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More than 140 million payments are made to NSW Government agencies and now they will be able to offer PayPal as a convenient digital payment option

PayPal has today announced the launch of Xoom, its fast, secure and reliable international money transfer service, in Australia. This expansion enables Australians to easily and safely send money...

Australians are gearing up for a big holiday sales season, with new PayPal research revealing a creative use of AI tools to make festive shopping easier and smarter and growing use of Buy Now, Pay...

New research from the PayPal eCommerce Index 2025 shows Australians – particularly Gen Z – are moving away from credit cards and embracing Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) for online payments with PayPal Pay in 4 leading growth

Australian PayPal Pay in 4 customers have the chance to win one of 100 x $1,000 cash prizes each week, a total of 500 prizes with a combined value of $500,000 over 5 weeks.

PayPal Australia marks a milestone with over AU$1.5 billion in funding delivered to 13,000 small businesses through PayPal Working Capital. New research reveals access to capital remains a major hurdle for Australian SMBs seeking growth.

PayPal wants to reward 400 lucky PayPal customers, with 100 X $250 cash prizes to give away weekly for 4 weeks.

New research from PayPal Australia reveals rapid consumer adoption of AI for online shopping – paving the way for a shift toward agentic commerce.

Ski now and pay later at Australia's largest ski resorts with PayPal. Use Pay in 4 for interest-free, fee-free payments on lift passes, gear & more.

PayPal’s latest research reveals 71% of Australians intend to shop the 2025 EOFY sales to manage rising cost-of-living pressures. Discover what Aussies plan to buy, preferred shopping channels, and expert tips for safe and savvy online bargain hunting.

From kitchen-table startups to innovative solutions tackling environmental challenges, small business owners across Australia are proving what’s possible with purpose, persistence, and the right...

Australians have named PayPal Pay in 4 as both the Most Loved and Most Recommended Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Provider in the 2025 Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards

PayPal’s Working Capital has now supported over 55,000 Aussie small businesses with loans representing over AU$1.4 billion.

Bargain hunting Aussies can get ready to grab some fabulous discounts, with PayPal today announcing its biggest online sales event in Australia to date, PayPal Frenzy, with deals from more than...

PayPal wants to reward 300 lucky PayPal Pay in 4 customers, with 100 X $400 cash prizes to give away. PayPal Australia has today announced the Pay in 4 Competition, which will give away 100 $400...

As the festive season approaches, Australians are preparing for their Christmas shopping. New research from PayPal reveals that 91% of Australians plan to buy at least one gift online this year,...

More Australians are turning to second-hand shopping and reselling to save money and boost incomes. PayPal research reveals Aussies could earn $1,300 on average by selling unused goods, with platforms like Depop driving the trend. Learn how digital payments ensure safety and success in the circular economy.

PayPal wants to reward 700 lucky PayPal Pay in 4 customers, with 100 X $400 cash prizes to give away.

Cash is no longer king, with new PayPal research revealing 1-in-7 Aussies have completely stopped using cash (14%), with huge impacts on the street performing industry in Australia. For local...

Watch to learn how PayPal Working Capital helped Carl transform a side hustle into the business of his dreams

The Very Good Bra was almost foiled by the Hong Kong protests, COVID-19, and unsupportive lenders, but today the company is thriving, and saving tonnes of plastic from landfill, thanks to PayPal Working Capital.

Watch to learn how PayPal Working Capital helped turn a runaway success side hustle into a thriving family business that ships all over the world.

As soon as Cocky Underwear launched online, customers started asking owner Scott McKechnie to add PayPal as a payment option.

PayPal research reveals Aussies stand to be significantly short-changed due to social sensitivity around asking friends to pay them back.

Australians are moonlighting as tech support volunteers, by helping their friends, family and people they know avoid scams and stay safe online

The current economic climate is encouraging broader bargain hunting behaviour

New PayPal research shows small business owners are taking a hit to their mental health during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

PayPal executives Jennifer Lowry and Aarthi Rajagopalanhave carved out remarkable career paths in the constantly changing technology industry.

The new 6-day sale event offer customers deals, some up to 70%, across more than 80 of their favourite fashion and beauty brands, with something, and savings, for everyone

PayPal is bringing iconic Australian supermodel, Elle Macpherson, back to the catwalk for the first time in 14 years. Elle will strut the PayPal Runway to open the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival

PayPal's first ever online sale event in Australia will offer up to 70% off leading fashion and beauty brands

41% planning to shop Boxing Day sales, despite 44% already shopping Black Friday 51% of under 40s shop from bed and 46% while watching a second screen 35% of under 40s shop online for “retail...

How charities can reach a wider network of donors online with the PayPal Giving Fund.

It’s no secret that Aussies love a bargain and new research from PayPal shows that 82% of Aussies plan to shop the online sales this year.

Part of steering the ship of an iconic brand is recognising when the tide has turned and when it’s time for new adventures, particularly when it comes to payments.

New research shows that Australians are using the circular economy to help make ends meet during the cost-of-living crisis

The 2023 PayPal eCommerce Index reveals 42% of Australian businesses currently use AI for their e-commerce operations and another 43% would like to

Three-quarters of Australians (74%) are more concerned about their online security than they were a year ago 93% of Australians have taken at least one step to strengthen their online security...

New research from PayPal Australia has found that insurance companies could be missing out on revenue opportunities by not meeting the user experience expectations of young Australians, with only...

When Jen Twitchett sought a loan to support the explosive growth of her canine fashion label, Hound Tees, it didn’t go well. “The banks saw me coming and just laughed,” Jen said. “When...

In Money and the Brain, PayPal's Bob Carley explores the psychology of money: how we talk about it, how we think about it, and how it shapes our relationships and our lives.

With recent rises in inflation and the knock-on increases in mortgage repayments and rent, many Australians are looking to indulge in a thriftier way.

To better understand the ecommerce trends shaping the dynamic fashion industry, PayPal surveyed fashion merchants from BigCommerce, revealing proven strategies and actionable recommendations.

PayPal’s 2022 Global Impact Report: Transforming Digital Payments to Create Economic Opportunity At PayPal, we believe that you can do well as a business by doing good for society. We’re built...

Every year on April 22, the world celebrates Earth Day to raise awareness of the need to protect the environment and invest in our planet. At PayPal, we are working to reduce our environmental...

We spoke with entrepreneur Case Kenny to learn how PayPal is helping his business grow.

See how PayPal is executing its mission through ongoing economic justice commitments for women and girls across the world.

Two earthquakes have caused widespread destruction in Turkey and Syria, leaving a rising death toll with countless others impacted. Thousands of people, including many refugees, are in need of...

In 2022, PayPal’s global employee community made lasting social impact in communities around the world.

Australia’s largest consumer fashion event, the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival, has revealed its exciting 2023 program, marking the second year of PayPal’s naming rights partnership, with more than 100 unique events across 60 Melbourne venues.