| Cover | Oct. 29, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 29, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | PayPal Holdings, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001633917 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-36859 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-2989869 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2211 North First Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Jose |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 95131 |
| City Area Code | 408 |
| Local Phone Number | 967-7000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | PYPL |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
