PayPal and Mastercard Continue Expansion of PayPal Business Debit Mastercard Across Europe

PayPal and Mastercard are continuing the global expansion of the popular PayPal Business Debit Mastercard in four new European countries – Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, and Portugal.

Don’t Miss

• Do you need a business bank account for your online business? Have a look at our review of the five best bank accounts for sellers, some of which are free with no minimum balance or deposits.
• Boost your social media engagement with Publer. Learn how you can save time writing engaging content faster with AI. ^[sponsored]
• eBay to compete with sellers now!
• New stamp prices and fee increases are coming from USPS on July 9.
• SMALL BUSINESS WEEK SPECIAL: Three tips for SMB ecommerce success in 2023.

This is in addition to Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States where the PayPal Business Debit Mastercard is currently available.

Over the past two years, PayPal and Mastercard have been focused on expanding their debit card offering for small businesses across Europe. 

The PayPal Business Debit Mastercard makes it easier for small businesses to have fast access to their available PayPal funds and could give them unlimited cash back1 on their eligible spending.

Mastercard is one of the most widely accepted cards in the world, meaning PayPal’s business customers can now spend money held in their PayPal account at over 52 million Mastercard acceptance locations worldwide.

The debit card has no monthly fees, no foreign exchange fees and a flat ATM withdrawal charge of just €2 worldwide.

With its cashback program, PayPal pays out over 48 million USD to eligible business owners every year.

In the European markets where the card is currently available, the PayPal Business Debit Mastercard is most often used for purchasing digital marketing services and retail goods for inventory and supplies, whilst in the US, the card is most commonly used to purchase business services and everyday essentials like petroleum and quick-serve restaurants.

“The past two years have been challenging for small businesses around the world, and easy, fast, access to their available funds has never been more vital. The PayPal Business Debit Mastercard provides them with that, as well as the ability to get cash back, which helps businesses thrive.”

Ed Hallett, Sr. Director, SMB Omnichannel, PayPal.

David Dechamps, Senior Vice President, Digital Partnerships at Mastercard Europe noted: “Mastercard is committed to supporting small businesses across markets. Providing SMEs with the best tools to easily access their funds is crucial, especially in the current environment. As such, we are delighted that we continue to be PayPal’s partner of choice for issuing debit cards to their business customers.”

PayPal Business Debit Mastercard

The PayPal Business Debit Mastercard was first launched in the US in 2003, providing a cashback reward whenever it was used.

Since then, PayPal has chosen to work with Mastercard to expand its business debit card offering to Germany, the United Kingdom, Austria, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain and now further to Finland, Belgium, the Netherlands and Portugal.