PayPal Paypal Reader Warranty & Returns Customer Service Phone Number

877-569-1136
Toll-free·Calls Paypal Reader Warranty & Returns Customer Service·See main phone number & contact info
Q:How do I talk to a human at this number?
A:If asked for a one-time passcode, say "I don't have one", then press 0 through the next 4-5 questions/requests to verify account. You will reach a live agent, who will then ask you to verify account info.
Q:Is this phone number operational 24 / 7?
A:Yes! This call center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The least busy day is Wednesday, and the most busy day is Tuesday. See below for more and to learn where this data comes from.
Q:How long will I have to wait on hold?
A:The average hold time is 20 minutes. The longest hold times are on Monday, and the shortest are on Friday.
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How do I get through the phone menu to a real live person?

GetHuman researchers routinely call this PayPal phone number to document the phone system.
Here is our latest tip for weaving through the phone menu to get to a real person the fastest: If asked for a one-time passcode, say "I don't have one", then press 0 through the next 4-5 questions/requests to verify account. You will reach a live agent, who will then ask you to verify account info.
Here is how our research team describes the way the PayPal phone system greets you: What are the last 4 digits of your Social Security number?

What are the hours and when should I call?

PayPal operates the call center for this 877-569-1136 phone number 24 hours, 7 days. The short answer is that you should call on a Wednesday. This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 88,110 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).
An important note: busy times vs hold times vs best time to call
When we refer to busy or less busy times, we are talking about the volume of calls. The busiest times are when the most people are calling this PayPal phone number (least busy times have fewer people calling). This high call volume does not necessarily mean that you will have a long hold time when you call. Companies like PayPal staff their call centers differently based on the time of day and day of the week, so you may experience a shorter wait on hold at the busiest of times. When we refer to the best time to call, we are referring to the optimal combination of lower call volume and shorter wait times.
The least busy time to call
The least busy day to call PayPal is Wednesday. The most busy day to call is Tuesday. Again, this is based on a sample of 88,110 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
The shortest wait on hold
We measured the shortest hold times to be on Friday. The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Monday.
The best time to call
In summation, the best day to call PayPal is Wednesday. This is not the day with the shortest wait on hold in the phone system, but we still recommend it for its ideal combination of low call volume and short hold times. Plus we believe that PayPal staffs the call center well on Wednesday.

My Experience Calling PayPal at this Number

When I called this number, I was immediately connected with PayPal's automated system. Some of the reasons one might call this line include resolving issues with a PayPal transaction or getting help accessing an account. Representatives here can also help you update your account information or report fraud. You might also contact this line with a consumer complaint regarding a product or service you ordered and paid for through PayPal. 

The computer system scanned my phone number and let me know that the number I was calling from matched company records for an active account. Then, it asked for some personal verification information. This included the last four digits of a debit or credit card connected with my PayPal account. I was also asked to reenter my phone number, including the area code. 

After I authenticated my information, a recording asked what I needed help with. When I tried to state that I was having trouble accessing my account, the recognition system didn't register all my words. I had to restate my inquiry before I was told to wait on hold for an agent. As I waited, I was told my call may be monitored or recorded. Then, the system played some music. I wasn't given the option to request a callback at the number I entered or leave a message for an agent to address later. 

I waited for about 30 minutes before someone picked up my call, although I did call during midday. The wait time could be shorter in the evening, outside peak hours. When they answered, the agent was friendly but sounded like they wanted to finish my call as soon as possible. 

I asked the rep for help troubleshooting issues with account access. They encouraged me to visit the website's help section, but I kept them on the line with a few questions. The person I spoke to had a thick accent and was a little difficult to understand, but they were happy to repeat their directions when necessary. They answered my questions quickly and seemed genuinely knowledgeable about the ins and outs of PayPal account details.

I also asked for help changing my account information, including the email it was connected to. The representative provided straightforward and easy-to-follow directions about how to perform the changes, although they said they could not do it for me. Overall, although I waited a long time to be connected, the agent quickly resolved my issues; I spent only a couple of minutes speaking with them. 

Christian has been writing about long hold times and customer service call center experiences since 2010. He's been featured in Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal and the Boston Globe.

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