Which countries work for PayPal?

How to choose a country for PayPal

PayPal verifies accounts with a 6-digit code, delivered by SMS. You enter the number at sign-up (“Mobile number”) or Settings → Security → 2-step verification. Every country on this list is one where we supply real mobile numbers for PayPal verification, so the choice comes down to three things: what the account is for, price, and stock.

1. Match the country to how you'll use the account

If you want a local presence — receiving payments with a number that matches your account country — pick a number from the country you're targeting. Some apps also tailor content, payments or features to the number's country, and a number that matches your location and language settings tends to raise fewer questions during sign-up.

2. Compare prices

Per-code prices for PayPal currently range from $0.28 to $3.15. The cheapest five are shown above; the full table is sorted alphabetically so you can find a specific country quickly. You only pay when you order, and a single-use OTP order is refunded automatically if no code arrives.

3. Check stock

“In stock” means we have numbers ready for PayPal in that country right now. “Restocking” means they are temporarily taken; new numbers come in during the day, so check back or choose another country.

One code, or a number you keep?

A single-use OTP number is the fastest way to get one PayPal code. But payPal sends login and payment codes for as long as the account exists. A phone-number plan gives you a real mobile number you keep for as long as you renew, with unlimited incoming SMS and calls — and if PayPal doesn't work with it within 7 days, you replace it free with another number from the same country.

An honest note

Stock and prices change through the day, and PayPal decides which numbers it accepts — no provider can guarantee otherwise. What we can promise is what happens if it doesn't work: Single-use OTP numbers: if the code doesn't arrive, the order is refunded automatically. Phone-number plans have the 7-day replacement guarantee — or your money back.

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