# PayPal: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> PayPal is a digital payment service used to make and receive transactions through compatible accounts and payment methods.
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# PayPal

PayPal is a digital payment service used to make and receive transactions through compatible accounts and payment methods. It can be used for purchases and money transfers

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

Features and conditions depend on the country, account type and transaction. Its presence as a payment option does not in itself guarantee a seller's reliability. In a store, information on cost, delivery and customer service should remain clear regardless of the payment method used.

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## Related concepts

- [E-commerce](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/electronic-commerce.html)
- [eBay](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/ebay.html)
- [Shopping cart](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/shopping-cart.html)