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If a website takes payment through Paypal, can you use your credit card without a Paypal account?

Option A Option B

Yes, I can use credit card without paypal account.

No, I have to signup with paypal.

Survey says: A! (28 of 50 answers)

A: 28 votes - 56% B: 22 votes - 44%
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A1. I have used paypal without an account to pay for something
A2. I think you can use it without an account- not sure though
A3. It ultimately depends on whether or not the website is setup correctly. One time payments are possible through Paypal, but mostly for donations if I am not mistaken.
A4. Most sights have more than one payment option
A5. Many websites offer both alternatives.
A6. Because I know that's how PayPal works
A7. I have never signed up for a PayPal account and I have paid for things on ebay with my credit card.
A8. Most websites allow you to choose several ways to pay, and you can use a credit card without paypal.
A9. You don't need a PayPal account to use a credit card to pay a merchant through PayPal.
A10. I've done this before and usually it takes you to a login page with an option to use your card without an account.
A11. Based on my experience, you don't have to sign up to use your credit card to pay via paypal.
A12. I'm not sure about all websites, but I have purchased from sites that take paypal, but I have used my credit card without signing up for paypal.
A13. because it is not required
A14. I have been with Paypal since they began and also have it on my website for customers.
A15. as long as the other person has an account
A16. Because a website has paypal does not mean it cannot accept other types of payments such as credit cards.
A17. Paypal allows you just to enter a credit card without signing up.
A18. Credit card payments are always accepted, regardless of any other consideration.
A19. I have paid for things through PayPal without accessing my account.
A20. I should be able to use a credit card as PayPal is not usually he only choice
A21. They accept paypal, but it doesn't say they don't accept a credit card.
A22. Yes, Paypal even mentions this in every ebay-paypal advertisement.
A23. Yes, paypal just recently let people buy without an account.
A24. because it doesnt say the website takes payment through paypal only.
A25. I dont have paypal account to use and also I would also prefer to use my credit card
A26. This options affirms thute main question, about the ability to use PayPal, while the second attends moreso to the details.
A27. It depends on the website but I know some do, like Ebay, for example.
A28. I don't like creating unnecessary accounts.
B1. i had to sign up to buy stuff on ebay using my credit card
B2. You would not be able to use your credit card unless the website also accept credit cards.
B3. Paypal gives you the option of using credit card not the website - paypal only
B4. I Think paypal is much safer and there is no reason not to sign up
B5. I have paypal and you need to sign up
B6. That is what I think anyway. I'm not 100% sure.
B7. I believe that is the case, though I'm not sure because I have a Paypal account so it doesn't matter to me.
B8. I would assume that if it is working only through Paypal the website assumes that you will have to be signed up and that your card has been checked.
B9. You have to have an account to use any service
B10. You have to sign up for paypal if a website uses paypal
B11. You can use your credit card with PayPal, but unless it specifically states that you must use PayPal, you must have an account.
B12. i've used a lot of sites that only accepted paypal and not credit cards.
B13. I'm sure i would have to sign up for paypal.
B14. Paypal is supposed to be secure, I feel safer paying for something on a website by going through paypal.
B15. I assume the website only accepts Paypal unless they specifically say they will also accept a credit card.
B16. paypal always makes you use their service.
B17. If a website only offers payment through paypal then that is the only form of payment they will select. its up to the owners of the website what they will accept.
B18. I tried it in the past
B19. You can link your credit card TO your PayPal account, but you still need a PayPal account to sign in if that is how the web site takes payment.
B20. It always asks me sign in through a paypal link before payment is processed.
B21. it only accepts paypal
B22. I believe Paypal is an intermediary between my credit card information and the merchant. Paypal acts as a safety barrier.

Who responded to your question?

A Votes by demographic segment B
Gender
47%
 
Male (21)
52%
62%
 
Female (29)
37%
Age
 
 
3-17 (None)
 
58%
 
18-34 (31)
41%
50%
 
35-49 (12)
50%
57%
 
50+ (7)
42%
Ethnicity
53%
 
White (41)
46%
75%
 
Black (4)
25%
100%
 
Asian (2)
0%
 
 
Hispanic (None)
 
33%
 
Other (3)
66%
Education
75%
 
High School (8)
25%
48%
 
College (29)
51%
61%
 
Grad School (13)
38%
Income
62%
 
$0-30k (16)
37%
54%
 
$30-60k (22)
45%
44%
 
$60-100k (9)
55%
50%
 
$100k+ (2)
50%
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