Brad Brodigan, VP, GM, Retail, Middle Market, PayPal: “PayPal has an opportunity to provide services that will help merchants actually grow their business.” Listen to podcast episode three – “
Ensuring the security of our customers has always been a top priority at PayPal. For more than 18 years, we’ve been committed to keeping millions of people’s money secure online. As such, we...
Last weekend, PayPal co-hosted an event to celebrate and empower social impact entrepreneurs who are working to democratize financial services and increase financial health for underserved...
Many of the professional skills I possess today I owe to my time in the U.S. Marine Corps. It was there that I honed my ability to motivate teams and to think critically. During my transition to...
Today, on International Women’s Day, we’re launching our Women Leaders at PayPal series. Each month, we will feature the story of one leader at PayPal who inspires us – both personally and...
Remittances play an important part in developing a country’s economic systems, individual households, and businesses. According to the World Bank, global remittances are expected to reach $586...
Today, PayPal is taking another step to advance the democratization of money by announcing the global expansion of our relationship with Village Capital to support social impact innovators who are...
At Xoom, our customers are at the center of everything we do. That’s why we’re thrilled to be launching our first global advertising campaign called, All Stars 1.0, since joining the PayPal...
I have always been passionate about supporting women leaders, especially in product and technology. I am a strong believer that employees at all organizations, including women and men, need to...
Kathleen Pierce Gilmore, VP and GM, Credit, Americas, PayPal: “We need to be obsessing about what's going through people's heads related to their money and have that be what's driving our...
Stephen Ahnert calls himself an “avid – if somewhat average – cyclist and triathlete.” He’s also a mechanical engineer and product designer. And in 2013, he joined with fellow...
Hosting a party = awesome. Menu planning, prepping AND fronting the bill for the party = not so awesome. Never fret - we’ve got four staff picks for award winning recipes that your friends will...
The world is growing increasingly interconnected. Commerce, communication, travel, information and innovation are all connecting people around the world in various ways. Examples of this growing...
During this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, it was inspiring to see such enthusiasm and passion growing in the mobile space – particularly with mobile commerce and payments....
One Touch™ with PayPal is one of the most rapidly adopted products PayPal has ever launched. Unlike other checkout tools that can require a login and password, once a customer opts in, One Touch...
As the curtain lifts on this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, I was very pleased to be able to talk about PayPal’s “Customer Champion” focus in front of some of the most...
We recently unveiled a new brand campaign called ‘New Money,’ which is focused on showcasing how we are enabling a faster, simpler and more inclusive way for people to manage and move money,...
PayPal announced its first global brand campaign as an independent company during this year’s Big Game and we’re eager to share our vision for the future of money, payments and commerce. Old...
The purchasing power of millennials cannot be denied: the most tech savvy, diverse and connected generation we’ve ever known, they spend more on online commerce[1] than any other customer...
These days commerce takes place online, in apps and in store, and mobile devices are at the center of it. One out of four transactions on PayPal is on mobile, and Forrester Research predicts...
What started as a pilot program created by a few passionate employees, PayPal’s Opportunity Hack has become a global movement that connects local nonprofits and communities to the technology,...
More than 1.8 million Filipinos based in the United States can now instantly pay the Smart and PLDT postpaid mobile phone bills of their loved ones in the Philippines online through the pioneering...
“The way that people interact with the world around them has been completely rewired by the introduction, and now ubiquity, of connected mobile devices. It’s the most influential change in the...
Presidents’ Day was originally enacted into a Federal holiday by Congress in 1879 so that we could all sing a collective Happy Birthday to George Washington. Now, most of us use it to celebrate...
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and PayPal’s got you covered with last minute gift picks. Shop our curated list of offers, ranging from 15% up to 50% off, to some of your favorite...
Here at PayPal, we’re passionate about giving people better ways to connect to their money and each other - helping our 179 million active customer accounts to make purchases, start businesses,...
For nearly two decades, PayPal has helped pioneer digital payments – creating faster, easier and more secure ways for consumers and merchants to connect across contexts. It started when we...
We continue to expand our offerings for consumers and our relationships with financial services providers to make it easier for people to gain access to their money. Today, we’re excited to...
We're well into the New Year, but it's not too late to create a forward-thinking plan to capitalize on the latest in ecommerce marketing, sales, and media. Here's a look at some ecommerce trends...
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global technology platform and payments leader PayPal Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:PYPL) today announced the appointment of Sri Shivananda as the company’s new...
Yesterday, during the Big Game, we launched New Money -- our first global brand campaign as an independent PayPal. The New Money platform represents a new PayPal, a reimagined and inclusive...
For those of you attending the Big Game on Feb 7 and picking up your tickets from StubHub on Game Day, we’ve partnered with StubHub to enhance your onsite fan experience. StubHub is hosting its...
PayPal knows that merchants of all sizes wear many hats, and we are committed to helping them manage and grow their businesses. To make it even easier for merchants to access the PayPal tools,...
PayPal has been a pioneer in payments since coming on the scene as one of the world’s first digital wallet solutions in 1998. We’ve long stood for new money – and now we’re claiming it....
The Big Game is just four days away. Last year, more than 114 million people tuned in to watch – mostly for the game, but also for the commercials. It’s the one time a year that people...
Drawing inspiration from Silicon Valley’s tech giants, Levi’s Stadium® boasts some seriously lust-worthy innovation. From ordering brews to your seat (literally – you don’t even have to...
We’re thrilled to share that PayBefore.com recently announced they’ve awarded PayPal Cash powered by Green Dot @ the Register a “Judges’ Choice” Pay Award. This special category, which...
Company Delivers 21% Q4 and 19% Full Year FX-Neutral Revenue Growth Announces $2 Billion Stock Repurchase Program SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global technology platform and payments...
Today, it’s my pleasure to officially close the books on 2015 by sharing PayPal’s financial results for a very strong fourth quarter and an excellent fiscal year. It was a year in which we met...
Venmo’s reputation as an innovative way to pay hasn’t missed a beat since it joined the PayPal family in 2013. Since then, Venmo has been growing quickly. This past year, Venmo processed $7.5...
Business owners see it all! Each business is unique, and while owners may come from a variety of industries and experiences, together they form a true community of business experts who often face...
CES 2016 attendees testing a VR headset in the Sands Expo Center. Photo Credit: CES2016 The International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, #CES2016, has come to a close and I’ve spent the...
Today I am thrilled to announce that Wences Casares is joining our Board of Directors. Wences has founded several successful technology and financial ventures in the U.S., South America and Europe...
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) today announced it has appointed Wences Casares to its Board of Directors. A successful international fintech entrepreneur...
Thanks to all who joined our Trends to Watch in 2016 Twitter Chat last month! Small business experts Barry Moltz, Evan Carmichael, Sandy Abrams and Troy Cox discussed trends across marketing,...
The start of a new year is typically the time for many to take stock and reflect on the peaks and troughs to shape their plans for the year ahead. With online shopping on the rise in Asia Pacific...
2015 was the biggest holiday season for charitable giving in PayPal’s history, with $857 million given to charities through our platform from November 27 – December 31, 2015. This...
Big data is influencing nearly every aspect of our daily lives, including how we shop, eat, travel – even how we interact. To be successful in today’s digital era, companies must be able to...
The world is changing rapidly in the Internet Age, from the ways we communicate to the ways we choose to engage, and it’s not just the technology that drives these changes. We use mobile...
Every year on December 31, we come up with our resolutions for the New Year. When it comes to our financial resolutions, year-after-year we resolve to save more, square away debts – whether we...
Not only was Cyber Monday the biggest online shopping day in PayPal’s history and #GivingTuesday was our biggest online day of giving, but it was our biggest week ever for peer-to-peer (P2P)...
We launched One Touch™ with PayPal just eight months ago and have since seen tremendous growth and adoption of the checkout experience. In just over six months, more than 10 million consumers...
In this “Talk With” video series Sri Shivananda, VP, Global Platform & Infrastructure, takes us inside the secret PayPal Command Center that keeps payments running at warp speed. Host Bergen...
There are almost as many theories about what drives corporate success as there are companies. Some organizations emphasize cutting-edge innovation. Others believe the key is efficient operations,...
Photo credit: - @naomipq PayPal’s very own Head of Ecosystem Security is set to be an extra in the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens. That’s right, Episode VII of the mega-franchise is...
Tushar Shah, PayPal’s VP of Global Risk Platform, Hadi Partovi, Code.org Founder & CEO, and several other Code.org donors presented a $10,000 hardware grant on Wednesday, December 9 to help...
Today marks two milestones for us: We’re launching our first major brand campaign as an independent company and announcing our first-ever Super Bowl® commercial to air on February 7, 2016. Our...
It’s the season of giving and we’re excited to share that PayPal and Lyft have teamed up this week to support Meals on Wheels America and its local members. On Wednesday and Thursday, when you...
The New Year is almost here! With 2015 coming to a close and 2016 right around the corner, it's important to understand the areas that may help drive sales and ways that you, as a business owner,...
Last night, nearly 1,000 people gathered in New York City to celebrate Kiva and the hundreds of local entrepreneurs who’ve used the Kiva platform to connect directly with lenders around the...
Today, PayPal is pleased to announce that we’ve extended our existing business relationship with Alibaba.com by launching a limited pilot program for 7 select vendors who sell on Wholesaler, the...
Forget to ship a gift ahead of the holiday rush or fresh out of re-gift options when a surprise visitor swings by? Not to worry, PayPal is helping to take the edge out of gifting this season by...
Started by the 92nd Street Y in New York City in 2012, #GivingTuesday connects diverse groups of people, communities and organizations around the world with a common purpose of inspiring and...
Sometimes it’s the people we’re closest to that are the most difficult to buy for during the holidays. To help you find the perfect presents for your impossible-to-shop-for friends and family,...
What happens when you ask developers to use their tech knowhow and brain power to solve some of the globe’s most pressing social problems? You get a smart car that rolls down its windows if a...
As we head into the holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in finding the perfect gift, or the best deal. But before you get swept into the hustle and bustle of Black Friday and Cyber...
In the world of small business, the value of successful peer role models and shared best practices can’t be overstated: already facing challenging odds of success (about 50% of new companies...
Bracelets equipped with technology that let you pay without having to pull out your wallet are showing up at more concerts, festivals and multi-day events across the globe. The bracelets, loaded...
Skip the struggle of figuring out whose house to meet at this holiday season – PayPal and Airbnb are giving you all the more reason to meet your friends and family in the middle. Literally....
Black Milk Clothing Founder, CEO and Head Designer James Lillis takes a break in front of a wall of customer and staff generated images at Black Milk Clothing in Brisbane, Australia, on Thursday,...
The people working day-to-day at our company are the heartbeat of our business. Employees are the core of what keeps any company alive and thriving. And, successful companies understand that...
Just in time for selling into the holiday season (and beyond!), we’re excited to release our second global cross-border commerce report, revealing new opportunities and best practices for...
PayPal and Braintree today announced the $100,000 USD grand-prize winner of its 2015 BattleHack Series. The 24-hour BattleHack World Finals took place at PayPal Headquarters in Silicon Valley and...
Fernando Garcia stands at his shop, where he makes custom-made iron entry doors, on Sept. 4, 2015, in Monterrey, Mexico. Adriana Zehbrauskas for PayPal. The elaborate wrought-iron entry door that...
Today, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency launched a mobile app that enables you to conveniently and securely buy your ticket and pay your fare all within your mobile phone. The...
The economy is showing signs of improvement and small and medium businesses (SMBs) that were challenged through the recession now have the opportunity to capitalize on this boom to grow their...
On July 1st, we announced our agreement to acquire Xoom, one of the most innovative providers in the international remittances space. Today, I am thrilled to announce that the acquisition is...
SAN JOSE, Calif. & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PayPal, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) and Xoom Corporation (NASDAQ:XOOM) today announced that PayPal has completed its previously announced acquisition of...
For merchants looking to sustainably grow their revenue and future-proof their business in an ever-increasing competitive landscape, there is almost no better decision they can make than expanding...
What if we lived in a world where every time you bought something, something good happened as a result? Where corporations designed their business models so that their products were tied to...
Around the world, we celebrate days for giving thanks and days for shopping deals – #GivingTuesday is a day dedicated to giving back. Celebrated this year on Tuesday, December 1, #GivingTuesday...
For most of my life I didn’t have entrepreneurial aspirations. I had a job I loved (as the longtime editorial director of Entrepreneur magazine). And I was happy to be an employee—until I...
We challenge our employees and other developers, technologists and business professionals in our communities to use their experience and skills to help local nonprofits solve their most pressing...
The holiday shopping season is here, and it’s going to be a good one! eMarketer predicts that US retail sales in the months of November and December 2015 will increase 5.7% year over year,...
Our mobile phones have evolved to become our wallets and shopping carts. In fact, PayPal processed $46 billion in mobile payment volume last year and is continuously working to provide you simpler...
Full size infographic available here As we discussed in a previous post, there is huge opportunity for merchants to start selling into China. But, as with any other customer base, in order to...
Have a business idea that you’d like to see come to life? Well creating a business is easier than you think - all you need is an idea for a unique product and a website in which to sell it with...
Akshay Krishnaiah seen here on stage with the team at Money2020 PayPal’s Research Labs team was named a winner at Money2020’s hackathon on Monday in Las Vegas. The 24-hour hackathon, which is...
Revenue of $2.3 billion and growth of 15%, foreign currency neutral revenue growth of 19% on a non-GAAP pro forma basis GAAP operating margin up 80 basis points to 15% and non-GAAP operating...
Three months ago, we celebrated the beginning of a new era at PayPal with our official separation from eBay. Today, we come to another milestone as we share our quarterly financials for the first...
Gustav Reyes, owner of Chicago-based Simply Wood Rings, is an artist who found a way to turn his passion into a successful business. He started selling his handcrafted wooden wedding rings through...
Almost 2.5 hours into the London Marathon, runner Sarah Tantillo got an energy boost from strangers cheering her on by name out of a field of nearly 36,000. "That's Charity Row, mile 16 to 19,"...
In celebration of National Women’s Small Business Month, we are excited to share this contributed blog post by Caron Beesley, Owner of April Marketing, who provides her tips on achieving...
In celebration of National Women’s Small Business Month we had a chance to connect with entrepreneur Sandy Abrams, CEO and Founder of Moisture Jamzz, Inc. and author of Your Idea, Inc., to learn...
Despite originating in Ireland, Halloween has been dominated by North America for decades. In the U.S., its second only to Christmas in terms of purchasing with $7.4 billion spent on costumes,...
At any given time, over 10 million PayPal merchants are processing transactions in 26 different currencies with 169 million active account holders in 203 markets around the world. As a global...
In 1989, when the credits rolled on “Back to the Future Part II,” I was disappointed – I didn’t want the movie to end. It imagined what the year 2015 would be like, including people...
PayPal is powering the giving behind a very important campaign. Our Brazil team has partnered with Americas Amigas, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting breast cancer by providing...
People have been trying to travel light for many years but few would have imagined it might one day be possible to travel across the world without carrying a single bank note or coin. Yet this...
Everyone wants their holiday gifts to be perfect, but we know sometimes it’s just not right once you get it or try it on. The thought of spending money to return something you didn’t like can...
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