PayPal Business lets you accept payments online, in person and by invoice, with customers paying by PayPal, Venmo or card.
With PayPal Invoicing, you can use templates to send recurring invoices, set up automatic reminders and track your invoices from the merchant dashboard. Customers can pay invoices with PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, credit and debit cards, Pay Later and Pay by Bank (ACH). Pay Later lets them pay your invoice in installments. You can also create and manage invoices from your phone with the PayPal app.
Payment Links are shareable URLs that let you accept payments with no website or coding. You can send them by email, text messages, social media and messaging apps, or use the QR code option so customers can scan and pay in person. PayPal says links suit freelancers, consultants, creators, social sellers, small-batch retailers, event sellers, tradespeople and tutors. PayPal also lets you set up a checkout page that it hosts with just a few clicks.
PayPal says it fits in with the big eCommerce platforms and the tools businesses already rely on, and it lists solution providers for platform options. Built-in Seller Protection helps minimize chargebacks related to fraud or items not received, and PayPal’s analytics let you track sales and customize reports. Businesses can also apply for funding based on their overall business health. The small business page lists a phone number for getting in touch.
You can start with standard checkout and add services such as advanced card processing or a virtual terminal as your business grows. Current rates are in the pricing box above.