Does PayPal Credit Have a Card Number? Answered

PayPal Credit doesn’t offer a traditional card number that you can use for purchases. Instead, you can only use PayPal Credit at websites that provide an integrated PayPal login.^[1][2]

Unlike traditional credit cards from issuers like Visa and Mastercard, PayPal Credit doesn’t come with a physical or digital card. It is a cardless line of credit that you can’t use at brick-and-mortar or online stores that don’t take PayPal.^[1] (See our related list of places that do accept PayPal Credit.)

How to Use PayPal Credit

When using PayPal Credit, you’ll be presented with a PayPal option at checkout; select it, then enter your PayPal login information.

If PayPal Credit is an option, it’ll display on your screen after you log in; otherwise, you’ll need to pay with an alternative method, such as a different credit card or a bank account linked to your PayPal account.^[2]

PayPal Cards With Numbers

While PayPal Credit is cardless and only valid for online purchases, PayPal does offer several that you can use anywhere Mastercard is accepted.

If you’d prefer a physical card and number, consider one of the following options:

• PayPal Cashback Mastercard (credit card)
• PayPal Extras Mastercard (credit card)
• PayPal Cash Mastercard (debit card)
• PayPal Prepaid Mastercard (prepaid debit card)