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How to close your PayPal account

Posted by Sean Doyle
September 17, 2018
Updated March 13, 2025
1 min

It is easy to close (deactivate or delete) your PayPal account; However, if you have pending transactions or open cases you will not be able to close your PayPal account. Here are instructions to close your PayPal account:

1. Sign into your PayPal account.

2. Click Profile at the top and select Profile and Settings.

3. Select My settings from the menu on the left and click Close account in the Account type section.

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Sean Doyle

Sean is a tech author and security researcher with more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, privacy, malware analysis, analytics, and online marketing. He focuses on clear reporting, deep technical investigation, and practical guidance that helps readers stay safe in a fast-moving digital landscape. His work continues to appear in respected publications, including articles written for Private Internet Access. Through Botcrawl and his ongoing cybersecurity coverage, Sean provides trusted insights on data breaches, malware threats, and online safety for individuals and businesses worldwide.