German banks blocked PayPal payments worth more than 10 billion euros (approximately $11.7 billion) due to concerns about fraud, as reported by the Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper on August 27, 2025.
This substantial halt in payments indicates significant concerns among financial institutions regarding the security or legitimacy of transactions processed through PayPal. Such actions can disrupt commerce and impact user trust.
The incident raises questions about PayPal's fraud detection and prevention mechanisms in a key European market. The company will likely face scrutiny to address these concerns and restore confidence among banking partners.
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