PayPal is the safer, easier way to pay and get paid online. The service allows anyone to pay in any way they prefer, including through credit cards, bank accounts, PayPal Smart Connect or account balances, without sharing financial information. PayPal becomes a global leader in online payment solutions with more than 203 million accounts worldwide. Available in 202 countries and 25 currencies around the world, PayPal enables global e-commerce by making payments possible across different locations, currencies, and languages. Located in San Jose, California, PayPal was founded in 1998.