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Based on 42,607 reviews, last reviewed 3rd May 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

pay by 3 its worry free . when funds are a little tight the pay in 3 is excellent on the pocket Reviewed on: 3rd May 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

Stealth opening credit accounts? Stealth opening credit accounts??? Letting customers run up credit without notice? Serious gangster tactics company should be closed down. Reviewed on: 2nd May 2026
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About this product

PayPal Pay in 3 is a Buy Now, Pay Later option that lets eligible UK customers split the cost of an online purchase into three interest-free instalments.

There are no interest, setup or late fees for eligible purchases, and eligible transactions are covered by PayPal Buyer Protection.

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PayPal Pay in 3 reviews (42607)

Security paying online

5
Have always responded promptly and sorted refund when issues with vendors. Gives me peace of mind when paying for goods online Reviewed on: 16th June 2024

I use pay pal pay in 3 to help spread the cost of gi...

5
I use pay pal pay in 3 to help spread the cost of gifts for special occasions Reviewed on: 16th June 2024

Helpful and flexible

5
Really helpful and flexible and just what I needed to help me get gifts for my daughters birthday Reviewed on: 16th June 2024

Never had any problems.

5
Never had any problems. So easy to use and feel safer. Security always a worry so I will use PayPal for on line purchases. Reviewed on: 16th June 2024

Can be helpful to spread the cose to pay in...

5
Can be helpful to spread the cose to pay in 3 Reviewed on: 16th June 2024

Quick and easy to set up, makes managing balances easy

5
Quick and easy to set up, makes managing balances easy Reviewed on: 16th June 2024

Used pay in 3 many times.

5
Used pay in 3 many times. A great way to buy the more expensive items you always promise yourself. Reviewed on: 16th June 2024

Simple and easy

4
Simple and easy, it comes in especially handy for Christmas/birthday shopping. I've used it to pay for hotels for holidays too, to give us a little extra spending money on the trip. I find it very easy to use. Reviewed on: 16th June 2024

I find this very helpful in terms of spreading the c...

5
I find this very helpful in terms of spreading the cost. It is available for many purchases that I otherwise wouldn’t be able to complete in the current financial climate Reviewed on: 16th June 2024

It's easy to use and helps me budget when I have une...

4
It's easy to use and helps me budget when I have unexpected things that need paying.It really is quite useful and I think it's great. Reviewed on: 16th June 2024

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