Is 1-888-221-1161 really PayPal?

Yes. 1-888-221-1161 is PayPal's Customer Service number in the United States. It's listed on PayPal's own page.

Last checked against paypal.com on 1 November 2026.

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PayPal Customer Service · United States 1-888-221-1161 Source: paypal.com · checked 1 November 2026

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Is 1-888-221-1161 really PayPal?

Yes. It's on PayPal's own website, and we check it every day.

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