Before you bid on an item or use Buy It Now, make sure that you check with the seller to see what payment options they prefer. There are lots of ways to pay on eBay. Most sellers offer multiple payment options. Some options offer more buyer protection than others, so be sure to check into that before bidding, especially if the value of the auction is over $100. Most payment options are also covered by eBay's eBay Purchase Protection Program for up to $200 (cash not covered).

Payment methods on eBay include the following:
1) PayPal
2) Credit Card
3) Personal or Cashier's Checks
4) Money Orders (including Bid Pay)
5) Escrow
6) Bank to Bank Wire Transfer
7) Instant Cash Wire Transfers (not recommended by eBay)
8) Cash (not recommended by eBay)