To help provide a safe experience, we only allow payment methods that offer strong protection for buyers and sellers.
What is the policy?
The following payment methods are not allowed:
- Sending cash through the post
- Point-to-point cash transfer services such as Western Union or MoneyGram
Direct contact information can only be exchanged after eBay checkout is complete. This includes asking buyers to get in touch with details of alternative payment methods.
The following payment methods, which are offered at eBay checkout, are allowed:
- PayPal
- PayPal Credit
- Credit card or debit card provided via PayPal
- Credit or Debit card
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Bank-to-bank transfers
- Payment upon collection
- Cheques
- Postal orders
- Online payment services such as: Allpay.net, CertaPay, Nochex.com, XOOM
In some categories a specific payment method may be required. This will be advised during listing.
Not all payment methods are eligible for coverage under eBay Money Back Guarantee.
Activity on eBay is required to follow this policy, the eBay User Agreement and all applicable laws, as well as respect the rights of third parties. If it doesn’t, eBay may take action consistent with applicable laws and the eBay User Agreement, and may even be legally required to do so. Such actions may include, as an example only: Removing the listing or other content, issuing a warning, restricting activity or account suspension.
Why does eBay have this policy?
This policy helps offer safe, simple payment methods, which strongly protect both buyers and sellers.