You can pay for items by PayPal or credit or debit cards. Before you bid or buy, check the listing to see which payment methods the seller accepts. Contact the seller if you have questions.
PayPal is the preferred method as you can make payments without sharing your bank or credit card details. If you sign up with PayPal, you'll also be protected for the full value of most purchases, including shipping, under eBay Money Back Guarantee.
Credit card payments are also processed through PayPal, but you don’t have to sign up for a PayPal account.
For items in certain categories or picked up in person, sellers can also offer to accept payment on pickup, COD (Cash on Delivery), bank-to-bank transfers, checks, money orders, or other payment services.