I like to shop online. Who doesn't? I prefer to shop at online stores that accept PayPal, since that is where the money I make from my Etsy shops go. I always wished I could pay my Etsy bill with PayPal, to make my bookkeeping easier and more streamlined. Now, I finally can.

PayPal now offers a browser plug-in that allows you to pay with your PayPal account anywhere online, even when it's not accepted. After you install the plug-in, the way it works is anytime you are checking out from an online shop, the plug-in recognizes it and will ask if you want to pay with your PayPal account balance. The plug-in will even fill in the customer information forms for you. If the shop your at doesn't already except PayPal, the plug-in will generate a one time use Mastercard to use and the funds come right from your PayPal balance. For websites you visit frequently, you can even generate a Mastercard that can be used multiple times (for 2 years) that is designated for that one website. This option is the way to pay your Etsy bill. Once you install the plug-in, go to your PayPal account summary, and click profile. Under the Financial Information section, there is a PayPal Plug-In link. Here you can set up your preferences including generating a secure credit card, for sites you use often, like Etsy.