Why is PayPal Restricted to Users 18 and Older?

Learn why PayPal requires users to be at least 18 years old for legal and safety reasons.

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PayPal is 18+ because it involves financial transactions and funding sources that require legal contracts. Minors cannot enter legally binding agreements, making them ineligible to use PayPal. This measure protects minors from potential financial exploitation and misuse.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens if a minor tries to create a PayPal account? If a minor attempts to create a PayPal account, the registration will be denied as they do not meet the age requirement.
  2. Can parents manage a PayPal account for their children? No, since PayPal requires users to be 18+, parents cannot manage accounts for minors as it involves legal contracts.
  3. Why are financial services age-restricted? Age restrictions in financial services are implemented to protect minors from entering legal agreements that could lead to financial exploitation.
  4. What is the minimum age to use other payment platforms? Many payment platforms, like Venmo and Cash App, also require users to be 18 years or older due to similar legal and safety concerns.

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