About Paypal
PayPal is the safer, easier way to pay and
get paid online. The service allows anyone to pay in any way they
prefer, including through credit cards, bank accounts, buyer credit or
account balances, without sharing financial information.
PayPal
has quickly become a global leader in online payment solutions with
more than 153 million accounts worldwide. Available in 190 markets and
24 currencies around the world, PayPal enables global ecommerce by
making payments possible across different locations, currencies, and
languages.
PayPal has received more than 20 awards for
excellence from the internet industry and the business community -most
recently the 2006 Webby Award for Best Financial Services Site and the
2006 Webby People's Voice Award for Best Financial Services Site.
Located in San Jose, California, PayPal was founded in 1998 and was acquired by eBay in 2002.