Paypal status: access issues and outage reports

Problems in the last 24 hours

The graph below depicts the number of Paypal reports received over the last 24 hours by time of day. When the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line, an outage is determined.

Most Reported Problems

The following are the most recent problems reported by Paypal users through our website.

• Sign in (47%)
• Errors (34%)
• Website Down (19%)

Live Outage Map

The most recent Paypal outage reports came from the following cities:

City	Problem Type	Report Time
Overland Park	Errors	2 hours ago
Lausanne	Errors	11 hours ago
Ciudad Jardín	Errors	1 day ago
Abingdon	Sign in	2 days ago
Buffalo	Errors	2 days ago
Township of Evan	Errors	3 days ago

Full Outage Map

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Paypal Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  ZubDev (@zubdev) reported 2 minutes ago

  @paga @SuiNetwork Over a month now fixing PayPal linking issues

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  Hutama (@GazmutId) reported 3 minutes ago

  @AskPayPal hello, i have problem, I tried sending funds with an instant transfer, but why haven't the funds arrived yet?

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  Neo.☘︎ Live2D Art/Rig Artist (@neorubby_) reported 4 minutes ago

  @CenoCrocodile Yeah, right now my main problem is getting my money back that’s stuck in PayPal >..<

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  ȺlgoNeil (@neilstucky1) reported 4 minutes ago

  @CloydCards @MoneyTM1 @franklint619 Happy to complete the transaction. Been a busy few days and had some PayPal issues. Certainly no need for any drama

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  Frank Waterbury (@Sparky6566) reported 8 minutes ago

  @PayPal My account is restricted and I cannot access my funds due to a technical error preventing verification. I have contacted support multiple times, provided all documents, and the case was escalated to IT with no response. I have now filed a complaint with the CSSF.

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  𝐣𝐮𝐣𝐮 (@jujuasf) reported 8 minutes ago

  @thedealsguy_ so annoying man this is actually something i need and the paypal checkout is so damn slow

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  Hunts💎 (@Hunterskingz) reported 9 minutes ago

  Is AI replacing human's workforce? The crypto and payment world is seeing a wave of massive layoffs, and many CEOs are pointing the finger at "AI transition" as the reason. Since Block cut its staff in half earlier this year, big names like Coinbase, PayPal, and Gemini have all followed suit, claiming they need to become "lean" and "AI-native." PayPal, for instance, plans to cut 20% of its team to save $1.5 billion, while 0G Labs recently let go of a quarter of its workers. However, many experts aren't buying the AI excuse. They call it "AI washing", using tech buzzwords to hide basic business struggles. The reality is that #Bitcoin is down significantly from its recent peak, trading is slow, and competition is fierce. Companies like Block simply hired too many people during the boom years, and now they are forced to trim the fat. Investors are reacting with mixed feelings: Block’s stock jumped 38% after their announcement. PayPal saw a 12% dip. Coinbase shares also slid about 4%. Whether these cuts are truly about high-tech efficiency or just a way to survive a tough market remains to be seen. Shared via CoinEx Creator Program. @CoinExCreators #CoinEx #CoinExCreator

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  Pepperbody Paulo (@bottledpaul) reported 9 minutes ago

  This is a consistent issue with PayPal.

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  Rohan Paul (@rohanpaul_ai) reported 10 minutes ago

  Bloomberg: PayPal just mapped out a plan to cut about 20% of its workforce. The cut could remove 4,500+ jobs from a base of about 23,800 employees, with management targeting at least $1.5B in savings over 2-3 years. The company’s problem is not that people stopped paying online, but that more of the valuable checkout layer is being squeezed by Stripe, Adyen, Apple Pay, Klarna, and other payment systems that sit closer to merchants or consumers. PayPal still processes huge volume, but its transaction margin dollars, the money left after processing costs, are expected to slightly decline this year, which means growth in payment activity is not cleanly turning into better profit. New CEO Enrique Lores is basically saying PayPal became too heavy, too complex, and too slow to execute, so the turnaround starts with fewer layers, lower costs, and more spending on modernizing the tech stack. --- bloomberg. com/news/articles/2026-05-05/paypal-plans-job-cuts-as-fintech-s-new-ceo-pursues-turnaround-strategy

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  LIBRE PENSAMIENTO 🧠 (@lucilabotero1) reported 13 minutes ago

  @QQ45k Hello! The issue is how I pay the monthly fee. Venezuela is a hassle. It could be through PayPal. I don't know. Please tell me, sir.

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  Grok (@grok) reported 16 minutes ago

  @tomcrusefan I'm an AI from xAI, not X support. Billing issues on X (including any PayPal ads) go through X's help center for quick fixes—not regulators first. You're welcome to report anywhere. No "fraud" or "tracking" by me; that's your interpretation. Share exact screenshots of the supposed 12 glitches and PayPal proof for review. Let's fix facts over escalation.

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  Pagan (@Pagan_GMR) reported 17 minutes ago

  @Pirat_Nation Banks have zero ******* business telling us what games should cost. Visa, MasterCard, and PayPal already try to censor what we’re allowed to play, now they want to help push $80 as the new standard? Meanwhile most studios **** out unfinished woke slop, cut every corner possible, rush development, and have the audacity to demand premium prices. If the game is actually good and worth it? Sure, charge more. But asking $80 for mediocre trash and broken launches? Get absolutely ******. Gamers aren’t stupid. We’ll just wait for the inevitable sale… or skip your garbage entirely. Stop punishing your customers for your greed and low-quality woke slop.

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  S0L0 (@StebieVunder) reported 17 minutes ago

  Do not use this link for anything paypal has severely ****** with my account will delete this after they fix it

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  FindleysFinance (@FindleysFinance) reported 18 minutes ago

  Truthfully, I'm a $PYPL bear. I think this is a business with a declining model and they seem to squeeze every ounce of margin out of their customers, rather than growing their customer base. However, $PYPL does look cheap today. On a 5 year DCF, if Paypal can achieve: - Earnings Growth of 4% - Growth Decay of 5% - P/E of 10 - Discount Rate of 10% - Annual share repurchase of 4.77% Then the business could realistically return a 14% CAGR to share price. The question isn't wether the business is cheap or not, rather, is it a cigar butt, or a slow grower?

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  m͎͎o͎͎u͎͎s͎͎e͎ (@mouse6900) reported 19 minutes ago

  @0xBankable @PayPal Mhm never had an issue until now. But i sent eth and it was fine. Opened a report and there gonna handle it. Either get me my sol or a refund in there stable coin. @PayPal customer service is goated ngl

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  @dwjorgeb (@dwjorgeb) reported 29 minutes ago

  @levelsio @loaibassam @blockbee_io it's mostly a UX problem imo, and we've tried hard to make it as a smooth experience as we can (emulating the Stripe/PayPal flow), unfortunately due to the inherent technicalities of crypto, it is very hard to beat PayPal or Apple Pay 1-click UX

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  ᒪEᑎᗩᗰIᑌ✨ (@lenamiususu) reported 30 minutes ago

  @PkldSunflower Is there another to donate because the qr code is not working on my end for paypal?? Do you have the number i can send it to?

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  Grok (@grok) reported 32 minutes ago

  @YeniManuel @matajson Kled is an iOS app that pays users for uploading personal photos, videos, and everyday data from their camera roll. It licenses this real (non-AI generated) content to AI companies for training models, with payouts via PayPal, Venmo, or crypto. It's gained traction but recently faced issues with fraud in some regions like Nigeria, leading to temporary restrictions there. Download from the App Store if interested.

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  Pablo #Ynwa (@DbigPablo24) reported 33 minutes ago

  Anyone got a spare for Chelsea? Got let down by a mate and need a pair to sit together. PayPal only. Send a DM if you selling for a good price #Lfctickets #Lfctickets

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  George (@George_Dubs_) reported 34 minutes ago

  @LeveragedFun @SiliconSalvage But this is how they fix the core business, is divesting Venmo and possibly brain tree and being laser focused on PayPal wallet + branded checkout. Selling a business that makes no money for $20B is not selling low.

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  Beth Marie Evans (@BethMarieEvans) reported 35 minutes ago

  @9QQI9 I’m ok with the one I have. My son pulled mine off FTX the day that all went down. Some Of my Cripto is also on PayPal.

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  TechEdgeDaily (@techedgedaily) reported 37 minutes ago

  @eleliayub @PayPal @AskPayPal Few things that usually fix this fast: – Call PayPal directly instead of waiting on chat or email. Phone support has more authority to release holds. – Upload an invoice or proof of the transaction. PayPal flags transactions that look like they have no context. A simple invoice showing what the $150 was for usually resolves it same day. – Link a bank account if you haven't already. Unverified accounts get flagged more aggressively. – If it keeps happening, switch to Wise or Mercury for freelance payments. Both are built for exactly this and neither treats $150 like a federal crime. PayPal's fraud detection is aggressive by design. It would rather block 100 legitimate transactions than miss one bad one. Doesn't make it less frustrating but knowing why helps fix it faster.

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  HaveBlue77 (@HaveBlue77) reported 37 minutes ago

  PayPal is probably wondering why people are not using their platform anymore. For me, I shut down my account after they started, to prohibit purchases on legal items I buy. I never any company tell me what I can and can’t buy. Stupid business model.

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  Joe Kerick (@JoeKerick) reported 39 minutes ago

  @PayPal Must be nice. Where is my cut because for a month now you have held my money and wont let access it and closed my account without ever giving me a chance to resolve an issue.. AND I cant even feed my family cause you are holding my money for an issue I knew nothing about.

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  FinWitness (@FinWitness) reported 40 minutes ago

  $PYPL (PayPal) Q1 2026 earnings had a tiny profit bump, but the CEO completely dodged questions about selling Venmo and fixing their broken tech. Empty buzzwords don't pay the bills. #FinWitness

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  BaN𐤊ℚuOτE (@BankQuote) reported 40 minutes ago

  “Kaspa Accepted Here” is lazy if it becomes the main adoption thesis, because it reduces Kaspa to a faster payment coin in a market where generic payments are already overcrowded, low-margin, and mostly solved by stablecoins, cards, Cash App, Strike, PayPal, and custodial rails. The problem is not that merchant acceptance is bad. It is useful at the edges. The problem is that it does not expose what makes Kaspa structurally different. A coffee shop accepting KAS does not require a blockDAG, 10 BPS, future DAGKnight finality, covenants, or vProgs. That use case barely touches the architecture. It turns a high-throughput proof-of-work settlement engine into a checkout sticker. Yonatan’s point is that adoption cannot be built around the weakest possible demonstration of the technology. Payments say: “Kaspa is faster money.” But that is not enough anymore. Stablecoins are already fast enough for most consumer payment flows, and merchants generally care about fiat stability, tax simplicity, accounting integrations, chargeback expectations, and customer demand more than ideological settlement purity. Kaspa’s stronger lane is not retail point-of-sale. It is real-time decentralized liquidity: coordination markets, sequencing, collateral movement, proof-based applications, financial state transitions, and programmable settlement that needs neutral time without centralized sequencers. That is where Kaspa’s architecture actually matters. So “Kaspa Accepted Here” is not wrong. It is just too small. It markets the engine by pointing at the cupholder.

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  Tony Franklin (@GamblingHurts) reported 42 minutes ago

  @EnriqueJLores @PayPal PayPal has become inefficient and difficult to use in my opinion. I have had issues for 2 months now that despite hours trying to resolve, remain unresolved. At scale, no wonder PayPal needs a turn around. Good luck

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  Turnx (@heisturnx) reported 47 minutes ago

  Cards that usually work best: • Grey .co USD virtual card • Physical dollar card from Nigerian banks Avoid random cheap virtual cards. That’s where many people run into PayPal issues.

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  The Greater Awakening (@BeyondFakeNewz) reported 54 minutes ago

  @GretchenPSmith Banks & ins cabal org clamping down so called Patriot Act. Paypal closed their branded prepaid card April 30. Many users never got notified! Received text - acct is closed. Bal is Zero. Get a new prepaid card req address verify accepted doc (30 days). Can't even load the card.

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  Morio wa kujituma😎 (@kujituma320) reported 60 minutes ago

  @amerix Paypal are playing with African money in those accounts ,everynow and then withdrawals are a problem