Does Best Buy Accept PayPal? (Yes, Here is How)

Nearly 377 million PayPal accounts in the world as of 2020. That being said, PayPal has become increasingly popular and many stores have opted to use PayPal as a payment option. But with so many companies choosing to accept PayPal, is Best Buy one of them?

Best Buy does accept PayPal as a payment method. You can connect your PayPal cash card to your PayPal account and use it to pay at the store checkout. You can also use PayPal for Best Buy website or mobile app purchases by selecting PayPal as the payment method at the online checkout.

Even if there are some limitations, Best Buy does accept PayPal in one form or another. Luckily, Best Buy makes the use of PayPal on its website and mobile app easy.

In the following sections, there will be step-by-step guides on how to use PayPal at Best Buy. If you are interested in getting a PayPal Cash card, there is more information on the process below.

Besides PayPal, Best Buy does accept several other payment options. While most of these options are the same both online and in-store, there are a few key differences that should be taken into consideration.

To find out everything you need to know about using PayPal when purchasing items at Best Buy, continuing reading.

Among its many other payment options, Best Buy does allow the use of PayPal for online purchases on its website and mobile app.

The checkout page on Best Buy’s website makes this very user-friendly because an option to use PayPal will appear as a payment option on the webpage.

However, this is the only way to use PayPal because Best Buy does not yet have the option to use PayPal in-store.

How to Use PayPal at Best Buy

Using PayPal at Best Buy is a relatively easy process. If you already have a PayPal account and are linked to your bank account, then all you have to do is follow the directions on the website once you’ve finished shopping.

To make this process even easier, we’ve created step-by-step guides on how to use PayPal on:

In-Store
Website
Mobile App

The steps below are meant to be easy for all customers, but if something goes wrong or you need extra support, Best Buy has an active support system complete with live chat and the option to talk to an agent on the phone. You can find the live chat and phone number by clicking on this link.

Best Buy In-Store

Because Best Buy does not have the option to use PayPal at its store locations, you will either need to use one of the alternate forms of payment listed below or apply for a PayPal Cash card. This card can be used at Best Buy locations because it works the same way as a Mastercard.

The PayPal Cash card is a debit card that is linked to your PayPal Plus account. While the card is not connected to its own bank, it allows easy access to any US bank of your choosing.

Because PayPal Cash is not a credit card, there are no required credit checks for new users. Additionally, the card is connected to your PayPal account and has no monthly fees.

The PayPal Cash card is a Mastercard, so it can be used at any Best Buy location that allows Mastercard.

It gives users the freedom to pull money from their accounts and withdraw money from ATMs. However, keep in mind that if the ATM is not a MoneyPass® ATM, a $2.50 fee will be applied to each withdrawal.

Even though PayPal doesn’t charge users for using PayPal Cash, some stores may charge a fee to complete a transaction using this card.

The best way to find out if a store charges a fee for using PayPal Cash is to ask the cashier at check out.

The first step to using a PayPal Cash card is to create a PayPal account. If you’re already a PayPal member, have an active phone number linked to the account, and have no problems with your account, the next few steps are simple. PayPal will ask for:

Your street address (P.O. Boxes are not accepted) will need to be confirmed by PayPal or another bank
Date of birth
Social Security Number

It typically takes about 7 to 10 days for your PayPal Cash card to arrive at your door once the application has been approved. If your application has been denied, however, you can reapply once 30 days have passed.

Because the PayPal Cash card is not a bank card, users have to load money onto it from their chosen banks. According to PayPal’s help center, the maximum amount of money you can upload onto your cash card is $1,500 and the monthly maximum is a combined $5,000.

Once there is money loaded onto your PayPal Cash card, you can use it at any location that accepts Mastercard. For more information about the PayPal Cash card and how to set it up, check out the PayPal website.

BestBuy.com Website

Step 1: Place your items in the online cart.

Step 2: Go to your cart or checkout. Best Buy makes this easy because every time you add something to your cart, a screen will pop up and ask if you are ready to check out. If you are done shopping, click ‘go to cart.’ If you have more to buy, simply press the ‘continue shopping’ button or the ‘X’ at the top of the screen.

If you accidently exit out of that screen, you can always go to your cart by clicking the yellow cart at the top of the screen.

Step 3: Once you’re in your cart, review your order to make sure everything is correct. You can easily delete items by clicking ‘remove’ or continue shopping and your order will be saved.

Step 4: To get to PayPal, simply click on the “PayPal Checkout” box on the payment screen and it will take you to PayPal’s login page.

Step 5: Once you log in to your account, you’ll be taken back to the Best Buy page and given the option to finish the checkout.

Split payments can be used for in-store purchases, but BestBuy.com does not allow split payments online. This means that buyers can only use a single form of payment and cannot combine a credit card with a debit card. Additionally, users cannot combine a credit or debit card with a PayPal account.

Mobile App

Best Buy Mobile App Android | iOS

Step 1: Place your items in the mobile cart.

Step 2: Go to your cart or checkout. The cart option should be in the top right corner, you’ll see a bright yellow cart.

Step 3: Once you’re in your cart, review your order to make sure everything is correct. You can easily delete items by clicking ‘remove’ or continue shopping and your order will be saved.

Step 4: Click the yellow ‘Checkout’ button on the bottom of the screen. The option to use PayPal will pop up. Click on “PayPal Checkout.”

Step 5: Log in to your PayPal account and you will be taken back to Best Buy’s app to finish your checkout.

Other Payment Methods

Best Buy accepts several forms of payment in-store, online, and on their app. Because there are so many options, we have compiled a list of the types of payments that are accepted in-store and online.

In-Store Payment Options

Even though Best Buy doesn’t allow payment via the PayPal app in store, it does accept several other types of payment. The other forms of payment that are listed on Best Buy’s official website include:

Cash
Mastercard/VISA/Discover
Checks (personal, business, or cashier’s)
Best Buy or My Best Buy® credit cards
My Best Buy® reward certificates
Best Buy gift cards
Best Buy for Business card
Best Buy Commercial Card
Diners Club
American Express
Vendor Coupons
JCB (however, JCB no longer operates in the United States (US). JCB can still be used in Japan, China, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. More information can be found on the JCB website)

Because Best Buy stores accept Mastercard, customers can use the PayPal cash card in-store. To find out more about what the PayPal cash card is and how to use it at Best Buy, continue reading on to the next section.

Online Payment Options

Even though BestBuy.com and its mobile app do accept PayPal as a credible online payment, there are other online payment options to consider. Best Buy’s website lists these payment types as viable options:

PayPal
Pay with points
Mastercard/VISA/Discover
Best Buy or My Best Buy® credit cards
My Best Buy® reward certificates
Best Buy gift cards
Best Buy for Business card
Best Buy Commercial Card
Diners Club
American Express
Vendor Coupons
JCB (not accepted in the United States)