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PayPal's users - tracked by way of active registered accounts - increased slightly at the end of 2025, continuing the gradual growth seen since 2024. Daily active users (DAU) can vary per country, however. PayPal use in the UK, for instance, was somewhat higher than in Germany but significantly higher than the DAU found in 19 other European countries. In early 2026, PayPal had approximately *** million active accounts, up from *** million a year earlier.

PayPal in general

PayPal is a global online payment business allowing users to make payments and money transfers online. In 2002, PayPal was acquired by auction site eBay and has made great gains in visibility and online popularity since then. The service is often considered as the leader of the online and mobile payment market. Many retailers such as Best Buy and Home Depot and digital content sellers like Humble Bundle or Valve use PayPal as an in-store payment or digital wallet top-up method. Online payment providers usually generate revenue through transaction fees.