How to Check PayPal Account History

1. Log in to your PayPal account. On your computer, go to the PayPal home page (see Resources section). Click 'Log In' and you will be transferred to the sign in page. Enter your email address and password. You will be directed to your account page.
2. Note the information available on the 'My Account Overview' page. A snapshot of your recent PayPal activity is provided. You can also choose to see a record of either 'Payments Sent' or 'Payments Received.'
3. Review the tabs at the top of 'My Account Overview' page. Click on the tab labeled 'History.' A new page will open providing specific options for your account history search.
4. Determine the parameters of your account history search where it indicates 'Show.' The default selection is 'All Activity - Simple View.' Click on the drop down box to choose the history of a specific type of transaction.
5. Specify the time frame of your account history report. After selecting the type of transaction you want reported, examine the choices offered by the 'Within' drop down box. Chooses are for the past day, week, month or year. If a specific account history date is desired, us the 'From' and 'To' date option.