For users who want to move their ETH to private wallets or trade a wider variety of coins, several major exchanges now support PayPal as a payment method.

Buying Ethereum (ETH) with PayPal has become increasingly accessible as of 2026, offering options for both casual buyers and more serious investors. Depending on your needs, you can purchase ETH directly through your PayPal account or use it as a funding source on external cryptocurrency exchanges.

Enter the dollar amount you wish to spend. You can start with as little as $1 .

Choose Ethereum from the list of supported assets.

Select your funding source (PayPal balance, linked bank account, or debit card) and tap "Buy Now" .

Some wallets, such as MetaMask , allow U.S. users (excluding Hawaii) to buy ETH directly with PayPal through their browser extension or mobile app. MetaMask and PayPal, all you need to know about buying ETH

Open the PayPal app and navigate to the "Finances" or "Crypto" section.

Top exchanges like Coinbase , Kraken , and eToro allow users in supported regions to link their PayPal accounts for direct purchases or deposits.