How do I update my email notification preferences?

You can decide which emails you want us to send you and whether you want to receive promotions from our partners. You can also choose to receive emails in an HTML or plain text format.

Here's how to update your email notification preferences from your desktop:

  1. Go to your Account settings.
  2. Click Notifications on the left side of the page. 
  3. Next to notifications, click Update
  4. Check or uncheck the boxes according to your preferences.
  5. All selections are automatically saved.

Here's how to manage the notifications on the PayPal app: 

  1. Tap your profile picture
  2. Tap Notification preferences
  3. Choose which notifications you want to get in your app.

Here's how to manage the notifications on the PayPal app: 

  1. Tap Settings.
  2. Tap Notification preferences
  3. Choose which notifications you want to get in your app.

For your security, we always email you when you request your password or change your name, your address, your email address, your password, or your bank account. We also email you about important changes to our legal agreements or policies.

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