| Document and Entity Information | May 16, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001633917 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 16, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | PayPal Holdings, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State 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 | 967-1000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | PYPL |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
