Does Paypal Report to the Credit Bureau

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I’ve been really careful with my credit over the years haven’t missed a single payment in over six years, and my score’s currently at 815.

Last month, on April 19th, a small subscription charge hit my PayPal MasterCard only $15 but I completely missed it. I hadn’t used that card in a long time and honestly forgot I still had an active subscription tied to it. I just caught it yesterday and paid it off immediately.

Now I’m a bit stressed wondering if that oversight might get reported as a late payment. It’d be frustrating to see my credit take a hit over something that minor.

Anyone know how strict PayPal is about reporting late payments?
 
Yes, PayPal does report to the credit bureaus but only if you're using their PayPal Cashback Mastercard which is issued through Synchrony Bank. That card functions just like any traditional credit card when it comes to reporting. Synchrony sends updates to the major credit bureaus, including your balance, payment history, credit limit, and whether you’ve made payments on time.

So if you're using that card responsibly it can absolutely help build or improve your credit over time. On the flip side missed payments or high utilization will hurt your score just like with any other card
 
Most credit card issuers, including PayPal/Synchrony typically don’t report a late payment to the credit bureaus unless it’s at least 30 days past due

So if you noticed the issue and paid it off before hitting that 30-day mark there’s a good chance it won’t show up on your credit report and you’ll avoid any negative impact
 
There’s usually a grace window before a late payment affects your credit score

If you're only a few days behind it might result in a late fee from the issuer but it typically won’t be reported to the credit bureaus or impact your FICO score
 
Even if the payment ends up being more than 30 days late, a single late mark isn’t going to completely wreck an 815 credit score.

You’ll probably see a dip sure but if it’s just a one-time mistake and you keep everything else in good standing your score can bounce back fairly quickly
 
If the charge hit on April 19 and you paid it off by May 7 you're still within the 30-day grace period so you should be in the clear speaking from experience here the exact same thing happened to me with PayPal back in 2022 and it never showed up on my report
 
That’s a really good question. PayPal Credit, which is also backed by Synchrony usually only reports to the credit bureaus when there’s negative activity like missed payments or delinquency

They don’t typically report your regular usage or on-time payments which is frustrating for anyone hoping to build credit through responsible use
 
Even if you're under the 30-day mark your statement might still include a late fee but it won’t be reported to the credit bureaus.

Definitely annoying but not something that will damage your credit score
 
I completely understand how stressful this must feel. But seriously, you’ve done an incredible job keeping your score in great shape one small slip-up doesn’t erase all the consistent responsible habits you’ve built over the years
 
I’ve been on the journey of rebuilding my credit from a 530 score, so trust me I completely understand the anxiety and hyper-awareness that comes with every little charge or payment. When you’ve put in the effort to improve your credit, even the smallest misstep feels huge. But take a deep breath you’re still in solid shape.

A single $15 slip-up isn’t going to undo all the progress you’ve made. Your history of responsible behavior carries more weight and this one moment doesn’t define your financial journey
 
Keep in mind that credit reporting is largely automated, so even small human-level mistakes can get blown out of proportion by the system.

If something doesn’t look right or you’re feeling uncertain it’s always a good idea to follow up directly with the credit bureau to make sure everything stays on track
 
I once had a payment reported as late that was 29 days past due i absolutely freaked out. I called the issuer immediately, but they said there was nothing they could do.

So yeah being close to the deadline doesn’t always save you. Sometimes, even just under the wire isn’t enough
 
Make sure to check your credit report again next month just to be safe.

Even if the charge was small, it’s not worth assuming it went unnoticed. Sometimes even minor balances can trigger a negative mark if something slipped through the cracks.

It’s always better to verify than to be surprised later especially when it comes to protecting your credit.
 
You can monitor any changes to your credit report for free at AnnualCreditReport.com currently they’re offering weekly access. It’s a great way to stay on top of things and could give you some peace of mind while you wait to see if anything was reported.
 
As long as you paid it before it was 30 days past due, it’s not getting reported. You might get a late fee if they even bothered but your score should be safe.
 
Synchrony reported a payment as late for me even when i was like 5 days late...but I had been late before. So maybe it depends on your history.
 
Check your statement date and payment due date. If you paid before it was 30 days overdue bureaus never heard about it. You’re all good.
 
You’re not gonna believe this but I once had a $2.99 iCloud payment mess up my entire debt-to-income ratio during pre-approval. watch out
 
Yeah PayPal does report to credit bureaus if you have the PayPal Cashback or Extras Mastercard. They’re issued by Synchrony Bank and Synchrony absolutely reports.
 
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