Introduction:
PayPal Holdings, Inc. is an American multinational financial technology company operating an online payments system in the majority of countries that support online money transfers, and serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods such as checks and money orders.
The company operates as a payment processor for online vendors, auction sites and many other commercial users, for which it charges a fee.
In 2015 eBay spun off PayPal to its shareholders, and PayPal became an independent company again.
HELP US REIMAGINE MONEY. At PayPal, we believe that now is the time to democratize financial services so that moving and managing money is a right for all citizens, not just the affluent. We are driven by this purpose, and we uphold our cultural values of collaboration, innovation, wellness and inclusion as our guide for making decisions and conducting business every day. It is our duty and privilege to be customer champions and put those we serve at the center of everything we do. We are one team that respects and values diversity of thought for everyone, everywhere, and we actively seek to create an energizing workplace that brings out the best in all of us. If you're ready to shape the future of money, join the team at PayPal. We're proud to work here. You will be too. PayPal is headquartered in San Jose, California and its international headquarters is located in Singapore. More information about the company can be found at www.paypal-media.com.
Key Facts:
- Parent Company Launch date: December 1998; 23 years ago (1998-12) (as Confinity) October 1999; 22 years ago (1999-10) (as X.com) March 2000; 22 years ago (2000-03) (as PayPal)
- Product Launch: 1998
- Founder: Peter ThielElon MuskLuke NosekMax LevchinKen HoweryYu PanRussel Simmons
- Estimated Monthly Visitors: over-1b
- Telephone number: (402) 935-2050
- Domain name: paypal.com
- Owner: PayPal Holdings, Inc.
- Company Type: Public
- Country of operation: Almost worldwide