PayPal and Venmo Experience Widespread Outage, Disrupting Users Worldwide - TechStory

PayPal and Venmo Experience Widespread Outage

Millions of users worldwide were left frustrated after PayPal and its subsidiary Venmo experienced a sudden outage on Thursday.

The issue, which began around 11:50 a.m. BST, prevented users from logging into their accounts, completing transactions, and accessing essential features.

According to data from DownDetector, reports of technical difficulties spiked rapidly, reaching nearly 10,000 complaints within half an hour.

The outage had a significant impact on business owners and merchants who depend on PayPal for daily operations.

Many reported being unable to print shipping labels, process payments, or access their transaction history.

Author's summary: PayPal and Venmo outage affects millions worldwide.

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TechStory TechStory — 2025-10-17

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