OKX Adds PayPal Integration for Crypto Purchases Across Europe

Crypto exchange OKX has announced a new partnership with PayPal, allowing users across the European Economic Area (EEA) to buy and deposit cryptocurrencies directly through the payments platform.

OKX now integrates with PayPal!🤝

Buy crypto across the EEA and fund your OKX account instantly with your PayPal balance, bank account, or card.

Enjoy zero fees on all PayPal crypto purchases for a limited time!

— OKX (@okx) July 14, 2025

The crypto exchange said it aims to simplify the crypto buying process for European users by providing localized, familiar payment methods.

With this integration, OKX users will be able to fund their accounts using PayPal balance, linked bank accounts, debit cards, or credit cards—eliminating the need for additional setup once accounts are connected.

The access is part of OKX’s broader commitment to creating user-friendly, compliant crypto experiences across its global markets.

Zero-Fee Launch and Regulatory Compliance

To encourage adoption, OKX said it is rolling out a one-month zero-fee campaign for all crypto purchases made with PayPal or funded through PayPal accounts. This promotion is exclusive to users in the EEA and aligns with OKX’s mission to reduce barriers to entry for crypto newcomers.

The integration arrives shortly after OKX’s successful Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) registration in Europe, a major regulatory milestone that enhances the company’s credibility and ensures full compliance with EU digital asset service requirements.

By embedding PayPal—a payment method deeply embedded in the European financial ecosystem—OKX said it aims to ease the friction that often deters users from entering the crypto space.

Collaboration for the Digital Finance Future?

Erald Ghoos, CEO of OKX Europe, described the partnership as a major leap toward making crypto more accessible to everyday users.

“Integrating with PayPal is a major step in our mission to make crypto more accessible to everyone,” Ghoos said.

“PayPal is a household name in Europe and beyond, and integrating their trusted payment solutions helps us deliver a seamless experience that meets the evolving needs of our users.”

PayPal’s Senior Vice President and General Manager for Europe, Samba Natarajan, emphasized the company’s drive to offer choice in the commerce landscape: “By integrating PayPal with OKX in the EEA, we are expanding where our users can use our familiar, trusted platform to purchase cryptocurrency directly.”

OKX and Circle Partner to Expand USDC Stablecoin Liquidity

Last week, Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) OKX announced a partnership aimed at expanding access to and liquidity for the USDC stablecoin.

The firm explains the collaboration will introduce 1:1 conversions between USD and USDC on the OKX platform, improving trading efficiency and accessibility for the platform’s more than 60 million global users.

A key component of the partnership is the integration of direct 1:1 USD-to-USDC and USDC-to-USD conversions on OKX’s trading platform.