What is the easiest way for someone to pay me via credit card for a one off purchase of an item?

[Skye1331]

I need to take a credit card payment for something I am selling - what's the easiest way to do this in Australia?

[sharpiemarker]

@Skye1331 

Enable PayPal account optional:

Personal Account: Account Settings > Seller Tools > Website Preferences > Update > PayPal account optional

Log on and create a PayPal Buy Now button or PayPal invoice.

How to on PayPal button:

https://developer.paypal.com/docs/paypal-payments-standard/integration-guide/buy-now-step-1/

Invoices Help:

https://www.paypal.com/invoice/features-help

[Jil013]

Hi @Skye1331

Thank you for raising your concern through our community forum.

Below are options on how they can pay you:

I this is a payment for goods/ services:
To create and send an invoice:
1. Go to Send & Request.
2. Click More.
3. Under 'Create an invoice', click Get Started.
4. Enter the required information.
5. Click Continue.
6. Review the information and click Send Invoice to send an invoice.

If this is for personal payment:
To request money:
1. Go to Send & Request.
2. Click Request.
3. Enter the email address, then click Next.
4. Enter the amount, select the currency and then select Split a bill or Basic request.
5. Add a note if needed.
6. Review your request and click Request Now.

To request a payment from the PayPal app:
1. Tap Request Money.
2. Enter the name, email or mobile number of the person from whom you're requesting money.
3. Type the amount requested, and tap Next.
5. Review and tap Request Now.

You can request money from more than one person at a time. Just enter their email addresses, separated by commas.

Hope this helps. Stay safe!