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PayPal Cashback Mastercard®: Earn 3% Cash Back on PayPal Purchases

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PayPal is offering 3% cash back on PayPal purchases and 2% on all other purchases with their PayPal Cashback Mastercard®. No Annual fee.(1)

Card Details:
  • Earn 3% cash back on PayPal purchases and 2% on all other purchases. Purchases are subject to credit approval, and the PayPal Cashback Mastercard must be used for payment. See Rewards Program Terms for details and restrictions.
  • With the PayPal Cashback Mastercard®, earn unlimited cash back at millions of merchants.
  • No restrictions. No rotating categories. No annual fee. See Terms and Rates for New Accounts.
  • Shop at millions of brands with PayPal to earn unlimited 3% cash back.
  • Earn rewards without the wait. Cash back is earned daily on completed purchases posted to your account. Important information on redeeming Cash Rewards: You need to have a PayPal Balance account to use your redeemed rewards in your balance. If you do not have that account, you can only transfer your Cash Rewards to your bank account or debit card linked to your account with PayPal.
  • Redeem it to your PayPal balance, and spend it however you want.
  • Enjoy peace of mind with Mastercard benefits from Tap & Go® to 24/7 Identity Theft Protection™. See Mastercard Guide to Benefits.
  • The PayPal Cashback Mastercard is issued by Synchrony Bank pursuant to a license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard, Tap & Go and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.
(1)See Terms and Rates for New Accounts.

Purchases are subject to credit approval, and the PayPal Cashback Mastercard must be used for payment. See Rewards Program Terms for details and restrictions.

Important information on redeeming Cash Rewards: You need to have a PayPal Balance account to use your redeemed rewards in your balance. If you do not have that account, you can only transfer your Cash Rewards to your bank account or debit card linked to your account with PayPal.

The benefits and services as further described in the Mastercard Guide to Benefits are provided solely by Mastercard International Incorporated. PayPal and Synchrony Bank do not endorse, recommend, warrant or take responsibility for these offered benefits.
Applications are subject to credit approval. You must be at least 18 years old and reside in the US or its territories to apply.
The PayPal Cashback Mastercard is issued by Synchrony Bank pursuant to a license by Mastercard International Incorporated.
Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.
The Contactless Indicator mark, consisting of four graduating arcs, is a trademark owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC.
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samHD
01-24-2024 at 02:24 PM.
01-24-2024 at 02:24 PM.
Quote from michaelelliott127 :
I love this card so much. I use PayPal to purchase almost everything I buy online which using this card gets you 3% back as well as 2% on everything else. The cash back goes straight towards my bill. Honestly my favorite card I use for 90% of my purchases. I have about 10 different store credit cards that get me 5% off every purchase at those specific stores (Amazon card for Amazon, Lowes card for Lowes, Academy for Academy), so any other purchase I'm at least getting 2-3% cashback minimum with this one. I use this card for my utility bills as well, might as well save money on what you have to pay for anyways. No annual fee. 10/10 Would highly recommend.
all commendable EXCEPT that you dont get the cashback mailed to you or put into a checking account. By taking the cashback as card credit, you are reducing your spend. Thus, reducing your cashback.
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karazi
01-24-2024 at 02:27 PM.
01-24-2024 at 02:27 PM.
Quote from samHD :
all commendable EXCEPT that you dont get the cashback mailed to you or put into a checking account. By taking the cashback as card credit, you are reducing your spend. Thus, reducing your cashback.

I am a little too dense to understand this concept, would you mind elaborating?
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Ejsdad12
01-24-2024 at 03:52 PM.
01-24-2024 at 03:52 PM.
Quote from samHD :
all commendable EXCEPT that you dont get the cashback mailed to you or put into a checking account. By taking the cashback as card credit, you are reducing your spend. Thus, reducing your cashback.

The cashback is sent to your PayPal account that you can then transfer to the bank of you choice. It can go to a checking account if you want. Mine goes directly to my high yield savings account.
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Exile200
01-25-2024 at 06:08 AM.
01-25-2024 at 06:08 AM.
Quote from OrangeFlash64 :
I've never known of being able to use PayPal for any in-store purchases.
If the Walmart accepts nfc then you can connect your paypal account to google pay
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techie_review101
01-25-2024 at 07:52 AM.
01-25-2024 at 07:52 AM.
Quote from Ejsdad12 :
The cashback is sent to your PayPal account that you can then transfer to the bank of you choice. It can go to a checking account if you want. Mine goes directly to my high yield savings account.
out of curiosity which High yield savings account you use?
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LamontC1445
01-25-2024 at 08:04 AM.
01-25-2024 at 08:04 AM.
Depending on what you think is most important for you, take this 2% on everything, 3% on PayPal (which fits for a lot of retail sites) and compare to Citi double cash (2% on everything, 200 sign on after spending 1500, 0% apr on purchases and balance transfers for 18 mos) and wells Fargo active cash (2% on purchases, 200 on 500 spent, 0% on purchases and balance transfers for 15 mos). To see what's most valuable to you. PayPal about 9 mos ago had a 200 sign on bonus for 500 spent, they might bring back too. (Personally, 0% apr wins for me)
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jaderxiii
01-25-2024 at 09:18 AM.
01-25-2024 at 09:18 AM.
Quote from Lilyly :
will check on that. i think billpay needs some kind of account number or bank account. my water utility got a weird "number before" and "number after" dash.
I'd say try a small amount if it reflects the bill. paypal refunds if it doesnt go through to an account at least when I tried before..
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RedDragon45
01-25-2024 at 05:54 PM.
01-25-2024 at 05:54 PM.
The only card in my wallet.
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Scrooged
01-25-2024 at 06:26 PM.
01-25-2024 at 06:26 PM.
Can I use this to make my car payments? 3% cashback against my 3.9% APR loan would be nice.
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tastyinsect
01-25-2024 at 07:39 PM.
01-25-2024 at 07:39 PM.
Quote from EfficientGame645 :
PayPal is offering 3% cash back on PayPal purchases and 2% on all other purchases with their PayPal Cashback Mastercard®. No Annual fee.(1)

Card Details:
  • Earn 3% cash back on PayPal purchases and 2% on all other purchases. Purchases are subject to credit approval, and the PayPal Cashback Mastercard must be used for payment. See Rewards Program Terms for details and restrictions. https://www.synchronycredit.com/gecrbterms/html/PayPalCashbackRewardsTerms.html
  • With the PayPal Cashback Mastercard®, earn unlimited cash back at millions of merchants.
  • No restrictions. No rotating categories. No annual fee. See Terms and Rates for New Accounts. https://www.synchronybankterms.com/gecrbterms/html/PayPalCashbackApplyTerms_combo.htm
  • Shop at millions of brands with PayPal to earn unlimited 3% cash back.
  • Earn rewards without the wait. Cash back is earned daily on completed purchases posted to your account. Important information on redeeming Cash Rewards: You need to have a PayPal Balance account to use your redeemed rewards in your balance. If you do not have that account, you can only transfer your Cash Rewards to your bank account or debit card linked to your account with PayPal.
  • Redeem it to your PayPal balance, and spend it however you want.
  • Enjoy peace of mind with Mastercard benefits from Tap & Go® to 24/7 Identity Theft Protection™. See Mastercard Guide to Benefits. https://paypal.syf.com/essimages/cs/groups/ess_webasset/dualcard/@paypal/en/pdf/ess048622.pdf
  • The PayPal Cashback Mastercard is issued by Synchrony Bank pursuant to a license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard, Tap & Go and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.

(1)See Terms and Rates for New Accounts.

Purchases are subject to credit approval, and the PayPal Cashback Mastercard must be used for payment. See Rewards Program Terms for details and restrictions.

Important information on redeeming Cash Rewards: You need to have a PayPal Balance account to use your redeemed rewards in your balance. If you do not have that account, you can only transfer your Cash Rewards to your bank account or debit card linked to your account with PayPal.

The benefits and services as further described in the Mastercard Guide to Benefits are provided solely by Mastercard International Incorporated. PayPal and Synchrony Bank do not endorse, recommend, warrant or take responsibility for these offered benefits.
Applications are subject to credit approval. You must be at least 18 years old and reside in the US or its territories to apply.
The PayPal Cashback Mastercard is issued by Synchrony Bank pursuant to a license by Mastercard International Incorporated.
Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.
The Contactless Indicator mark, consisting of four graduating arcs, is a trademark owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC.
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I've been using this card for the past 8 years for the 2% cashback and occasional 3% like this. The only drawback is this: This card is associated with Synchrony Bank and when you call the customer service (either for upcoming international transaction or to report fraudulent activity), they require you to use a non-VOIP supported phone number to furnish you the OTP (one-time pass code). I have GV and had to resort to them asking me for a 360 video of my face holding my Driver's License. Apart from that, everything is an okay.
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nyc10036
01-25-2024 at 07:50 PM.
01-25-2024 at 07:50 PM.
Quote from OrangeFlash64 :
I've never known of being able to use PayPal for any in-store purchases.
CVS

I linked my Chase Freedom to Paypal and bought a $500 VISA gift card at CVS. After the activation fee of $5.95, it ended being a 5.89% return.

Unfortunately, the three CVS pharmacies nearest me had clamped down using Paypal to buy gift cards, and I found out too late one that would let me.
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seawolf
01-25-2024 at 08:59 PM.
01-25-2024 at 08:59 PM.
Quote from jerry79304 :
Actually for tax payment, I am referring using credit card option which has PayPal as an option. 3% > 1.85%. Previously when freedom has 5% PayPal I am able to get it counted, so my guess is it would be counted as "PayPal" https://www.irs.gov/payments/pay-...redit-card
Ding ding ding...

This spread is the real beauty of the card. I withhold the bare minimum with employer and pay estimated taxes instead.

On top of that I live in a city that PayPal Bill Pay supports for property tax.
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samHD
01-26-2024 at 07:15 AM.
01-26-2024 at 07:15 AM.
Quote from karazi :
I am a little too dense to understand this concept, would you mind elaborating?
sure.

if you get your cashback (lets just say $100) as a credit on the account, it reduces how much will be used to determine next month's 2% ($2 in this example) cashback. So, it works against your interests.
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samHD
01-26-2024 at 07:16 AM.
01-26-2024 at 07:16 AM.
Quote from Ejsdad12 :
The cashback is sent to your PayPal account that you can then transfer to the bank of you choice. It can go to a checking account if you want. Mine goes directly to my high yield savings account.
read the comment i was replying to. it discusses 101 different cashback cards not just paypal.
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Technobulb
01-26-2024 at 08:46 AM.
01-26-2024 at 08:46 AM.
I have a Paypal Extras Mastercard from a few years back and I am not allowed to apply for this one (with better rewards), since you are only allowed to have 1 of the cards at a time... But I also cant do a product change to this card... And I definitely dont want to kill my credit score by closing the old one... So frustrating!😤
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