PayPal allows customers to make payments with their PayPal account or make payments from their bank account. When you make a purchase from an online store or service provider, PayPal securely transfers the payment from your account to the vendor's. You can also use PayPal to transfer money from one person to another.
When you use PayPal to make a purchase, a unique encryption system is used to keep your information safe. PayPal also provides protection against fraud, meaning that if you ever make a purchase that isn't as advertised, PayPal will help you get your money back.