What is the difference between PayPal and PayPal Smart Connect?

What is the difference between PayPal and PayPal Smart Connect?

How Smart Connect Compares to a Credit Card. PayPal’s Smart Connect service only extends you credit to fund payments to other PayPal accounts or to make purchases on websites that accept PayPal payments. You can’t use your PayPal Smart Connect credit in-store, either.

What credit score is needed for PayPal extras Mastercard?

650 or higher
Paypal Extras Mastercard Credit Score Paypal reports that you’re “more likely to be approved” for the Extras Mastercard with a score of 650 or higher. There are reports of approvals with a score as low as 600. Ensuring your revolving balances are low and that you have less than six inquiries will help.

Is PayPal extras Mastercard free?

The $0-annual-fee PayPal Extras Mastercard® earns: 3 points per dollar spent on gas and restaurant purchases. 2 points per dollar spent on PayPal and eBay purchases.

How do I link my PayPal extras Mastercard?

When you receive your card in the mail, you can call to activate your card and start using it anywhere Mastercard is accepted or follow these simple steps to activate your card: Log in to PayPal and click “PayPal Mastercard” Click “Services” then “Activate Card”.

How do I get approved for PayPal Smart Connect?

Once you’ve logged into your PayPal account, right above your recent activity, you should see a box with PayPal Extras Mastercard and an ‘Apply’ button. That would be where you can start the process and depending on different factors, if approved you’ll get one of our credit products (one of which is Smart Connect).

Does PayPal extras MasterCard have annual fee?

The PayPal Extras Mastercard offers 3 points per dollar on gas and restaurant purchases and 2 points per dollar on PayPal and eBay purchases….PayPal Extras Mastercard®

Regular APR (%) 19.99% – 26.99% variable
Annual Fee $0

What is the maximum PayPal Credit line?

Is there a limit to how much money you can spend with PayPal Credit? Like other lines of credit, how much you can qualify for depends on your individual credit and circumstances. Lines of credit can be anywhere from $250 up to $20,000, says Schmidt.

Does PayPal Credit affect credit score?

Yes, applying for PayPal Credit affects your credit score. PayPal is partnered with a bank called Synchrony Bank, which will review your application and then complete an audit. This hard check will appear on your credit report for 2 years and could lower your credit score by a few points.

Is PayPal Mastercard a credit card?

What is the PayPal Cashback Mastercard? The PayPal Cashback Mastercard is a credit card issued by Synchrony Bank that allows cardholders to earn 2% cash-back on all their purchases.

Does PayPal Mastercard use PayPal Credit?

How Each Option Works. Both PayPal Credit and the PayPal Cashback Mastercard are issued by Synchrony Bank. PayPal Credit, a digital credit line, can be used to make credit purchases anywhere PayPal is accepted once you’ve connected it to your PayPal account.

How do I request a credit limit increase with PayPal Smart Connect?

For US: You can request a credit line increase by phone by calling the customer service number on your monthly statement. Approval of a transaction that makes you go over your credit limit is not treated as an increase to your credit limit.