PayPal: Absolutely nerve-wrecking trying to get someone...

A PayPal customer review by GetHuman user ~Frustrated PayPal User! from November 27th, 2017

Background on ~Frustrated PayPal User!'s case

GetHuman: ~Frustrated PayPal User! - can you tell our other PayPal customers when your case took place?
~Frustrated PayPal User!: Yup. It was afternoon, on November 17th.
GetHuman: Did you reach out to PayPal, and if so, how?
~Frustrated PayPal User!: I used the 888-221-1161 number I found for on the GetHuman PayPal customer phone number page I was on: PayPal Customer Service Phone Number
GetHuman: And which of these common PayPal customer issues best describes the reason you wanted to talk to them?
(Shows ~Frustrated PayPal User! a list of common PayPal problems)
~Frustrated PayPal User!: "Report a problem" was why I was trying to call.

~Frustrated PayPal User!'s review of PayPal customer service

GetHuman: So how would you sum up your experience for GetHuman's PayPal customer community? We'll censor any IDs, numbers, or codes and any inappropriate words here out of respect to the millions of other customers using this resource.
~Frustrated PayPal User!: Absolutely nerve-wrecking trying to get someone on the phone!!! First I tried * *** *** **** and waited for ** minutes until I hung up! Now this number, I waited for ** minutes until I gave up!! Seriously? Do I have to take a day off just for getting a hold of someone at PayPal???
GetHuman: Let's quantify your experience contacting PayPal. On a scale of 1 to 5, how easy is it go get help on a PayPal problem?
~Frustrated PayPal User!: I'd give them a three out of five for ease of finding your way to help.
GetHuman: What about quality of communication. How would you rate that on a 1 to 5 scale?
~Frustrated PayPal User!: I'd give them a five out of five on communication.
GetHuman: And what about PayPal's ability to quickly and effectively address your problem?
~Frustrated PayPal User!: For that I would say one out of five.
GetHuman: And finally- any advice for other PayPal customers?
~Frustrated PayPal User!: Call them early in the day or late. Don't forget any personal or account information you might need for PayPal to know who you are.
GetHuman: Well there you have it. Some useful feedback and words from ~Frustrated PayPal User! taken from his PayPal customer service problem that occurred on November 17th, 2017.

PayPal

3.14 of 5 stars | 595 reviews

~Frustrated PayPal User!'s PayPal Review

Difficulty of finding help
3 out of 5 stars
Quality of communication
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness and professionalism
1 out of 5 stars
Overall customer service rating
3 out of 5 stars

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