I receive many orders by email, by phone and even WhatsApp messages from people who have seen something they liked on this page and want to buy it but don't dare to do so online. And there is still a lot of mistrust in everything related to online shopping. That is why today I am going to talk to you about PayPal, which is the payment method that I have chosen for Koko-Soko, since you can make payments from their platform, regardless of whether you have a PayPal account or not.

What is Paypal?

PayPal is a payment platform that allows its users to make payments and transfers online safely, without having to provide your bank details to the recipient.

In PayPal's words:

PayPal allows businesses or consumers with email to send and receive payments over the Internet securely, conveniently and cost-effectively. The PayPal network builds on the existing financial infrastructure of bank accounts and credit cards to create a global real-time payment solution.

The PayPal service allows users to send payments for free and can be used from computers or Internet-enabled mobile phones.

This financial information is safe thanks to its 128-bit SSL encryption technology and does not pass through the hands of the recipient at any time.

In addition, it offers protection programs, where the buyer can request a total or partial refund of their money in:

• Items not received.
• Items very different from the seller's description.
• Unauthorized transactions made from your Paypal account.

Come on, it's a fast and secure system to send and receive money and you don't give me your financial information..

How does it work?

The first thing you will be interested in knowing is that sending money through Paypal is gratuitous.

The recipient can be any person or company, whether or not they have a Paypal account, that has an email address.

The payment options are:

• With Credit or Debit card.
• Paypal Account Balance.
• Bank account.

Sending the money is instant, but yes, the recipient will have to create a Paypal account (if they do not have one) to be able to withdraw them or transfer them to their own bank account.

How can I have a PayPal account?

Select the country, language and account type: Personal Account in this case (it is for individuals who buy online).

Then you have to fill out a registration form with your email address, a password, name, surname, postal address, telephone number, and card or bank account.

Don't worry, I will make an article explaining the process step by step and in detail.

Advantages of the PayPal account for buyers

• Free service, without commissions or fees.
• They only need to enter their email address and a password to make payments.
• They will not have to enter their card details for each purchase.
• Financial data is not shared with the seller.
• Option to choose how to pay: Card, Bank Account or Paypal Balance.
• Purchases protected up to 1000 EUR by the Protection Policy.

How can I pay or send money?

In order to send a payment you only need the email address of the person to whom you want to send the money. Again, if the recipient does not have a PayPal account, they must open one with the same email in order to receive the funds.

The shipping process is as follows:

• Enter your PayPal account.
• Click on the tab Send and request money.
• Pay for products or services either send money to friends or family.
• Enter the recipient's email address and the amount to send and click Continue.
• Click on Send money.

And that's how easy it is!

How to pay through Paypal without having a Paypal account (This is the option to pay in Koko-Soko if you do not have/want an account)

Many people arrive at the checkout and payment page and find the button Go to PayPal and he gets scared. Tranquillity! Paypal allows you to make payments with your credit card without having to be registered in their system.

Making the payment through Paypal without an account is simple and I explain it to you in detail below:

• Click on Go to PayPal (Remember to accept Koko-Soko's terms and conditions).

Everything that happens from now on is within Paypal now, with all its security and privacy advantages.

• On the right side of the window, below you will find the option “Don't have a PayPal account? Select this option.

• A drop-down window will automatically open in which you can enter your information to make the payment with your bank card without having to open a Paypal account.
  When you have filled out the required fields, click on the yellow “Pay” button.

• And that's it, Paypal will inform you that your payment has been made. PayPal will probably send you an email inviting you to open an account, but that's your decision.

I hope I have solved at least some of your doubts, and if not I am at your disposal.