PayPal security technology
Our security measures and technology help safeguard your account and financial info
Passkeys for PayPal
Use your face, fingerprint, device passcode or PIN to log in to PayPal with passkey, a phishing-resistant technology that is easy to use and as secure as passwords.1
24/7 Fraud Monitoring
Our advanced fraud detection technology helps us spot fraud to help protect your account and financial information.
Key pinning
We ensure your mobile device connects to a verified PayPal server using Transport Layer Security (TLS), so your sensitive information is encrypted and cannot be seen by anyone else.
Data encryption
We utilise this critical technology to help keep your digital info and PayPal transactions secure.
Email payment confirmation
You’ll receive an email any time you send or receive a PayPal payment. If you receive an email for a transaction you haven't made, alert us quickly so we can launch an investigation.
Secure connections
We make sure your connections are using Transport Layer Security (TLS) and HTTPS so your sensitive information is transferred securely to an authentic PayPal server and it is protected from others.
We meet certified industry standards and support ongoing security research
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) is a set of comprehensive requirements that all businesses handling credit and debit payments must comply with. These standards help reduce the likelihood of identity theft, fraud and unauthorised transactions. In addition to industry and regulatory encryption requirements, our Information Security Policies and Controls are reviewed by independent third parties. We hold certifications under many programs and standards, including the Visa Cardholder Information Security Program, Mastercard Site Data Protection Program and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant’s Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 18 SOC1 and SOC2.
Our Help Centre is available
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