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PayPal Extras Mastercard® review

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Annual Fee
$0.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
19.99% ‐ 26.99% (Variable)
Interest Rate: Purchases
19.99% ‐ 26.99% (Variable)
Balance Transfer
-
Balance Transfer
-
Rewards
1 - 3 points
Rewards
1 - 3 points
Signup Bonus
-
Signup Bonus
-


5.5/10
Informr score
The PayPal Extras Mastercard® currently has an Informr score of 5.5 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 4 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Am I eligible?


PayPal Extras Mastercard® is typically available to those with good credit scores (650 or greater).
To get this card, you must also:
Yes Be a permanent or temporary resident of USA

Note: This information is only intended as a guide. The final decision is up to the bank and your application could still be rejected even if you can answer 'Yes' to all the minimum criteria above. Always consider your options and your financial situation before you apply for a credit card.

What the Critics Are Saying...


The Balance
The Balance

Offers a decent rewards rate when you’re at the gas pump or dining out, but the points you’ll earn may not be worth much and are tricky to use. If you’re an avid user of PayPal (you must have an account to apply), the PayPal Cash Back Mastercard may be a better alternative.

- LaToya Irby, Matthew Klammer, The Balance
CreditCards.com
CreditCards.com

The PayPal Extras Mastercard is burdened by cumbersome redemption tiers, poor redemption value and restrictions galore, making it a hard sell even for frequent PayPal users.

- Nouri Zarrugh, CreditCards.com
Finder
Finder

If your spending tends to focus on gas, dining and PayPal or eBay purchases, the PayPal Extras Mastercard® could be a solid way to earn rewards for gift cards, merchandise, cash back or travel. And no annual fee makes it a good long-term choice.

- Kliment Dukovski, Finder
Money Crashers
Money Crashers

Appropriate for consumers with average or better credit. Those who drive regularly and go out to eat often are best served by this card. While PayPal Extras Mastercard doesn’t cost anything to keep around and can definitely serve as a stepping stone to more generous and exclusive credit products, it...

- Brian Martucci, Money Crashers

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 19.99% ‐ 26.99% (Variable)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Balance Transfer Interest Rate
Cash Advance Interest Rate 19.99% ‐ 26.99% (Variable)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Rates & Fees
Annual Fee $0.00
Balance Transfer Fee
Cash Advance Fee 3%

Minimum of $5

Foreign Transaction Fee 3%

Of each transaction in U.S. dollars.

Over Limit Fee $0.00
Late Payment Fee $40.00

Maximum

Promotions
Sign up bonus No
Rewards
All Purchases 1 point per $ spent
Restaurants 3 points per $1 spent
Gas 3 points per $1 spent
Groceries No
Hotels No
Travel No
Pharmacy No
Bills No
Additional Details

2 points per $1 spent on PayPal and eBay purchases

Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders Yes
Travel Accident Insurance No
Car Rental Insurance No
Car Rental Discount No
Extended Warranty Yes
Purchase Protection No
Zero Liability No
No Foreign Transaction Fees No
Emergency Assistance No
Concierge Service Yes
Price Protection Yes
Fraud Protection No
Free Credit Scores No
Wireless Payments Apple Pay, Google Pay
Virtual Cards Yes
Additional Benefits
  • ID Theft Protection
  • EMV Chip Technology
  • Lost Wallet Assistance
  • Mastercard Global Service
  • Mastercard Airport Concierge
Eligibility
Minimum Security Deposit $0
Minimum Age 18
Minimum Personal Income
Temporary Residents No
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