What is the PayPal sandbox?

The PayPal sandbox is a testing environment that mirrors the live PayPal system. You can use it to simulate payments, test your integration, and try different payment scenarios without using real money or real card numbers.

How do I use PayPal test cards?

Log in to developer.paypal.com, create a sandbox buyer account, and use the test card numbers when checking out in your sandbox integration. You can also use test card numbers directly with PayPal's Braintree and Checkout SDKs in sandbox mode.

Do these cards work in PayPal live mode?

No. These are test-only card numbers that only function in PayPal's sandbox environment. They will be declined or rejected in live (production) mode.

PayPal Test Cards

Reference table of PayPal sandbox test card numbers with one-click copy.

PayPal sandbox test cards only work in the PayPal sandbox environment. Create test accounts at developer.paypal.com.

Visa Test Cards

4032036543693060Visa

PayPal sandbox Visa — approves payment

CVV: 123 · Exp: 01/2030

4111111111111111Visa

Generic Luhn-valid Visa — sandbox approved

CVV: 123 · Exp: 01/2030

4012888888881881Visa

Visa test card — sandbox approved

CVV: 123 · Exp: 01/2030

4222222222222Visa (13-digit)

Visa 13-digit test card

CVV: 123 · Exp: 01/2030

Mastercard Test Cards

5425233430109903Mastercard

PayPal sandbox Mastercard — approves payment

CVV: 123 · Exp: 01/2030

5555555555554444Mastercard

Generic Mastercard test number

CVV: 123 · Exp: 01/2030

5105105105105100Mastercard

Mastercard prepaid test card

CVV: 123 · Exp: 01/2030

American Express Test Cards

374251018720955Amex

PayPal sandbox Amex — approves payment

CVV: 1234 · Exp: 01/2030

378282246310005Amex

Standard Amex test card

CVV: 1234 · Exp: 01/2030

371449635398431Amex

Amex test card — alternate

CVV: 1234 · Exp: 01/2030

Discover Test Cards

6011111111111117Discover

Discover test card — sandbox approved

CVV: 123 · Exp: 01/2030

6011000990139424Discover

Discover test card — alternate

CVV: 123 · Exp: 01/2030

Sandbox Account Notes

Buyer (US)

Create your own sandbox buyer in PayPal Developer Dashboard

Seller / Merchant

Create your own sandbox merchant in PayPal Developer Dashboard

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FAQ

What is the PayPal sandbox?: The PayPal sandbox is a testing environment that mirrors the live PayPal system. You can use it to simulate payments, test your integration, and try different payment scenarios without using real money or real card numbers.
How do I use PayPal test cards?: Log in to developer.paypal.com, create a sandbox buyer account, and use the test card numbers when checking out in your sandbox integration. You can also use test card numbers directly with PayPal's Braintree and Checkout SDKs in sandbox mode.
Do these cards work in PayPal live mode?: No. These are test-only card numbers that only function in PayPal's sandbox environment. They will be declined or rejected in live (production) mode.

A reference of PayPal sandbox test card numbers and test account credentials for development and QA testing. Includes Visa, Mastercard, and American Express test card numbers approved by PayPal for sandbox use, along with sample test buyer accounts. Each entry has a one-click copy button.