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How to Export Transactions from PayPal (2026 Guide)
Follow these steps to export your PayPal transactions as a CSV file. Once exported, you can use our converter to transform the data for your target system.
Export Steps
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Export from Paypal
Activity → All Reports → Activity download → Download CSV
Required Transactions Fields
| Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Date | Transaction completion date (MM/DD/YYYY) | 01/15/2025 |
| Name | Text | Counterparty name (payer or payee) | John Smith |
| Type | Text | Transaction type/T-Code description | Express Checkout Payment |
| Status | Choice | Transaction status | Completed |
| Currency | Text | ISO 4217 currency code | USD |
| Gross | Currency | Total amount before fees (positive = received, negative = sent) | 100.00 |
| Fee | Currency | PayPal transaction fee (negative value for deductions) | -2.90 |
| Net | Currency | Net amount after fees (Gross + Fee = Net) | 97.10 |
| Transaction ID | Text | Unique PayPal transaction identifier (17 characters) | 9AB12345CD678901E |
Your PayPal export must include these fields for successful conversion.
Next Step
Once you have exported your transactions, return to the converter tool to upload and convert your file.
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Open ConverterFrequently Asked Questions
PayPal exports transactions as a CSV (Comma Separated Values) file, which can be opened in Excel or Google Sheets.
The file is usually downloaded to your browser's default Downloads folder. Check your Downloads folder or look for the download notification.