How to buy PayPal shares in 2025
PayPal ($PYPL) is a global digital payments platform enabling individuals and businesses to send, receive and manage money online and through mobile applications securely and efficiently.👉 Read on to learn about PayPal and how to buy $PYPL shares in a few easy steps.
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How to buy PayPal stock in 5 steps
When investing in shares - whether PYPL or otherwise - it’s important to consider your financial position, investing goals and risk tolerance. Before making any investment decision, it’s wise to consider your current circumstances and consult with a financial planner or advisor. If you decide that investing in PayPal is right for you, then consider the following steps.
1. Open an investing account
To buy PayPal stock in Australia, you’ll need to sign up to an investing platform with access to the U.S. share market. Stake offers seamless access to 12,000+ stocks and ETFs across the U.S. and Australian markets, including PYPL.
2. Fund your account
Once you’ve opened an account, you’ll need to deposit funds to allow you to buy PYPL shares. With Stake, you can deposit via bank transfer, debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or set up a recurring deposit using PayTo.
3. Search for PayPal or PYPL
Find your prospective investment by searching the name or ticker symbol of the company. If you’re using Stake, you can easily search on our web trading platform or the Stake app.
4. Place an order for PYPL shares
The next step is to place an order for the number of PayPal shares you’d like to buy. Be sure to check the market is open and ensure the order type and volume align with your investment plan.
5. Monitor your investment
Once your order executes, you should keep an eye on the company’s performance and monitor the performance of your portfolio. Check regularly to ensure your investment is aligned with your financial goals.
Put it on repeat?
If you intend to regularly purchase PYPL shares, you could consider setting up a recurring investment. On Stake, you can set up a consistent purchase order for PayPal shares which may be useful if you’re thinking of investing in the company over the long term.
PayPal company overview
PayPal Holdings, Inc. is a leading fintech company that offers a variety of digital payment services and solutions, including online money transfers, payment processing and financial products for consumers and merchants worldwide. Founded in 1998, PayPal allows users to make secure payments online, in-store and via mobile devices through its ecosystem, which includes PayPal, Venmo, Xoom and other payment tools. With a presence in over 200 markets, PayPal connects millions of users by providing seamless, fast and secure financial transactions, making it a critical player in the digital commerce landscape. The company emphasises innovation in payments, promoting financial inclusion and offering simple, secure solutions for transferring and managing funds. Through expanding its digital wallet capabilities, partnerships with financial institutions and integrating payment options like buy now, pay later (BNPL), PayPal strives to simplify financial lives, empower global commerce and enable people and businesses to thrive in the digital economy.
PayPal share price performance
The PayPal share price was US$69.67 (-0.19%) as of market close.
Key metrics for PayPal
Get a breakdown of PayPal’s financial metrics.
| Latest market close | US$69.67 |
| Market capitalisation | US$68.92B |
| PE Ratio | 17.42 |
| Earnings per share | US$4.00 |
| Day change | -0.19% |
| 52-week high | US$93.66 |
| 52-week low | US$56.97 |
Data updated as of March 21, 2025.
Schedule a recurring investment in PayPal
Put your favourites on repeat - like PayPal - with a recurring investment on Stake. It’s a great way to build towards long-term goals and a convenient method to stay consistent with your investing habits.
You’re always in control, it’s easy to hit pause or skip a scheduled order.
What is the PayPal price target?
The average price target for PYPL is US$98.5 across 6 combined analyst ratings.
The suggestion is to BUY with 67% of analysts suggesting to buy, 33% suggest hold and 0% suggest sell.
Analyst ratings and price targets are provided for informational purposes by our market data partner, Benzinga, and do not constitute a recommendation to make an investment decision. Future forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance.
How to sell PayPal shares?
The process of selling PayPal shares on Stake is similar to purchasing them. If you already own PYPL shares on the platform and looking to sell, follow these steps:
- Open Stake, head to your Holdings and find PayPal
- Select Sell
- Choose the order type, number of shares/dollar value and the desired price (if applicable)
- Review your Sell order
- Follow the prompts to submit your order
Watch this video to see just how simple it is to buy and sell shares on Stake.
Is it a good time to buy PayPal shares?
Like any investment, PayPal may be a suitable option for some, but not for others. It’s important to understand that investing in any financial instrument comes with a certain level of risk.
You should always conduct your own research and consider your personal financial circumstances before buying $PYPL shares. When researching, consider the company’s financial health, future prospects, current market conditions and whether or not it aligns with your investment strategy.
What are some similar stocks to PYPL?
Square, Inc. ($SQ): Square is a financial technology company providing point-of-sale solutions, payment processing and digital wallets (Cash App), catering to merchants and consumers and competing directly with PayPal in digital payments. Visa Inc. ($V): Visa is a global payment technology company offering credit, debit and prepaid card services, as well as digital payments solutions, competing with PayPal in the areas of digital transactions and global money transfer services. Mastercard Incorporated ($MA): Mastercard is a leader in payment processing technologies, offering payment solutions across credit, debit and prepaid cards and digital transactions, similar to PayPal's aim of enabling secure and efficient global payments.
What are some ETFs that hold PYPL?
Invesco QQQ Trust ($QQQ): QQQ tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index, including PayPal among its top technology-focused holdings, offering exposure to leading tech and fintech companies such as Apple, Amazon and Microsoft. ARK Fintech Innovation ETF ($ARKF): ARKF targets financial technology companies that are transforming the way financial services are delivered, with PayPal as one of its major holdings, alongside other fintech disruptors like Square and Shopify. Global X FinTech ETF ($FINX): FINX focuses on global fintech companies engaged in mobile payments, digital wallets and financial services technology, with PayPal being a significant holding, alongside firms like Adyen and Fiserv.
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PayPal Common Questions
- Sign up to Stake on desktop or via the Stake app
- Activate Stake wall-st
- Deposit funds via bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay or PayTo
- Place a buy order for PayPal
- Monitor your investment
Fractional shares allow U.S. investors to purchase a portion of a share in lieu of an entire stock. This can be advantageous for some investors who seek to hold a company in their portfolio but don’t want to pay for a full share.
So, in the case of PayPal, you could buy in with as little as US$10 instead of paying for a full share which was valued at US$69.54 at last market close.
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This is for information purposes only and is not a recommendation to invest in the securities listed. Such information is not intended to constitute financial advice and no agency or advisory relationship is created between you and Stake as a result of having access to or using the Information. This information does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You agree that neither Stake nor any third party provider is responsible for any investment decisions or for any damages or other losses resulting from the use of the Information. As always, do your own research before making any investment decisions and consider seeking advice from a licensed financial adviser. No representation or warranty is made as to the timeliness, reliability, accuracy or completeness of the material and Stake does not accept any responsibility arising from errors in, or omissions from, the data. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.