Advantages:

• Immediate and convenient

• No requirement that you use your credit card (you can transfer money directly from your bank account)

• Sellers don't see your credit card number (it is safely encrypted through PayPal's server), which limits the risk of unauthorised use

• Automatic payment tracking

Paypal Accepts all major credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover), eChecks, bank transfers, and PayPal accounts.