As I've said before, it's totally possible to pay with PayPal. The thing is, that it also mimics a MasterCard, and not a Girocard. So yeah, basically useless for your case. Try contacting your bank. My bank offers a free Girocard as well as the standard MasterCard (C24 Bank). But as far as paying with your phone goes, my Wallet app doesn't allow me to add my physical Girocard either. In these "Nur EC Karten" cases, I've been back to using my Sparkasse Konto with their own Mobiles Bezahlen App when in need. Answer from philippspangler on reddit.com
PayPal
paypal.com › us › cshelp › article › where-can-i-use-paypal-with-google-pay-help273
Where can I use PayPal with Google Pay? | PayPal US
Make in-store purchases anywhere that accepts Google Pay and Mastercard Contactless Payments.
Google Support
support.google.com › wallet › answer › 12060039
Add PayPal - Google Wallet Help
From June 16, 2025, if you have a PayPal account linked to your Google Wallet app, you will no longer be able to use it for payments. Linked PayPal accounts will be automatically deleted and no longer supported.
Can you pay contactless with PayPal in stores?
Abbreviations used in r/PayPal : NAD - Not as described. SNAD - Significantly not as described. INR - Item Not Received. UAT - Unauthorized transaction. OP - Original poster of the message. F&F - Friends and Family (no protection at all.) G&S - Goods and/or Services (has seller/buyer protection.) Posts about PayPal's policies will be removed. No more complaining about PayPal policy and their taking funds from your account for violations of rules. If you don't like the rules don't use PayPal. If you don't want to lose money, don't leave funds in your PayPal account. Simple as that. But these posts are often political or misleading. So no more posts on this subject! Thank you for submitting to r/PayPal , please make sure you have read the FAQ . If your account was created when you were younger than 18, then that is covered in the FAQ! Try contacting PayPal support using social media such as Facebook or Twitter as this works more often than telephoning. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. More on reddit.com
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January 11, 2024Contactless Payments Via Google Pay unavailable?
Disconnect your PayPal account, then go into Google pay and attach your PayPal, download the PayPal app and link the PayPal with Google pay in there, then set up contactless payment.
Yes, it's a hassle. But so worth it.
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May 18, 2016Paypal contactless
Hey I am from Cyprus... I tried to use Google pay the problem is that I am under 18 I found the n28 and they apparently can't open me an account (I am 17) PayPal is not possible due Google will accept PayPal as option in Google pay when you live in USA Even changing your region on Google play and trying to sign in using your PayPal account it will failed due the card's you have are issued in Greece.... If you have a family member maybe they can help you by making an account with their address and ordering one of PayPal master card or Visa card(not sure)
I found the .boon contactless which after 3 months you gonna have to pay 1.29€ per month.....plus they gonna accept only by verifying your self and transfer money through iban due they don't accept top up from countries where you are unable to download the app
If you want to try and pay in store using your phone try using the app called Icard you top up money on virtual account (250€ limit per month ) it's not that fancy as Google pay but most of the times it does the work I failed to pay in store 2 times out of 30 or even more I recomend y trying it first at McDonald's kiosk to see if you set up the app correctly Ps I heard that Google pay is coming to Greece this year Hope is the same case here in Cyprus ....plus hope the RCS Features make their way here! Sorry for my bad English 😇
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November 17, 2017PayPal can now be used for contactless payment in Germany
Still no UK though :( More on reddit.com
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February 16, 2018Can I add my PayPal Debit Card to a mobile wallet?
Yes, you can add your PayPal Debit Card to your smartphone’s mobile wallet. Then you can make contactless payments using Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. Learn how to add your card to your mobile wallet.
paypal.com
paypal.com › us › digital-wallet › manage-money › paypal-debit-card
PayPal Debit Card | Get Cash Back | Apply Now | PayPal US
How can I request a physical PayPal Debit Card?
When you sign up for a PayPal Debit Card, you’ll get a digital card instantly. Use it online. Or add it to your phone’s mobile wallet for easy access.
If you’d like a physical card, you’ll need to request it. To request a physical card:
Go to your Accounts and choose your PayPal Debit Card
Choose Manage
Choose “Request a physical card”
paypal.com
paypal.com › us › digital-wallet › manage-money › paypal-debit-card
PayPal Debit Card | Get Cash Back | Apply Now | PayPal US
How do I activate my physical PayPal Debit Card?
Here's how to activate your physical PayPal Debit Card through the PayPal website:
Go to paypal.com/activatecard
Log in to your account and enter the required information
Choose Activate Card
To activate your physical PayPal Debit Card in the app:
Go to your Accounts
Choose PayPal Debit Card
Enter the required information
Choose Activate Card
You can also activate your physical PayPal Debit Card by calling our 24-hour automated activation line and following the steps provided at 1-800-314-8298.
paypal.com
paypal.com › us › digital-wallet › manage-money › paypal-debit-card
PayPal Debit Card | Get Cash Back | Apply Now | PayPal US
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/askagerman › using paypal for nfc android phone payments with google wallet?
r/AskAGerman on Reddit: Using PayPal for NFC Android phone payments with Google Wallet?
July 4, 2024 -
I just can't get this to work, even though I've read about others doing it. I have Germany-based accounts for Google, PayPal, my mobile number, and my bank. I have Google Wallet set up just fine for my other German bank accounts that have Visa or Mastercard payment cards. But of course in Germany we have legions of merchants that have the "Nur EC-Karte/Girokarte, keine Kreditkarten" sign up. Because we can't add Girokarten to Google Wallet, I have heard that we can add PayPal as an alternative for tap-to-pay NFC payments by phone. Google and PayPal both seem to confirm this!
I have gone in the PayPal Android app, linked to a German bank account, set up Google Pay in the Wallet settings, and everything seems confirmed...but then when I go to Google Wallet Android app to add a payment method, I don't see PayPal as an option – I can only add a credit card number.
Anybody have any insights on how to solve this?
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As I've said before, it's totally possible to pay with PayPal. The thing is, that it also mimics a MasterCard, and not a Girocard. So yeah, basically useless for your case. Try contacting your bank. My bank offers a free Girocard as well as the standard MasterCard (C24 Bank). But as far as paying with your phone goes, my Wallet app doesn't allow me to add my physical Girocard either. In these "Nur EC Karten" cases, I've been back to using my Sparkasse Konto with their own Mobiles Bezahlen App when in need.
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I don't remember how I set mine up on my phone. I tried to add a payment and the only thing show up is credit cards. Try to contact their support, it should be possible
PayPal
paypal.com › us › cshelp › article › how-do-i-add-a-paypal-account-to-google-pay-for-in-store-purchases-or-the-google-store-for-online-purchases-help282
How do I add a PayPal account to Google Pay for in-store purchases or the Google Store for online purchases? | PayPal US
To add your PayPal account through the Google Pay app for mobile purchases in-store, log in to Google Pay, tap the icon to add a new payment method, and follow the onscreen instructions.
PayPal
paypal.com › us › brc › article › how-do-contactless-payments-work
What are Contactless Payments and How to Offer Them | PayPal US
July 22, 2024 - Additionally, PayPal supports a range of contactless payment types, including credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and Venmo.
PayPal
developer.paypal.com › docs › multiparty › checkout › apm › google-pay
Pay with Google Pay Integration for PayPal Checkout
May 9, 2025 - Enable Google Pay on your PayPal checkout to accept payments for goods and services in 36 countries. Learn how to integrate Google Pay for your business.
Curve
curve.com › blog › how-to-add-paypal-to-google-pay
How to add PayPal to Google Pay
September 30, 2025 - There's now an easy way to spend freely with PayPal directly from your phone. The trick? Link your PayPal account to Curve. With Curve, millions of customers can use PayPal with Google Pay, Apple Pay, or Samsung Pay.
Google Support
support.google.com › googleplay › answer › 2651410
Accepted payment methods on Google Play - United States - Google Play Help
Important: If you have PayPal Security Key turned on, you have to add PayPal to your Google Play account using a computer or mobile web browser. You can't link it using the Play Store app. To add PayPal, select "Add a payment method" under your payment methods in Google Play.
PayPal
paypal.com › us › digital-wallet › manage-money › paypal-debit-card
PayPal Debit Card | Get Cash Back | Apply Now | PayPal US
Yes, you can add your PayPal Debit Card to your smartphone’s mobile wallet. Then you can make contactless payments using Apple Pay®, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.
PayPal
paypal.com › us › business › pos-system › tap-to-pay
Tap to Pay for Business
Take contactless cards and digital wallet payments. Including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.
Wise
wise.com › us › blog › add-paypal-to-google-pay
How to add your PayPal account to your Google Pay account? - Wise
June 1, 2023 - That means you can use PayPal on sites that include Google Play, YouTube and Google Store. Want to know more about Google Pay?
PayPal
paypal.com › au › cshelp › article › how-do-i-add-a-paypal-account-to-my-mobile-wallet-help282
How do I add a PayPal account to my mobile wallet? | PayPal AU
Add your PayPal account to Google Pay for easy mobile purchases in store or online. Follow instructions in the PayPal or Google Pay app to link accounts.
PayPal
paypal.com › us › cshelp › article › what-is-tap-to-pay-on-android-with-point-of-sale-help993
What is Tap to Pay on Android with Point of Sale? | PayPal US
With Tap to Pay on Android, you can accept any contactless payment, through a physical card, digital wallet or smartwatch. VISA, MasterCard, Amex and Discover are the currently accepted card brands through Tap to Pay. ... Tap to Pay works on devices with Android 8.1 and higher, NFC capabilities, ...
NAB
nab.com.au › personal › online banking › digital payments › google pay
Use Google Pay to make purchases on the go | Digital payments - NAB
Google Pay is part of Google WalletTM, a digital version of your wallet that holds payment methods, travel cards and tickets, entertainment passes and other important cards. Pay with your phone anywhere contactless payments are accepted.
Google Support
support.google.com › wallet › answer › 12058983
Add a debit or credit card to the Google Wallet app - Google Wallet Help
Pay on an app or website that offers Google Pay as a payment method or has a "Buy with GPay" button at checkout. Phone can’t be set up for tap and pay ... Your phone doesn’t have NFC technology: To make contactless payments, check if your phone supports NFC.
Google Pay
pay.google.com › intl › en_au › about
Google Pay – Seamlessly pay online, pay in shops or send money
Add cards to Google Wallet and pay contactless with them at the world’s leading retailers. Put your old wallet away; your phone’s got this.
PayPal
paypal.com › us › money-hub › article › contactless-phone-payments
Contactless Phone Payments | A Guide | PayPal US
July 25, 2023 - This guide covers what to know about how to pay with your phone, from the way it works to why an increasing number of shoppers are choosing this method. Many know the feeling of standing at a checkout line, fumbling through a wallet to find the right credit card or counting up the cash needed for a purchase. But with contactless phone payments, it’s possible to complete transactions simply using a mobile phone as a payment tool.
Reddit
reddit.com › r/paypal › can you pay contactless with paypal in stores?
r/paypal on Reddit: Can you pay contactless with PayPal in stores?
January 11, 2024 -
I'm new to pay pal and i was wondering if i can pay with it on POS in phisical stores. I tried to search up any videos about linking it with ApplePay but all videos were just for views, not any real helpful video. And if i can, how?
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Abbreviations used in r/PayPal : NAD - Not as described. SNAD - Significantly not as described. INR - Item Not Received. UAT - Unauthorized transaction. OP - Original poster of the message. F&F - Friends and Family (no protection at all.) G&S - Goods and/or Services (has seller/buyer protection.) Posts about PayPal's policies will be removed. No more complaining about PayPal policy and their taking funds from your account for violations of rules. If you don't like the rules don't use PayPal. If you don't want to lose money, don't leave funds in your PayPal account. Simple as that. But these posts are often political or misleading. So no more posts on this subject! Thank you for submitting to r/PayPal , please make sure you have read the FAQ . If your account was created when you were younger than 18, then that is covered in the FAQ! Try contacting PayPal support using social media such as Facebook or Twitter as this works more often than telephoning. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.
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Only if you link it to Apple Pay or Google Pay and use that. And it will only access funds in your balance, not a linked card or bank account. So it's easier to just link the card or bank account directly to APay or GPay.
PayPal
paypal.com › us › money-hub › article › tap-to-pay
What is Tap to Pay and How Does It Work? | PayPal US
June 30, 2023 - In basic terms, NFC allows nearby ... to complete the purchase. As long as a card supports contactless payments and the retailer's payment terminal is NFC-enabled, tap to pay can be used....
PayPal
paypal.com › us › brc › article › how-to-enable-tap-to-pay-on-the-paypal-app
How to enable Tap to Pay on the PayPal app | PayPal US
November 4, 2025 - Create or log in to your PayPal Business account. There's no cost to open an account.* Enable Tap to Pay. Once you’re logged in to your PayPal Business account, find the contactless payment icon and Tap to Pay messaging.