Paypal

Is Paypal down?

Some problems detected

Users are reporting problems related to: sign in, errors and website down.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. is an American company operating a worldwide online payments system that supports online money transfers and serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods like checks and money orders.

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.

Paypal Outage Chart 01/21/2026 18:35

January 21: Problems at Paypal

Paypal is having issues since 07:00 AM AEST. Are you also affected? Leave a message in the comments section!

Most Reported Problems

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

  1. Sign in (44%)

    Sign in (44%)

  2. Errors (35%)

    Errors (35%)

  3. Website Down (21%)

    Website Down (21%)

Live Outage Map

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

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City Problem Type Report Time
AustraliaBacchus Marsh Sign in
CzechiaLitvínov Errors
United StatesSan Francisco Website Down
United StatesAtlanta Website Down
GermanyCottbus Errors
FranceMorsang-sur-Orge Website Down
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Community Discussion

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Paypal Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • FeebackMr Jesse (@FeebackMr) reported

    @Michael_Goggans My PayPal was down all day yesterday...couldn't pre-order Chick-Fil-A...had to wait in line. It was horrible.

  • InvinciblesWrld Invincible 999 😈 NEEDS 16*29💋🧛🏾‍♂️🅧 (@InvinciblesWrld) reported

    @doubWRLD @MonkeWRLD999 discord server made setting up paypal and cashapp

  • Taco4dayz May (@Taco4dayz) reported

    @AskPayPal are you having problems with two step verification. I’m unable to log into my account because I can not get a text to my phone.

  • UomoPolpetta Ale 🍝 (@UomoPolpetta) reported

    @bunnymoth_hr Yeah my NTTs cost only around 1/100 ETH except they’re called Euros, they’re paid through PayPal, they’re customised to what the buyer want and they don’t burn down forests. Also they look miles better than some ****** lion png

  • Casserly_Rock James Casserly (@Casserly_Rock) reported

    @NiecyOKeeffe They must have some coding/programming that alerts them to being blocked, so they double down. It's really annoying. Last week it was non stop emails telling me my Paypal account was being "limited".

  • codegraphics Mary Harrison (@codegraphics) reported

    @stanrodda @PayPal Report this issue to global_recovery123 on Instagram. He's the best to fix any problem on hacked accounts. He recovered mine within 30 minutes.

  • bbyrogue Rogue 🐺🕸 5.99 OF 💨 (@bbyrogue) reported

    @rogueambit CRB in Canada is ending/it's slow season at my Vanilla job (tattooing)/ my partner has severe dental probs/can't work but also that doesn't qualify as disability for some reason/my rent is abysmally high (1800/MO for a one bdrm) No cashapp in Canada either Dm for PayPal

  • Marya81 Marya Aman (@Marya81) reported

    @realpabgames I’ve been up since 5:15 AM. My voice sounds like a horse at this point. And I still didn’t get the ps5. I had it in cart and pay with PayPal and then it asks me for my chase login which I don’t remember because I always use Face ID. FML.

  • neicyt98 Denise T (@neicyt98) reported

    @AskPayPal Is your MFA down? I am not getting any of the confirmation texts. My mobile service works just fine as I texted friends and am receiving messages. The "try another way" option isn't working as it keeps asking for the text code which I'm not getting.

  • UomoPolpetta Ale 🍝 (@UomoPolpetta) reported

    @bunnymoth_hr Yeah my NFTs cost only around 1/100 ETH except they’re paid Euros instead, they’re paid through PayPal, they’re customised to what the buyer want and they don’t burn down forests. Also they look miles better than some ****** lion png

  • shaakahaari Razz.. (@shaakahaari) reported

    @AskPayPal can’t paypal on ebay. Is there any issue going on?

  • dia_she -di- 🍀 | jasa top up cv paypal (@dia_she) reported

    @AskPayPal Please don't ignore my dm. You said you wanna help me to solve my problem

  • ejrodriguezch ΞDЦДЯDФ ЯФDЯíGЦΞZ ⚡ 🇬🇹🇸🇻 (@ejrodriguezch) reported

    @pulte Hi @pulte I'm a family guy struggling with the expenses to fix my kids theeth and also my daugther needs glasses. By the way notifications are on, PayPal: @ rodcam

  • TheLoki47 Christopher R Walker (@TheLoki47) reported

    Talking about the problems with Zuck and Facebook without mentioning the Paypal Mafia is irresponsible journalism.

  • EMEKAKA46500820 BRIAN (@EMEKAKA46500820) reported

    @its__me_vaibhav @AskPayPal In my honest opinion, I think there's a good chance of recovery, I suggest you reach out to @logskind3 on Instagram they helped me recover my account which was having similar issues week ago, pretty much the only viable option you've got they can help you out

  • fredsherman Freddie Sherman (@fredsherman) reported

    @PayPal hey guys, two factor doesn’t seem to be working. Seems as though there’s an issue on your side where the two factor code is not sending to cell phones. Issue seems to have started early this morning

  • Dynamicbrands Eric Clark (@Dynamicbrands) reported

    $PYPL I suspect PayPal is buying a metric ton of its stock down here. We will know next week

  • Pedro63478643 Pedro (@Pedro63478643) reported

    @them0neyspider Sorry, fell asleep. Yeah thx for the offer, was looking to keep the cost down (on benefits) plus I have to pay by PayPal credit, thx for reaching out though, much appreciated m8

  • macoy_comicgeek Mark (@macoy_comicgeek) reported

    @FraserC69 Sign in as guest - pay with PayPal. Disclose the bare effin’ minimum personal data.

  • brent47777 brent47777 (@brent47777) reported

    @OG_ChuckSmith @CaesarsSports Wow i literally just praised them last week and now @DKSportsbook changes their payout policy to now take 6 days to get paypal. Guess they figure they can make extra interest holding your money or they are having money issues already. 6 days when other books take a couple hours

  • whatdedesays Pfizer and Brimstone (@whatdedesays) reported from Dallas, Texas

    @anhtx13 She started avoiding me. Then a month later she scheduled a “sit down breakfast” and I was like girl eff that! Run me my coins. That’s not equivalent to $325. I paid with a debit card via PayPal friends but had it been a cc I woulda reversed it so quick

  • its__me_vaibhav Smarty (@its__me_vaibhav) reported

    @AskPayPal team i can't withdraw my PayPal balance in my bank account with PayPal app. Error show we're having some trouble completing request right now. I have added bank account with PayPal. Kindly help me.

  • hanbinxid 𐇵 11.11 (@hanbinxid) reported

    @alia131_ But even then, there will be paypal fees ? you mean if we all send money to one person like a fund ? sorry i'm slow😓

  • YosefSalameh Yosef Salameh (@YosefSalameh) reported

    @cineworld Are you having issues with your online booking system? Trying to book tickets for tomorrow with Clubcard Code and Paypal but it keeps failing to authorize my payment. All codes and Paypal details are correct

  • Unicorn36 @Unicorn36 (@Unicorn36) reported

    @dennishegstad @elonmusk I have thought this as well, more than once. Just something about the way the backroom deals went down with x and paypal etc

  • brent47777 brent47777 (@brent47777) reported

    @DK_Assist Wow i cant believe they are finally acknowledging a payout issue. I’ve been waiting since yesterday morning for a simple 200 payout and c/s basically blew me off, said paypal withdrawals take 6 days. Instead of just being honest and saying we’re having an issue.

  • neicyt98 Denise T (@neicyt98) reported

    @paypal @AskPayPal Is your multi-factor authentication down? I am not getting any texts and can't access my account. My phone is receiving texts just fine as I've received texts from other people just not you.

  • narvdi david byers (@narvdi) reported

    @Anthony_MacDuff @PayPal So sorry about that,I have had similar issues like that before,but cr4ckware on Instagram helped me out,he’s a genius

  • PainterRandy Randy Dueck (@PainterRandy) reported

    ☆☆☆Attention!!! If during the transition from previous website to new some errors may have disabled people from being able to contribute on PayPal. Try again! Issue has been corrected!

  • AskeBay Ask eBay (@AskeBay) reported

    @bartgrefte That sounds like a issue you may have to speak with Paypal about, if it's an email from them but if it's an email from eBay, I am happy to pass along the feedback. ~Mona