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Get Ahead of the Class this Back to School Season
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It seems like just yesterday we were saying goodbye to another school year, but in the blink of an eye, it’s already time to prepare for going back to school.  Whether you’re heading back to a college campus or preparing your child for their first day of kindergarten, here’s how you can get ahead of the class with PayPal this back to school season.  
 
Shop Smart
From backpacks and notebooks to dorm gear and new shoes, back to school shopping lists are not only extensive, but the costs can really add up. PayPal is offering deals from a variety of back to school brands offering everything from classroom supplies to the latest fall fashions.  Need some extra time to pay? PayPal Credit’s [1] flexible payment options allow you to pay over time. And, if you don’t love the color or ordered the wrong size you can send it back and we’ll cover the return shipping costs on eligible items. Limitations apply.
 
Save Time
Sometimes it feels like back to school shopping takes longer each year, and with many parents shopping for more than one student in their household, every minute counts.  PayPal offers a quicker checkout with One Touch™, allowing you to shop across thousands of retailers without typing your username and password or 16-digit credit card number each time.
 
When you need to split costs or get paid back, peer-to-peer payments make sending and requesting money quick and easy. With PayPal and Venmo, you can conveniently pay the class parent for an upcoming field trip or send grocery money to your child in college with just a few taps.
 
Give Back
As you’re checking off your list of school supplies and clothing, don’t forget about the millions of children around the world in need of resources to reach their full potential.  Starting today and through August 31st, PayPal is adding an extra 1% to all donations made* to three trusted charities dedicated to providing children access to education and extracurricular enrichment: Peace Corps Let Girls Learn, YMCA, Boys & Girls Club of America, or the charity of your choice when you give here.  These organizations give children all around the world a brighter future and we are proud to support them this back to school season and beyond.
 
Donating is simple with the PayPal app! Tap the donate feature on the homescreen of the app and select from our featured charities or search for your cherished cause.
*Terms apply.
 
We wish everyone the best of luck in the new school year! For more information on PayPal’s back to school deals and offerings, go to: paypal.com/backtoschool.   
 
[1] Subject to credit approval as determined by the lender, Comenity Capital Bank. See terms.

PayPal Stories Staff  

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