Yes, PayPal promo codes are issued and managed by PayPal, while merchant-specific promo codes are provided by individual retailers. PayPal codes are usually applied automatically or require activation, and are tied to your PayPal account. Merchant codes must be entered on the retailer’s checkout page, and their acceptance may depend on whether you choose PayPal as your payment method. In most cases, you cannot combine a PayPal promo code with a merchant-specific code on the same transaction. Some merchants disable their own promo code fields when PayPal is selected for payment. Always check b

Gaming reward apps like Mistplay are legitimate but pay small amounts. Be extremely skeptical of any game promising specific large sums like 'free $100 PayPal games'—these are clickbait scams.

Yes, absolutely. It's not 'free' in the sense of no effort, but you can earn money through legitimate rewards apps, surveys, cashback, and referrals that pay out directly to your PayPal account. You're exchanging your time or data for cash.