PayPal® on southwest.com FAQ


1. How do I use PayPal to purchase travel at southwest.com?
2. If I select PayPal as my payment method, how will I be charged?
3. Can I use PayPal in conjunction with a southwestgiftcard®, Southwest LUV Voucher, or funds from an unused Ticketless reservation?
4. I need to change a reservation that I have already purchased; can I use PayPal for the increase in fare?


1. How do I use PayPal to purchase travel at southwest.com?

First, be sure you have a PayPal account. Then, select PayPal as your payment method and you will be taken to a PayPal screen where you log into your PayPal account and pay for your air fare.


2. If I select PayPal as my payment method, how will I be charged?

You can choose to pay with your bank account, credit card, or stored PayPal account balance. The amount of your purchase will then be deducted from your PayPal account.


3. Can I use PayPal in conjunction with a southwestgiftcard™, Southwest LUV Voucher, or funds from an unused Ticketless reservation?

Yes. Funds from your PayPal account may be combined with southwestgiftcards, Southwest LUV Vouchers, or funds from an unused Ticketless reservation. However, funds may not be combined with those from another credit card.


4. I need to change a reservation that I have already purchased; can I use PayPal for the increase in fare?

No. PayPal may not be used to pay an increase in fare resulting from a change to an existing itinerary.

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