal. Similar to a physical wallet, when you are making a purchase, you can choose to pay for your items with any of the credit or debit cards or bank accounts that are linked to your account with PayPal.

Restaurant rewards

Get cash back when eating out.

Earn rewards when you dine out with PayPal. Pay with the PayPal Cashback Mastercard^® and earn cash back on all PayPal purchases.¹

Also enjoy 1.5% back on all other purchases anywhere Mastercard is accepted, including at restaurants and coffee shops. All with no annual fee² and no impact to your credit score if you’re declined.³

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cash back across chosen categories

Choose your PayPal Debit Card monthly category—restaurants, apparel, fuel, groceries, or rideshare & public transit—then get 5% cash back when you shop in that category, on up to $1,000.00 monthly spend.⁴ Spend anywhere Mastercard is accepted.⁵

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Earn up to 3% cash back

Earn 3% back on your PayPal purchases.¹ And 1.5% back on other purchases. Use the PayPal Cashback Mastercard anywhere Mastercard is accepted. No annual fee.² No impact to your credit score if you're declined.³

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offers

Get as much as 1%, 2%, or 5% cash back⁶ from your favorite brands. We’ll apply your offers when you check out with PayPal. And we’ll let you know when your rewards are ready to be redeemed.

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Offers are subject to availability. Redeem points for cash and other options. PayPal Rewards terms and merchant exclusions apply. Offers change often so refer to the merchant site for the most accurate information. We may earn a commission when you make a purchase.

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