PayPal and Venmo now allow tuition payments at select U.S. universities through integrations with Illumia, Nelnet Campus Commerce, and TouchNet, expanding payment options for students and families.
PayPal announced US users can now pay at Weixin Pay merchants in China via the PayPal app using QR codes, eliminating the need for local wallets or bank accounts.
Venmo users can now pay for Google Play apps, games, and subscriptions using their Venmo balance or linked payment methods, expanding the app’s payment options within a major digital marketplace.
PayPal and Amazon will offer PayPal Ratenzahlung to eligible customers in Germany and Austria starting August 2026, allowing flexible installment payments on Amazon.de.
PayPal reported its Q2 2026 financial results on July 28, 2026, with details available on its investor relations site. A conference call was held the same day to discuss the findings.
PayPal has joined the European Payments Council (EPC) to influence the future of European payment standards, including SEPA rules and instant payments, alongside industry stakeholders.
PayPal Ads introduces a transaction-based advertising system using real purchase data from over 400 million accounts to help brands measure direct business outcomes like ROAS and customer acquisition.
The Knot Worldwide integrates Venmo into its Wedding Registry, enabling guests to contribute cash funds via Venmo while allowing couples to track and access gifts in one place.
Hey Savi and PayPal have launched the UK’s first AI-driven fashion search platform with native checkout, enabling users to find and purchase items directly from screenshots or text searches across over 10,000 brands.
PayPal and Anthropic launch a free AI training course for small businesses, addressing adoption barriers with practical guidance and a new Claude plugin for workflow integration.