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 (46%)
• Errors (34%)
• Website Down (20%)

Live Outage Map

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

City	Problem Type	Report Time
Novi Sad	Errors	3 hours ago
Biard	Errors	4 hours ago
Lyon	Sign in	6 hours ago
Brussels	Sign in	12 hours ago
Willenhall	Website Down	1 day ago
Derry	Website Down	2 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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  emaxxx (@emanuelaaxx) reported 2 minutes ago

  i had a problem with my paypal can someone help me verify it works now pls #nsfwtwtًً #nsfw

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  Vaida (@valliexie3) reported 4 minutes ago

  @mofumwiru Honestly it’s valid, PayPal has ****** me more times than I can count 😭 it’s genuinely unreliable I don’t know how it’s like the oldest money sending platform and still has so many problems

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  Nisha Patel, MD MS, Dipl of ABOM, CCMS (@DrPlantel) reported 5 minutes ago

  Let’s clear up a common misconception. Doctors are not getting paid every time they prescribe a medication. There is no secret PayPal from Big Pharma. Per prescription kickbacks are illegal. Now, do financial relationships between physicians and industry exist? Yes. But they are generally tied to services rendered or other transfers of value, not prescriptions. Examples include: • Conducting research • Consulting • Speaking or education • Travel related to legitimate professional activities • Meals provided during educational presentations Many of these relationships are publicly reported and searchable through the Open Payments database. That is very different from: “Your doctor prescribed a medication, therefore they got paid.” That is not how this works. And here’s where I think people should apply the same skepticism consistently. If a wellness influencer is selling supplements, detoxes, coaching, testing, memberships, affiliate products, or courses, ask: • How much money do they make from this recommendation? • What happens to their income if you follow their advice? • Are they profiting from keeping you worried about a problem? • Are they selling a solution to a fear they created? • Are they discussing risks, limitations, and uncertainty or only benefits? Because here’s the interesting part: You can look up many physician industry payments in a public database. There is no public website where you can search how much a wellness influencer made from a supplement deal, affiliate link, brand partnership, detox program, or coaching package. Financial incentives deserve scrutiny. All of them. Not just the ones we already disagree with. Skepticism is healthy. Selective skepticism is not.

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  Madam Avaa🖤 (@findomavaaa) reported 6 minutes ago

  Who can I hunt down and request angel numbers from on PayPal before bed?

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  💜🤍❤️SoCalRoving ⁷ ❤️🤍💜 (@SoCalRoving) reported 6 minutes ago

  @Katarinna @mimijungoogie I hope they get it figured out. PayPal is slow and I often miss out on merch because of the purchase time.

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  Sienna Brooks🎀 (@queen_siennaa) reported 7 minutes ago

  Y’all always talking about all you can’t use third-party apps like paypal oh my God I have an accountant, **** you and **** your accountant too because I’m not gonna do no fraudulent check and get in trouble with my bank like send the money through PayPal..what is the problem?

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  Geoff Yang (@geoffmyang) reported 7 minutes ago

  @PackFreshPapi @NewAgeCardKings @TheRealNesquik I would be interested in the phantasmal flames box, that would be $385 shipped. Are there any tears or issues and can you do paypal g&s?

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  Keith (@Keith0692050567) reported 13 minutes ago

  @WeSee2024 @CBSNews They’re here legally and haven’t broken the law, Omar and Paypal on the other hand have and need to be next to go

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  Rima Usami (@RimaUsami) reported 13 minutes ago

  Me: Has used PayPal card internationally no problem PayPal: blocks card (common) Me: Well let's contact PayPal PayPal: Actually you can't use your card anywhere you have to make a new account at the country you're in Me: But I have used it before? PayPal supp: "Look lady if you wanna you can call customer service" Whaaat LOL is PayPal not international anymore?

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  B (@BrockHancock6) reported 14 minutes ago

  @skibbsky Down for a video call but I only have PayPal, that work?

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  TristinaL 🫎 (@LTristina) reported 16 minutes ago

  Problem It SolvesVietnamese freelancers receiving payments from Upwork, Fiverr, or international clients face high fees (PayPal 4-5%, Wise ~0.5-1% + delays) and long settlement times (1-3 days).

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  AkuziKe😅 (@Akuzike_di) reported 20 minutes ago

  @PayPal has now extended its PYUSD stable coin for usage in Malawi. What does this mean for the average Malawian or business? a thread/text/whatever well, this means a good step in the right direction but still practically nothing substantial for the average Malawian. Why you ask? 1. Mostly because with the forex situation in Malawi, the only way yo access/deposit money into paypal is through the parallel market which is expensive in itself without considering the huge fees that come with PayPal services. So basically for you to buy PYUSD, you still have to deposit money into your paypal account which requires your bank card to have a USD allocation, and we know most of us dont have the connections. BUT!, On the bright side, being a stable coin this means that if you are able to get your hands on the PYUSD you can transfer it to another paypal or venmo account globally with no fees and instantly. But charges are there for any conversion or withdraw from their stable coin “PYUSD” to any other crypto coin on the blockchain. This is Crypto 101, you are better off just using any-other crypto coin than this BS really. 2. Paypal runs custodial wallets. what this means is that; as you own an account with them, you are subject to their scrutiny in terms of identification, proving source of funds and explaining any “shady” transactions in your account. They will literally scrutinize every transaction that comes and goes in and out of your account. This is where being a third world citizen of a country like malawi starts to work against you. Because we are flagged as high risk areas when it comes to fraud and money laundering, and this is why you always hear stores from people talking about having their money frozen by paypal without proper explanations. You can literally avoid this by just using another other crypto services out there, the scrutiny is there but not as much. 3. This is not a new service or breakthrough as Paypal is putting out to be, we already have access to better stable crypto coins that can be accessed through more friendlier services such as binance,bitget, trust wallet, etc you name it. But!, Am not saying there are no problems there, but you will have a less of a hustle using those platforms. I for one, have been using binance for years now, and have never gotten my money frozen, you can literally send and receive money to/from any user on Binance across the globe with zero charges and instantly. If you have heard of people getting rich off crypto pakatipa, this is where the loophole was exploited but thats a story for another day. I can keep going, but these are the main 3 reasons why @PayPal introducing its PYUSD in Malawian changes anything for you as an average Malawian. Rock on!

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  Hammed Wasiu Oluwaseun (@wayzead) reported 22 minutes ago

  @paga Hello I need Nigeria PayPal and I'm seeing a lot of people complaining of getting banned after there withdrawal to PayPal have you rectify the issue now @oviosu

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  Keith Diamond (@KeithDiamond994) reported 25 minutes ago

  @Catholic_bro @EddieJamro84189 You are a deceitful liar who I will expose as such every day I can. You get NO MONEY because NONE of these WORDS ARE IN THE BIBLE. I issue the challenge anew. IF the things you believe are ANYTHING OTHER THAN MADE UP CRAP it should be EASY TO FIND THEM IN THE B-I-B-L-E,. right? So I will PayPal or CashApp or Venmo YOU 10K , ten thousand dollars, for every single mention you find of the following SEVEN words, ready? Bible commentaries and concordances are NOT inspired by God and I , who know so much more than YOU, can point out blatant lies in various bible commentaries like "The trinity" which obviously is not biblical! Find ( ROSARY, POPE, CARDINAL, SACRAMENT, MASS, EUCHARIST, CATHOLIC.) These words cover your entire fake religion. That's at minimum 70K you could have in MINUTES if your religion comes from the bible, that is. IF YOU ASKED ME to prove that MY baptism is BIBLICAL, I’d take you to ACTS 2:38 where Peter commanded us to be BAPTIZED IN JESUS’ NAME .. Acts 2:38King James Version 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. And tell you that on 12-27-92 between 2 and 4 pm I was BAPTIZED AS ORDERED in Jesus’ name. If you asked me to prove that I have the HOLY GHOST, I would take you to Acts 2:4 because.... Acts 2:4King James Version 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. ...this where the Apostles received the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues and tell you that after being baptized correctly in Jesus name I spoke in tongues 12-27-92 between 2 and 4 pm. EaZY PeaZY. If the things you believe are BIBLICAL that's 70K you could gain IF those things are even mentioned JUST ONCE. If they are mentioned multiple times, that's MORE MONEY FOR YOU. Good luck.

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  Doug Woolley - Payments '𝕏'pert (@dougpayments) reported 26 minutes ago

  We love helping merchants solve payment processing problems. Ironically, most merchants come to us because they're facing issues nobody else could solve. Over the years, I've noticed there are usually two types of merchants: 1. White-hat operators building real brands. 2. Gray/black-hat operators looking for MIDs they can burn through. Processors want your volume. Stripe, Shopify, PayPal, banks, and processors make money when merchants succeed. They don't shut down good businesses for fun. They shut down businesses when the data suggests risk. If you're a legitimate merchant having processing issues, there's usually something that can be fixed: Chargebacks. Fulfillment. Customer service. Billing practices. Risk presentation. That's solvable. If you're intentionally hiding risk or burning accounts, eventually the industry catches up. Payment processing isn't about getting approved. It's about becoming the type of business banks and processors want to keep.

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  Haku (@luchy_bdlv) reported 27 minutes ago

  @the_FANSSHOP I first tried to pay for the order via PayPal. Five minutes after receiving an email confirming the payment went through, I got another email saying my refund was processed in error. Then I tried with another card, and I received an email at 8:39 AM saying the payment was done

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  Juth Studio (@JuthStudio) reported 30 minutes ago

  @Maxx6a Yes, we ship internationally. DHL is our shipping partner, so delivery is fast and reliable worldwide. The main thing to be aware of is that your country may charge customs duties or import fees when the package arrives. These fees are determined by your local customs authority and are the responsibility of the recipient. Other than that, there should be no issues. We offer secure payment through both credit cards and PayPal, making it easy to place orders from anywhere in the world

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  The Scambaiters (@TheScambaiters) reported 31 minutes ago

  @awscloud Thanks for your quick response to Nuking a Fraudulent PayPal Website, our other contacts shut down their Phones...

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  Abderrazak Ajmamki (@ajmamki) reported 32 minutes ago

  @AskPayPal "Hello @AskPayPal, I am contacting you for urgent assistance regarding an unresolved issue since April 16, 2026. I am missing $50 from a transaction. PayPal support claims my bank blocked the funds, but my bank has explicitly stated they need an ARN (Acquirer Reference Number)

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  nanaya (@nanayapro) reported 32 minutes ago

  paypal website on mobile browser doesn't support passkey for some reason... like, no prompt or anything. it does ask creating a new one after logging in with password though, overwriting the existing one in the password manager if accepted 🤨 (and still can't use it to login)

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  David Wall (@wall_david61) reported 34 minutes ago

  Hey @paypal is your system having issues. We've not been able to transfer money to our bank for over a day now, and your contact page is coming up blank.

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  Jordan Barrand (@0X_Barrand) reported 36 minutes ago

  @CoinNapCoin1 @AskPayPal If the account details were changed recently, there may still be a traceable sequence of account modifications and login events available. The sooner those records are reviewed, the better the chances of identifying and reversing unauthorized changes affecting your account.

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  ESATTEZZAA (@ESATEZZA) reported 36 minutes ago

  @cb_doge $180m after paypal and he still had to borrow for rent after dumping it all back in. most people cash out at 10% of that and call it a win. the difference wasn’t just the money it was treating the whole stack like seed capital for problems nobody else wanted to touch. space, evs, solar all looked like charity cases in ‘02-‘08. that level of skin in the game is why the upside compounded instead of just sitting in a brokerage account collecting dust

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  Je suis la' (@MarcCooper55300) reported 41 minutes ago

  @G_Kurupt Oh Ic yes the rainbow colors of metallicus. Yes , no offense , I'm not gay but if one obsessed with that issue they'd miss the colors of metallicus. Hmmm maybe ELONS xpay for Twitter and PayPal will run on mettalicus. Something needs to save PayPal.

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  Mr_KRISPY (@Mr__Krispy) reported 42 minutes ago

  @DankWoll Dude can you tell me how be on PayPal nowadays without getting banned? I'll use the money for my grandma's testicular cancer treatment and treating my cat's broken horn so please 🙏

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  James Brown (@JamesBr24165851) reported 46 minutes ago

  @PramilaJayapal Putrid Pramila PayPal, you are not an organizer, nor are you an advocate, nor are you a revolutionary. What you are is a butt-ugly thief who's trying everything her tiny pea brain can come up with to keep the gravy train from being shut down when she gets booted out of office.

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  Klink Rewards (@klinkrewards) reported 55 minutes ago

  The difference between a legitimate reward platform and a fake one comes down to three things. Real brand partnerships: not invented offers. Transparent payout terms: before you start, not after. Actual withdrawal options: bank, crypto, PayPal. Not only gift cards.

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  Mweemba Kaambwa (@ChairmanMweemba) reported 58 minutes ago

  @pureblase PayPal, Stripe, and similar international platforms have limited or no full functionality in Zambia primarily due to Bank of Zambia (BoZ) regulatory requirements, licensing barriers for payment service providers (PSPs), foreign exchange (FX), oversight, and compliance burdens. These platforms must comply with local rules to offer receiving, withdrawing, or merchant services, which many have not fully achieved. 1. Strict Licensing and Designation Requirements under BoZ. The National Payment Systems Act (NPSA) of 2026 and its predecessor requires any entity offering payment services, like money transmission, e-money issuance, or crossborder settlements, to obtain BoZ designation or licensing. This involves a rigorous multi stage process.. Pre engagement with BoZ's Payment Systems Department, name clearance, detailed applications, business plans in ZMW, governance with majority Zambian-resident directors, risk management, AML and KYC policies, capital evidence, security audits, etc., fit and proper tests, and ongoing oversight. Foreign PSPs typically need local partnerships, a Zambian registered entity with substantial local presence, and approval. Direct operations without this are restricted to protect the national payment system, consumer funds, and financial stability. 2. Foreign Exchange Controls & Currency Rules. BoZ emphasizes ZMW for domestic transactions and tracks FX flows, e.g., export proceeds. International inflows and outflows face scrutiny for AML, capital flight prevention, and balance of payments stability. Platforms must integrate with local settlement systems and comply with FX directives. This complicates full inbound receiving and local currency withdrawals. PLATFORM SPECIFIC REASONS PayPal: Available for sending payments and personal accounts, but receiving funds and withdrawing to Zambian banks is not supported. PayPal has reportedly sought approvals without full success. Users sometimes route via neighboring countries e.g., Botswana, Zimbabwe, for business accounts, but this is a workaround with extra costs and risks. The limitation stems directly from BoZ regulations conflicting with PayPal's model. Stripe: Not officially supported in Zambia for full merchant acquiring or payouts. Stripe expands based on regulatory readiness, local banking infrastructure, and compliance i.e KYC & AML. Zambian businesses can't directly onboard with a local address & bank without restrictions or suspensions. Partnerships with licensed local PSPs are needed but limited. Alternatives like Chipper Cash have launched locally with partners e.g., Zoona & Western Union. BROADER CHALLENGES AML & Risk Management: BoZ requires robust customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and safeguards. High risk perceptions for crossborder fintech can slow approvals. Infrastructure & Systemic Stability: BoZ prioritizes local systems, e.g., mobile money, ZIPSS, and promotes interoperability while managing liquidity and fraud risks. Economic Context: Limited local capital and infrastructure for global platforms, plus a focus on financial inclusion via regulated domestic players. RESULT Zambian users, freelancers and businesses often rely on workarounds, e.g., Payoneer, Wise, local PSPs like MTN MoMo, AirtelMoney, or routing through approved neighbors, which add fees, delays, and complexity. This hinders digital entrepreneurship and youth online income.

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  kiki🥰 not faceless (@freak4kiki) reported 58 minutes ago

  @BuyerAaron im down i take paypal

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  NEON.Bitchi! (@NEONBitchi) reported 58 minutes ago

  Yo, what in actual H3LL is the deal with people (like on marketplace) only using Zelle?! Gawd! Zelle is TERRIBLE! 😤 Like they don’t have Ven/ Apple Pay, PayPal, or even CashApp. Like, what is this? 2018??