Change your payment method.
Closing an account cancels all recurring transactions.
If you pay recurring transactions with your PayPal account, change the payment method to another account.
Ensure that all transactions are confirmed and completed.
Closing an account cancels any transactions that are in progress.
Pending transactions appear at the top of your Account Activity.
Withdraw any available balance from your account.
SelectTransferto complete the withdrawal.
Once you close your PayPal account, you cannot reopen it.
Select thegearin theupper-right corner to open your account prefs.
Scroll down and selectClose your account.
SelectClose accountagain to confirm.
If you have PayPal Credit, you must contact PayPal before closing your account.
You’ll receive an email confirming your PayPal account has been closed.
PayPal doesn’t allow users to close accounts directly from the mobile app.
If you have legally changed your name, PayPal requires you to upload documentation as proof.
PayPal typically reviews the documentation within five business days.
Select theSettingsicon in the upper-right corner of any PayPal page next to bounce.
SelectUpdatenext to your name.
opt for jot down of name change you want to apply.
you’re able to change the contact name if you have a business account.
