Leave it to Will Ferrell to make fintech fun. PayPal just dropped its biggest sweepstakes promo ever, with Ferrell front and center in a new ad campaign that blends comedy and cash. The hook? A chance to win part of $10 million just for checking out with PayPal or using its “buy now, pay later” service.
Here’s how it works: for the next 100 days, 1,000 lucky shoppers each day could get their purchases (up to $100) completely covered. That’s five chances per person to score free stuff — no strings, no catch, just a shot at savings.
Despite the splashy promo, PayPal’s stock dipped 6%, showing fintech isn’t immune to tough market vibes — especially with the economic uncertainty swirling around tariffs and competition from Apple. Still, PayPal is betting big that this campaign will drive users and visibility.
So next time you’re checking out online, maybe click that PayPal button — you might just get paid to shop.