How to Pay As a Guest on PayPal on Android

Written by Darlene Antonelli, MA

Last Updated: January 21, 2024

Using PayPal on your Android is super convenient, but what if you don't have a PayPal account? Don't worry, you can use PayPal as a guest! If you're paying for something on a website, just follow the website's on-screen instructions to check out without logging in to an account. If you purchased something from someone who uses PayPal, you can just have them send you an invoice via email, as invoices don't require accounts for payment.

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Request an invoice via email.

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If you don't have a PayPal account but need to pay someone via PayPal, you can have them send you an invoice through PayPal's website. See How to Send a PayPal Invoice on Android for instructions on sending an invoice.^{[1]
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- If you just want to pay for an item on a website that accepts PayPal, all you'll have to do is select the PayPal payment option, and then follow the on-screen instructions to enter your payment information.

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Open the emailed invoice.

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When you receive an invoice from PayPal, tap it in your inbox. You’ll find this email invoice in the email account you gave the business or person.
- From a website, you can continue your purchase without an account by entering your card information in the "Pay without a PayPal account" header.

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Choose the option to pay the invoice.

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Tap Pay Now or View and Pay Invoice. The exact language may vary, but it is generally in the bottom of the email.
- If you don’t see that button embedded in the email, there is a link in that email you can follow as well.

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Select the "Pay with debit or credit card" option.

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This is the option that lets you make a payment without having an account.

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Enter your payment information.

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Type your billing information into the form. This includes information such as your card number and expiration date, as well as your name, email, and address.
- Credit and debit card payments usually have a fee.^{[2]
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