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PayPal Cashback Mastercard Review

Synchrony · People who want simple 2% back everywhere with PayPal perks

4.2 / 5 (1234 reviews)
Annual Fee
No annual fee
Rewards
3% on PayPal purchases, 2% on everything else
Regular APR
20.49% – 29.49%
Credit Needed
Good (670-749)

Our Expert Verdict

7/10
Editor's Score

A strong flat-rate card with a twist: 2% cash back on everything with no caps or categories to track, plus 3% when you use PayPal checkout online. No annual fee and no foreign transaction fees make it a clean competitor to the Citi Double Cash.

Pros

  • 2% on everything, no caps
  • 3% with PayPal
  • No annual fee
  • No FTF
  • Simple to use

Cons

  • No sign-up bonus
  • Issued by Synchrony
  • Must manage via PayPal app
  • No travel perks

Key Benefits & Perks

2% unlimited cash back everywhere
3% when paying with PayPal
No annual fee
No foreign transaction fees
No caps or category restrictions

Rewards Breakdown

CategoryRate
PayPal Purchases3%
Everything else2%

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