Pay American Express Bill With PayPal – A Convenient Option for Cardholders

Paying your American Express credit card bill can be a hassle, especially if you don’t have a US bank account. However, American Express cardholders now have a convenient way to pay their bill using PayPal. This article will explain what PayPal is, the benefits of using it to pay your Amex bill, and step-by-step instructions on how to link your card.

What is PayPal and Why Use It to Pay Bills?

PayPal is an online payments system that allows users to send and receive money without sharing financial information. When you sign up for a PayPal account, you link your bank account, credit card, or debit card. Then you can securely send or receive payments to and from other PayPal users.

PayPal has several benefits that make it useful for paying bills

• Fast and secure – PayPal transactions happen almost instantly PayPal also uses encryption and other security measures to protect your financial information.

• No need to share card details – With PayPal you don’t have to enter your credit card information every time you make a payment. Just log into your PayPal account.

• Make payments without a U.S. bank account – PayPal provides a way to pay U.S. bills even if you don’t have a U.S. bank account.

• Earn rewards – When you use your American Express card with PayPal, you can continue earning rewards points on your purchases.

Step-by-Step Instructions on Linking Amex Card to PayPal

American Express and PayPal have partnered together to provide cardholders with an easy way to pay bills using PayPal. Here is how to link your Amex card to your PayPal account:

Via the Amex App

1. Log into the Amex App and tap the “Account” icon.
2. Scroll down and tap “Add Card to Wallets & Merchants.”
3. Under “Wallets,” tap “PayPal.”
4. Select the card you want to link.
5. Review and agree to the terms and conditions.
6. Sign up or log into your PayPal account. Your card will automatically be added.

Via the Amex Website

1. Log into your Amex account and go to “Card Management.”
2. Click “Add to Wallets & Merchants.”
3. Choose PayPal.
4. Confirm your choice.
5. Pick the card to add.
6. Agree to the terms and click “Continue.”
7. Sign up or log into PayPal. Your card will be added.

Once your card is linked, you’re ready to pay bills!

Paying Your Amex Bill Using PayPal

Here’s how to easily pay your American Express bill through PayPal:

1. Log into your PayPal account.
2. Click “Send Money” at the top of the screen.
3. Enter the email address associated with your Amex account.
4. Enter the amount you want to pay.
5. Select “Send money to friends & family” to avoid fees.
6. Choose which payment method to use. Select your linked Amex card.
7. Click “Send Money Now.”

The payment will instantly process using your Amex card on file. The money gets transferred to American Express to pay down your account balance.

Set Your Amex Card as the Preferred PayPal Payment

To streamline bill payment even further, you can set your Amex card as the preferred payment method for your PayPal account. That way, it will automatically use your linked Amex card for all PayPal purchases and transfers.

Here’s how to set your preferred PayPal payment:

1. Go to your PayPal account settings.
2. Click on “Payment Methods” on the left.
3. Locate your linked Amex card.
4. Click “Make Preferred” next to the card name.

Now your Amex will be used by default anytime you checkout or send money from PayPal. It’s the fastest way to pay all your bills!

Enjoy a Faster, Easier Bill Pay Experience

Linking your American Express card to PayPal provides a convenient way to pay your monthly Amex bill. With just a few clicks, you can securely transfer money from PayPal to American Express and make sure your balance stays up-to-date.

PayPal offers a bunch of useful benefits, like increased speed and security compared to checks or money orders. Setting your Amex as the preferred payment method also lets you breeze through payments with one click.

Give this digital payment option a try the next time your Amex bill comes due. Paying bills doesn’t have to be a chore when you use PayPal! Let us know if you have any other questions on getting your card linked. We’re happy to help you get set up.