On Tuesday Oct 4, Hurricane Matthew struck Haiti with torrential rain and sustained winds of 145 mph before continuing on through the Caribbean up to the Carolinas, wreaking havoc on coastal...
The holiday season has officially kicked off and the forecast is brighter than ever with the latest report from NFR predicting that holiday sales are expected to increase by 3.6% to $655.8...
I joined PayPal as one of their first 50 employees in 2000 as a product manager. Little did I know that this job was going to lead me into my career as an social entrepreneur and that PayPal would...
Volunteers sort cantaloupe at Second Harvest. The fruit will be shipped to one of the food bank’s partner agencies for distribution. Credit: Second Harvest A third of all charitable giving...
At PayPal, we see the transformative effect that affordable financial services can have on individuals and merchants every day. With over 188 million active customer accounts and 14.5 million...
PayPal's "Donate" button, used by hundreds of thousands of charities to accept billions of dollars in online donations, is getting a makeover this fall. To celebrate the iconic tool’s renewal we...
As we gear up for the busy holiday shopping season (PayPal data indicates that September 30th was the official kick-off), it’s more important than ever for online retailers to offer consumers a...
When PayPal became an independent company just over a year ago, we did so with clarity about the opportunities ahead of us. Rapid advances in mobile technology and the accelerating digitization of...
Updated September 29, 2016 In September of 2013, we announced that we were acquiring Braintree. Their vision for the future of payments, dedication to white glove service and their goal to provide...
One of the pain points we hear from our customers is that it still isn’t easy to pay for rent. Seventy percent of renters still pay by check[1], even though credit cards are gaining traction....
A new school year is here. Teachers have set up their classrooms, parents are signing their kids up for sports and clubs – and buying the necessary supplies. Everyone wants to focus energy on...
At PayPal, serving small businesses is at the heart of our mission. We see it as both a responsibility and a privilege to empower small businesses by providing financial services and tools to help...
Once schools and parents get kids back into the rhythm of the new school year, the focus turns to fundraising. How do you drum up enthusiasm for giving – and how do you make it easy for busy...
The holiday season seems to come earlier and earlier each year, and with each new year comes new consumer expectations about how, when and where they want to pay. We’re still two months away...
Today, we’re super excited to share that PayPal and Volusion, a one-stop ecommerce solution, announced a partnership that will further give small and medium sized merchants everything they need...
SAN JOSE, Calif. & PURCHASE, NY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) and Mastercard (NYSE:MA) today announced an important expansion of their long-standing partnership that will enhance the...
While many donors exhaustively research charities before they give, few stop to consider which payment method they should use to express their generosity. And that could be hurting both the...
This month, we are featuring Kirsten Wolberg as part of our Women Leaders at PayPal series. Kirsten joined PayPal in June 2012, and is now in a 12-18 month executive rotation as the VP, Talent at...
As our relationship with FIS™, a global leader in financial services technology, continues to evolve, so does our ability to provide even more consumers and merchants with better ways to...
With the latest PayPal app update, we are expanding the ability to log into the PayPal app using fingerprint authentication on Android devices with the Android Marshmallow operating system –...
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...
A year ago, when PayPal became an independent company once again, we defined our clear mission to reimagine money and democratize financial services so that managing and moving money is a right...
We sat down with San Jose-based RC Johnson, who is part of the Technology Leadership (TLP) Program at PayPal. RC is an Olympic trials champion in Greco Roman wrestling and has his PhD in computer...
It's the final countdown to 2016's edition of the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival taking place in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park from August 5-7. PayPal is bringing the ease of New Money...
July 20 marked the one year anniversary of PayPal as an independent company. Looking back at what we’ve accomplished together with our partners in the past year is pretty remarkable. Though we...
So long, beta! Earlier in 2016, we announced that a limited number of Venmo users would get to experience the familiar delight and ease of paying with Venmo, a PayPal service, within their...
This month, we are featuring Leah Sweet as part of our Women Leaders at PayPal series. Leah joined PayPal in January 2012, where she is now the VP of Global Product and Engineering, Planning and...
SAN JOSE, Calif. & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) and Visa (NYSE:V) today announced a U.S. strategic partnership that will result in an improved and more seamless payment...
Revenue increased 15% to $2.650 billion, 19% FX-neutral revenue growth GAAP EPS increased 7% to $0.27 and non-GAAP EPS increased 11% on a pro forma basis to $0.36 Announces strategic partnership...
Lisa Brooks grew up learning how to cook from her mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In 2010, Lisa decided it was time to follow her dream and turn her passion into a business. She left...
Rechargers Shashi Dokania and Sreevarshini Kuppuraj working on a project at PayPal If you’ve been following the tech industry at all in the last decade or three, then it’s doubtful you’d be...
At PayPal, we’re committed to harnessing the power of technology and scale to build a worldwide network for good that inspires everyone—whether individuals, charities or global brands—to...
Windy City, Second City, Chi-Town - no matter what you call it, Chicago has earned a spot on countless travel lists thanks to the city's beautiful skyline, award winning cuisine, and iconic...
Each month, we sit down with one of the many small businesses we work with to find out what inspired them to start their business, what challenges they have faced and overcome, and what advice...
Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil and the third largest in Latin America. From the world-famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, to the magnificent summits of Corcovado (Christ...
Known for its beautiful beaches, hot weather and wild nightlife, Miami has long been a travel destination for the masses. But the city has much more to offer – from the world’s largest...
The Bay Area is home to PayPal, so there’s a special place for San Francisco in our hearts. When most people think of San Francisco, they think of Silicon Valley, startups, warm winters and cold...
Whether you fancy the bright lights of Las Vegas or the white-sand beaches in Florida, chances are you are part of the group of Americans that will take one or more trips this year. A recent...
Last night, First Lady Michelle Obama announced new commitments by companies and organizations, including PayPal, to support adolescent girls’ education. As part of the United State of Women...
If you have kids, you know the constant drumbeat of school fundraising. The education funding gap in America means that local schools are relying more than ever on financial support from parents...
This month, we are featuring Louise Pentland as part of our Women Leaders at PayPal series. Louise is the SVP, Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary at PayPal, is setting up a global pro-bono...
There’s a reason New York City is one of the most beloved and most visited cities in the world. No matter what your passions or interests – or food preferences – you can find it in New York....
We launched PayPal’s first brand campaign “New Money” as an independent company during the Super Bowl in February this year. For our consumers and businesses in Asia, New Money has no...
Nick Ward is thinking about sick children – "the kiddos," he calls them. At the 170 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals around the U.S., they arrive daily in the hope that they'll be healed....
Devin Whitney, Government Relations Manager, PayPal As part of PayPal’s state government relations team, Devin Whitney travels the country interacting with public policy makers, developing...
Small businesses face many challenges when getting started and trying to scale. Many things need to be taken into consideration from the beginning, like developing a product, establishing a brand,...
Starting on June 3 through June 30, customers using older versions of the PayPal mobile app on Android and iOS will be required to upgrade to version 6.0, the newest version of the PayPal app....
PayPal’s Research Labs team was named a winner at IoT World’s Smart City Hackathon earlier this month, which was hosted in Santa Clara, California. The 24-hour hackathon at IoT World – which...
PayPal Advocacy Day attendees Last week, PayPal hosted its first annual small merchant advocacy day in Washington D.C. Twelve members of PayPal’s Small Merchant Advocacy Delegation, a group of...
Red Nose Day is back on May 26th, inviting people from all walks of life to come together, have fun and raise money for kids around the world who need it most. Over the past 25 years, Red Nose Day...
This month, we are featuring Marcia Morales-Jaffe as part of our Women Leaders at PayPal series. Marcia is the SVP, Chief People Officer at PayPal. Q: You recently joined PayPal at the end of 2015...
In 2005, PayPal alum Premal Shah co-founded Kiva.org with the mission to “connect people through lending to alleviate poverty.” Since that time, Kiva has enabled 1.4 million people to...
Skippering a dinghy solo around Ireland on the icy Atlantic and Irish Sea, PayPal’s Ted Sargent, a Manager of Global Employee Communications at PayPal, is in for the sail of his life in just a...
Mother’s Day is an opportunity to show mom your love and appreciation with the perfect gift - the challenge? Actually finding the perfect gift. With that in mind, and in celebration of National...
As we round out our National Small Business Week spotlight – and prepare for May the Fourth! –, we turn our attention to how one small business is ensuring the force is with Jedi lovers across...
It’s no coincidence that companies like Toms and Warby Parker – known for their innovative “buy one, give one” business models that have been widely recognized for creating value both...
We recently announced that PayPal was one of a few companies that made a minority investment in Acorns, a mobile-first, micro-investing platform designed to help people build their financial...
Mental health isn't just the absence of mental illness, it’s a state of total wellbeing and it can have a big impact on the quality of your life. To gain greater awareness for mental health, and...
I run a small business and I write about small business. I speak to small business owners. My clients are small business owners. So it’s probably no surprise that National Small Business Week is...
I’m excited to share today that Xoom, a leading digital money transfer provider acquired by PayPal last year, has expanded to 11 countries, with two more coming soon. This means that Xoom’s...
Thanks to all who joined our Tips to Help You Launch a Global Ecommerce Business chat! PayPal merchants Earhoox, Penzu, Pura Vida Bracelets and The Smart Baker gathered virtually on Twitter to...
April is Financial Literacy Month in the United States and financial institutions, the media and consumers have been talking about the importance of financial education for people not only in...
Today is Take Your Kid to Work Day at PayPal and we had scores of babies, toddlers and pre-teens exploring the PayPal campus with their parents. The day was packed with activities for kids of all...
23% FX-Neutral growth in Revenue GAAP EPS increased 43% to $0.30 and non-GAAP EPS 28% on a pro forma basis to $0.37 SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global technology platform and payments...
A former child bride leading a weaving business to build a better future for her sons, a salon owner in Pittsburgh fighting through her own personal tragedy to help others fight theirs, a...
Whether you’re just starting out or in growth-mode, the success of your small business depends on having the right partners in your corner—like PayPal and BigCommerce. Unless you already have...
Next week is National Small Business week, and we’re excited to celebrate the millions of inspiring small businesses we work with globally. To celebrate this important week, we sat down with...
Next week is National Small Business week, and to celebrate we're interviewing successful entrepreneurs to hear their stories. We sat down with Paul Goodman, CFO and co-founder of Pura Vida...
Next week is National Small Business Week, and we’re excited to celebrate the millions of inspiring small businesses we work with globally. To celebrate this important week, we’re sitting down...
Entrepreneurs attend Village Capital's first FinTech Mexico workshop in Mexico City, Mexico on April 6, 2016. Rafa Jimenez went undercover in Tijuana’s poor neighborhoods for eight months,...
LaFawn Bailey, Global Head of Culture & Inclusion, PayPal Gender equality is not just a women’s issue. It will take all of us to create an inclusive workplace environment where involvement,...
Over the weekend, the strongest earthquake to strike Ecuador in decades left a trail of destruction across the Andean nation's coastal region. According to the latest figures, the 7.8-magnitude...
Today, thousands of leaders, innovators and visionaries from the financial technology industry gathered at ETA’s Transact 16 to discuss how the industry is leveraging emerging technologies to...
As a Millennial small business owner, and friend of several others like myself, I’ve realized how hard it is to become financially healthy. You can only control certain aspects of running a...
To be a global payments leader requires an extraordinary commitment to compliance and risk management. For PayPal fulfilling this commitment every day is of the highest priority and it is an...
It’s hard to decide whether it was the keynote speech by Magic Johnson, the energy and excitement of the event itself, or just the amazing group of creators and innovators in attendance that...
Small business owners and solopreneurs, raise your hand if you’ve ever thought PayPal doesn't offer the range of products you need. How about the idea that offering PayPal as a checkout option...
Federico Schumacher, GM for Spanish Speaking Countries in Latin America:“Millions of Latin Americans will never access the Internet via a computer, so that is a challenge and an opportunity for...
You’ve probably heard plenty of money advice—from your family, your friends, your co-workers. Maybe you’ve even dug into some financial websites and done some serious homework. And chances...
February 8, 2017 Update: Silvia had a successful expedition and became the First Peruvian woman to summit Mount Everest. Her work and story has been recognized by many outlets such as Fortune,...
PayPal’s very own MJ Austin is a 2016 Women of Influence, having won the coveted Silicon Valley Business Journal award this week. MJ fearlessly leads a team that ensures PayPal’s site is...
The Ivyrevel leadership team. Photo credit: Ivyrevel Living in Silicon Valley, I hear a lot about technology improving everything from how you order dinner to how you change your thermostat....
You know those products that seem to acquire cult-like status? Sometimes the hype doesn’t make sense, but then you use one and discover it really is a magic gem. You may really want one, but you...
The flexibility and convenience of online payment methods gives customers more options and businesses more ways to sell. While concerns about extra fees and costs may keep many merchants from...
Two weeks ago, PayPal announced plans to open a new global operations center in Charlotte and employ over 400 people in skilled jobs. In the short time since then, legislation has been abruptly...
We strive to offer best-in-class commerce experiences. PayPal’s business is to power convenient, reliable and secure payments for both consumers and merchants. To help our merchants better reach...
The move to mobile has been one of the greatest changes in human behavior in recorded history. There are now more mobile connections than people on the planet. Mobile has fundamentally changed the...
March, PayPal participated in the Nonprofit Technology Conference for the 9th year. Taking place in PayPal’s backyard in San Jose CA, the Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTEN) brings together...
Robert Clarkson, VP, GM North America, Large Merchant & Retail Solutions: “There’s a very fine line between friction and connection … we want to maximize connection, minimize friction—but...
Would you rather be making the rules than following them? Raising funds instead of raising your hand? You might be a budding entrepreneur – even if you don’t have an idea for a company yet....
Today, we’re celebrating National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day and the 28 million small businesses across the U.S. Small businesses are a critical and growing part of the American economy,...
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a rise in freelancers and those who are self-employed. Whether you’re working as a freelancer or enjoying making money in the fast-growing sharing economy,...
2016 is set to be an exciting year for eCommerce, as new and exciting trends continue to emerge and develop in response to consumer demands. Mobile shopping, once relegated to a niche market, is...
No matter where you are in the world, safe water is a fundamental human need and is considered a basic human right by the United Nations. Water is vital for food production and daily hydration,...
According to the small business mentoring organization SCORE, the majority of small business owners spend more than 41 hours a year on accounting and tax preparation. Isn't there a better way to...
The smell of BBQ, the sounds of bands I’ve never heard of and the buzz of trending technology - these are just some of the things I love about Austin, Texas in March. I’ve recently returned...
This week, I’m proud to be in Havana as one of the U.S. business leaders invited to join President Barack Obama, US Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, and top administration officials for a...
It’s only been a few weeks since we announced One Touch™ has reached 18 million consumer opt-ins, helping many of you make quick and secure check out experiences with merchants online and on...
Here at PayPal, we’re paying attention to the millennial generation’s impact on global commerce. From their online and cross-border buying habits to the way they approach credit and financing,...
This Saturday, as more than 350 of the world’s most iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building, Taipei 101 and the Sydney Opera House prepare to switch off their...
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