This article explains how to delete your PayPal account if you've switched to another service or no longer want it. We'll also explain what to do before deleting your account, and how to change the name of a PayPal account.

There are a few things you need to do before deleting a PayPal account.

Change your payment method. Closing an account will cancel all recurring transactions. If you pay for recurring transactions with your PayPal account, change your payment method to another account.

Make sure all transactions are confirmed and completed. Closing an account will cancel any transactions that are in progress. Pending transactions will appear at the top of your Account Activity.