Pay in 3

Buy now, pay later.

If you have a PayPal account, you can now Pay in 3 on our website, and enjoy the power to split your purchase into three interest-free payments, with no fees or charges.* It’s a great way to help you stay in control of your budget and make larger purchases, such as woodturning tools, lathes and bandsaws, more affordable.

*Pay in 3 is a form of credit, so carefully consider whether the purchase is affordable and how you will make the repayments. Be aware of the possible impact of using Pay in 3 and of missing payments, including making other borrowing more difficult or more expensive.


What is Pay in 3?

PayPal Pay in 3 is an interest-free loan that lets you split your basket into 3 payments, with the first due at time of purchase and subsequent payments due every month on the same date. It’s a great way to spread the cost of larger items or to cover emergencies, and is a helpful tool to manage your budget more effectively. Please note that Pay in 3 is a form of credit, so carefully consider whether you can afford the repayments and be aware of the possible impact of missing payments, including making other borrowing more difficult or more expensive.


How long will my PayPal Pay in 3 plan last?

Your plan will last 2 months in total. The first payment will be due at the time of purchase, followed by 2 further payments due each month after that.


What purchase amounts qualify for PayPal Pay in 3?

PayPal Pay in 3 is available on eligible shopping basket values between £30 and £2,000 GBP.


Are there any fees associated with PayPal Pay in 3?

There are no fees for choosing to pay with PayPal Pay in 3.


Can I pay off the entire PayPal Pay in 3 plan at once?

Yes, just log into your PayPal account, choose the PayPal Pay in 3 plan you want to pay off, and click Make a Payment. Then you can make an unscheduled payment of Next Payment Due or Full Balance.


Can I have multiple PayPal Pay in 3 plans at the same time?

Yes, you can. As long as you see the option for PayPal Pay in 3 at checkout, you can choose a new PayPal Pay in 3 plan. You’ll see all of your PayPal Pay in 3 plans in one place in your PayPal account under PayPal Pay in 3, including plans you completed in the past 12 months.


What happens if I can't make my payments?

PayPal believe in responsible lending and will make efforts to support customers who are experiencing financial difficulty. If you know you will be unable to make a payment or are otherwise concerned about your finances, the best thing to do is to contact PayPal to discuss this in advance. Don’t wait until your payment is overdue.

However, if you miss a repayment this may impact your ability to access other sources of credit or use Pay in 3 in the future.

If a payment does become overdue, PayPal's collections team will work with you to find the best solution.


Can I apply for a refund?

Yes, you can still apply for a refund for your purchase when you use PayPal Pay in 3. If you return some or all of your items according to our refund policy, you’ll get a partial or full refund. Partial refunds will lower the amount that you owe in the payments you have left. Any refund issued will be paid to your PayPal Balance, once we have repaid any amounts owing under your Pay in 3 plan.


What are the terms and conditions for my PayPal Pay in 3 plan?

You’ll see the link to the terms and conditions when you choose to apply for PayPal Pay in 3 at checkout, and you must read them before you submit your application. You will also have the option to download the terms and conditions.

Once your plan starts, PayPal will send you an email containing important information about your PayPal Pay in 3 plan, including how to locate your terms and conditions.


For further information about PayPal Pay in 3, please visit the official PayPal website.