How To Create a PayPal Shipping Label Without Purchase (or Transaction)

Our culture is constantly processing transactions and payments online as a result of technological advancements. As a result of this evolution, various businesses have been able to grow (that are solely responsible for assisting with online payments). PayPal is the market leader in online and mobile payments. PayPal had approximately 305 million users worldwide by the end of 2019.

While PayPal is best recognised for its online payment system, it also provides a variety of other services. One of the most useful features is the ability to create shipping labels. This post will show you the advantages of utilising PayPal to generate shipping labels, as well as how to produce a shipping label using PayPal and success suggestions.

What are the Benefits of Shipping with PayPal?

There are various advantages to using PayPal to create shipping labels, including:

Cost-cutting:

PayPal does not impose any monthly or usage fees, unlike many other online payment and shipping firms. PayPal also offers commercially discounted UPS and USPS mailing rates to its customers. As a result, the amount you pay for postage via PayPal is likely to be cheaper than the normal postage price stated on UPS and USPS websites.

Savings of time:

If you’re already doing business online, you can now keep all of your invoices, receipts, shipping labels, and tracking information in one convenient location. You will also save time by not having to wait in line at the post office to ship your packages if you print your own labels. This may be a huge time saver, as anyone who has stood in line over the holiday season can attest!
Professionalism Boosted:

Professionalism is typically at the forefront of your mind while mailing products for work. You can get professional, uniform labels from the comfort of your own home using PayPal labels. PayPal also allows you to disguise the cost of postage while printing the label, which is a nice feature for professional shippers.

How to Create a Shipping Label with PayPal with an Invoice

To make a shipping label for a PayPal transaction, follow these steps:

• Go to your PayPal account and sign in.
• Locate the recent transaction for which you want to create a label under the Activity tab.
• To print a shipping label, expand the order details by clicking on the relevant order.
• Select a shipping company (PayPal offers UPS and USPS shipping).
• Fill out the shipping information and double-check it.
• After you’ve double-checked your information, click Confirm and Pay. You’ll be able to pay with either a credit card or your PayPal balance.
• To print your label, select Print Label from the drop-down menu. If your shipping label does not open in a new window, turn off your pop-up blocker and try again.
• Print the label and attach it to the package that will be mailed.

How to Create a Shipping Label with PayPal without a Purchase, Transaction, or Invoice

To make a shipping label for a parcel that isn’t connected to a PayPal transaction, follow these steps:

• Go to your PayPal account and sign in.
• Visit http://www.paypal.com/shiplabel/create/ to get started. On the PayPal website, this page is quite difficult to locate. We recommend saving this address in your browser if you plan on printing labels with PayPal on a regular basis.
• You’ll be prompted to input the recipient’s shipping address in a pop-up window. Click Ship To This Address after entering the recipient’s address.
• Enter the address from which you’ll be mailing. If there are any problems, this will be the “return to sender” address, so make sure you provide your address rather than the address of the post office where your parcel will be shipped.
• The following step is to choose the shipping provider that you want to utilise. PayPal allows you to ship through UPS and USPS and offers a variety of shipping services. Choose the service that is most appropriate for you (based on your parcel size, time frame, and budget).
• You’ll need to enter your package details after you’ve chosen your shipping method. PayPal may ask you to give the weight (in pounds and ounces) and/or measures (in inches) of your parcel, depending on the sort of parcel you’re shipping. If these measurements are incorrect, your package may be returned to you.
• Fill in the shipping date. This date will automatically fill to the current date, so if you plan on dropping your item off at the post office at a later time, make sure to modify it.
• On the right-hand side of the screen, click Calculate Shipping Cost. Based on the information you’ve supplied, the shipping costs will be calculated.
  After you’ve double-checked your information, click Confirm and Pay. You’ll be able to pay using either a credit card or your PayPal balance.
• To print your label, select Print Label from the drop-down menu. If your shipping label does not open in a new window, turn off your pop-up blocker and try again.
• Print the label and place it on your upcoming shipment.

While that may appear to be a long list of procedures, the process is actually quite straightforward. See the Additional Considerations section below for further information on how to speed up the process and guarantee that your shipment arrives on time and without issues.

Additional Considerations 

• The length (in inches) and weight of the shipment are required for most PayPal shipping options (in pounds and ounces). As a result, a tape measure and a scale are required to obtain correct data. Your cargo may be returned if you create a shipping label with erroneous dimension or weight measurements.
• You can use either paper or label paper to print your label. If you prefer to utilise label paper, Label 369 (7.375″ x 4.5″) is the best size for PayPal shipping labels.
• If you’re printing your labels on copy paper, make sure to wrap the entire label with clear packing tape before attaching it to your package. Paper labels that are not covered may fall off, tear, or bleed, resulting in your item being returned or lost.
• PayPal may also create labels for overseas shipping. PayPal will add extra steps to the shipment information to assist you in creating the needed customs documents and/or packing slips.
• All PayPal shipping choices include the option to insure your item. If you choose Priority Mail, you will receive $50 in free insurance. If you want to get the greatest deal, don’t add insurance to your Priority Mail packages unless you need more coverage than the $50 that comes standard.
• PayPal will allow you to void any shipping labels for 48 hours after they were created. If you make a mistake or cancel an order, make sure to void the label, so you do not lose your money!