PayPal phone number: verified official numbers
The main PayPal phone number is 1-888-221-1161 (Customer service, U.S.). The paypal.com pages we checked don't list a separate number for callers outside the US, and toll-free numbers usually can't be reached from a foreign phone network.
Checked on paypal.com on November 9, 2026.
All verified PayPal numbers
These are the number PayPal publishes on its official pages. We list only what we could read there ourselves; a number missing here may still be real, so check paypal.com before you trust one that isn't.
| Line | Number | Works from abroad |
|---|---|---|
Customer service (U.S.) Account questions, unauthorized transactions, errors Source: paypal.com | 1-888-221-1161 | Usually not (toll-free) |
Is this call really from PayPal?
You can't tell from caller ID alone: scammers routinely make a real PayPal number show up on your screen. The safe move is to hang up and call PayPal back on a number from the table above (or from the back of your card or an official letter), never on a number the caller gives you.
What PayPal says about how it contacts you
- PayPal will never call you from 1-888-221-1161 to ask for your personal or account information. (paypal.com)
- If an automated call gives you a number to call back, don't. Contact PayPal through its Help Center or on 1-888-221-1161. (paypal.com)
Treat these as red flags whoever the caller claims to be: pressure to act right now, threats of arrest, deportation or a frozen account, requests for gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, and any request for a one-time passcode, PIN or full password. Got a number you don't recognize? Check it below, or run it through the spam number checker.
How to call PayPal from abroad
The paypal.com pages we checked don't list a separate number for callers outside the US, and toll-free numbers usually can't be reached from a foreign phone network.
Toll-free numbers are paid for by the organization, and that arrangement mostly stops at the border, so a foreign mobile usually gets an error. Our guide to calling 1-800 numbers from outside the US covers the ways around it.
Not sure you have the number in the right format? The phone number validator shows how to dial it from your country. With BubblyPhone you can call a US number from your browser, billed per started minute at the rate shown before you dial.
Frequently asked questions
What is the PayPal phone number?
The main PayPal phone number is 1-888-221-1161 (Customer service, U.S.). The paypal.com pages we checked don't list a separate number for callers outside the US, and toll-free numbers usually can't be reached from a foreign phone network. We copied it from paypal.com on November 9, 2026.
Can I call PayPal from outside the US?
The paypal.com pages we checked don't list a separate number for callers outside the US, and toll-free numbers usually can't be reached from a foreign phone network. Check paypal.com for online or chat options before you travel.
Is 1-888-221-1161 really PayPal?
Yes, 1-888-221-1161 is published on paypal.com as the PayPal line for Customer service, U.S.. But scammers can make any number appear on your caller ID, so a call showing it isn't proof. If it called you, hang up and call 1-888-221-1161 back yourself.
Does PayPal call or text people?
PayPal will never call you from 1-888-221-1161 to ask for your personal or account information. If an automated call gives you a number to call back, don't. Contact PayPal through its Help Center or on 1-888-221-1161. If a call doesn't fit that, hang up and contact PayPal on a number from this page.
Sources
Every number on this page was read on an official page (paypal.com) on November 9, 2026. Pages we checked:
- paypal.com/us/security/learn-about-fake-messages
- paypal.com/us/cshelp/article/what-are-common-scams-and-how-do-i-spot-them-help201