Secure Checkout: PayPal

Updated: 2008-05-21 16:10:00

Secure Checkout: Paying with PayPal

The safer, easier way to pay online.

At Windwish, we highly recommend using PayPal for your international orders. It is one of the most trusted and secure global payment platforms, offering seamless currency conversion and bypassing many strict bank restrictions that can sometimes block direct credit card payments on cross-border websites.

How to Pay Using Your PayPal Account

  1. At the checkout page, select "PayPal" as your payment method and click the "Place Order" or "Pay Now" button.
  2. You will be securely redirected to the official PayPal login screen.
  3. Log in to your PayPal account using your email address and password.
  4. Review the total amount (PayPal will automatically handle any currency conversion if your default currency is not USD).
  5. Click "Complete Purchase". You will then be redirected back to the Windwish order confirmation page.

Dont have a PayPal account? (Guest Checkout)

You DO NOT need to register for a PayPal account to use it! You can easily use PayPal as a secure payment gateway to process your standard credit or debit card.

  1. Select PayPal at checkout and proceed to the PayPal login screen.
  2. Instead of logging in, look for the button that says "Pay with Debit or Credit Card" or "Checkout as Guest" (usually located below the login fields).
  3. Enter your card details, billing address, and email safely on PayPals encrypted page.
  4. Complete the payment. PayPal will process your card safely without forcing you to create an account.

Why We Recommend PayPal for International Orders

  • Unmatched Security: When you use PayPal, your financial information (like your credit card number) is never shared with us or stored on our servers. PayPal uses advanced 24/7 fraud monitoring.
  • Fewer Declined Payments: Because you are buying a gift to be delivered in China, some Western banks may incorrectly flag a direct credit card transaction as "suspicious" and decline it. PayPal is globally recognized and drastically reduces these false fraud alerts.
  • Automatic Currency Conversion: While our store operates in USD, PayPal allows you to pay in your local currency (EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD, etc.) and handles the exchange rate automatically before you confirm the payment.

Troubleshooting: Payment Screen Wont Load?

If the PayPal window does not pop up or the page freezes, it is usually caused by a strict pop-up blocker or an outdated browser cache. Please try disabling your pop-up blocker, or try checking out using a different browser (like Chrome or Safari) or an "Incognito/Private" window.

If you experience any issues completing your PayPal transaction, please contact us immediately at support@windwish.com.