Korean Dictionary
How to say "PayPal" in Korean
“PayPal” in Korean is 페이팔 (pronounced "Peipal").
페이팔
Peipal
Usage & Context
An online payment service used internationally. PayPal is available in Korea for online transactions.
Example Sentence
페이팔로 결제했어요.
I paid with PayPal.
How to use 페이팔 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “PayPal” is 페이팔, romanized as Peipal.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 페이팔.
Pronunciation Guide
This is a straightforward transliteration. '페이' (pei) sounds like the English word 'pay'. '팔' (pal) sounds like 'pal' as in 'palace'. The pronunciation is very close to the English 'PayPal'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing payment methods for international online shopping.
해외 직구할 때 페이팔로 결제하면 편리해요.
It's convenient to pay with PayPal when buying directly from overseas.
Explaining a peer-to-peer money transfer.
친구에게 페이팔로 돈을 보냈어요.
I sent money to my friend via PayPal.
Describing setting up and using an online payment service.
페이팔 계정을 만들어서 온라인 쇼핑에 사용하고 있어요.
I created a PayPal account and am using it for online shopping.
Cultural Context
While PayPal is a global leader, its usage in Korea is somewhat specialized compared to domestic payment services like Kakao Pay or Naver Pay. Koreans primarily use PayPal for international transactions, especially for overseas direct purchases (해외 직구) or for receiving payments from abroad. For domestic online shopping and daily transactions, local services are overwhelmingly preferred due to their seamless integration with Korean banks and mobile ecosystems.
Editorial note
We review entries like 페이팔 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
페이팔 계정
PayPal account
페이팔로 결제하다
To pay with PayPal
페이팔 수수료
PayPal fee
Related Expressions
간편 결제
ganpyeon gyeolje
Simple payment (general term for mobile/online payment services)
온라인 결제
onlain gyeolje
Online payment
해외 송금
haeoe songgeum
Overseas remittance
전자 지갑
jeonja jigap
E-wallet
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