Skip the Waitlist: PayPal and Venmo Users Offered Early Access to Perplexity's New Comet Browser with Free Perplexity Pro Subscription
PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) has announced a strategic partnership with Perplexity, offering PayPal and Venmo users exclusive early access to the new AI-powered Comet browser. The offer includes a free 12-month trial of Perplexity Pro, valued at $200, and will be available to customers in the US and select global markets.
The company also unveiled its new subscriptions hub in the PayPal app, allowing customers to manage recurring payments in one place. As a limited-time promotion, eligible US customers can earn $50 cash back when they link and pay for three subscriptions through the hub.
PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) ha annunciato una partnership strategica con Perplexity, offrendo agli utenti PayPal e Venmo un accesso anticipato esclusivo al nuovo browser AI-powered Comet. L'offerta comprende una prova gratuita di 12 mesi di Perplexity Pro, dal valore di 200$, disponibile per i clienti negli Stati Uniti e in alcuni mercati internazionali.
L'azienda ha inoltre lanciato un nuovo hub per gli abbonamenti all'interno dell'app PayPal, che consente di gestire i pagamenti ricorrenti in un unico posto. In promozione limitata, i clienti idonei negli USA possono ricevere 50$ di rimborso in contanti collegando e pagando tre abbonamenti tramite l'hub.
PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) ha anunciado una alianza estratégica con Perplexity, ofreciendo a los usuarios de PayPal y Venmo acceso anticipado exclusivo al nuevo navegador impulsado por IA, Comet. La oferta incluye una prueba gratuita de 12 meses de Perplexity Pro, valorada en 200$, y estará disponible para clientes en EE. UU. y en determinados mercados internacionales.
La compañía también presentó su nuevo centro de suscripciones en la aplicación de PayPal, que permite a los usuarios gestionar los pagos recurrentes desde un mismo lugar. Como promoción por tiempo limitado, los clientes elegibles en EE. UU. pueden obtener 50$ de devolución en efectivo al vincular y pagar tres suscripciones a través del centro.
PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL)이 Perplexity와 전략적 파트너십을 발표하며 PayPal·Venmo 이용자에게 AI 기반 신규 브라우저 Comet의 조기 독점 접근권을 제공합니다. 이 혜택에는 Perplexity Pro 12개월 무료 체험(가치 200달러)이 포함되며, 미국 및 일부 글로벌 시장의 고객을 대상으로 제공됩니다.
회사 측은 또한 PayPal 앱 내에 신규 구독 허브를 공개해 고객이 한곳에서 정기 결제를 관리할 수 있게 했습니다. 한정 프로모션으로, 미국의 대상 고객은 허브를 통해 세 개의 구독을 연동하고 결제하면 현금 환급 50달러를 받을 수 있습니다.
PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec Perplexity, offrant aux utilisateurs de PayPal et Venmo un accès anticipé exclusif au nouveau navigateur Comet propulsé par l'IA. L'offre inclut un essai gratuit de 12 mois de Perplexity Pro, d'une valeur de 200$, et sera disponible pour les clients aux États-Unis et dans certains marchés internationaux.
L'entreprise a également dévoilé son nouveau centre d'abonnements dans l'application PayPal, permettant aux clients de gérer les paiements récurrents en un seul endroit. Promotion limitée : les clients éligibles aux États-Unis peuvent recevoir 50$ en cashback en liant et en payant trois abonnements via le centre.
PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit Perplexity angekündigt und bietet PayPal- und Venmo-Nutzern exklusiven Early Access zum neuen, KI-gestützten Browser Comet. Das Angebot umfasst eine kostenlose 12-monatige Testphase von Perplexity Pro im Wert von 200$ und ist für Kunden in den USA sowie ausgewählten internationalen Märkten verfügbar.
Das Unternehmen stellte außerdem sein neues Abonnement-Center in der PayPal-App vor, mit dem Kunden wiederkehrende Zahlungen an einem Ort verwalten können. Als zeitlich begrenzte Aktion können berechtigte US-Kunden 50$ Cashback erhalten, wenn sie drei Abonnements über das Center verknüpfen und bezahlen.
- Strategic partnership with Perplexity adds valuable AI-powered services to PayPal's ecosystem
- New subscription hub creates potential for increased customer engagement and retention
- Limited-time $50 cash back offer incentivizes subscription management through PayPal
- International expansion of subscription hub planned for later this month
- Free trial period could lead to low conversion rates after 12 months
- Success depends on customer adoption of new subscription management features
Insights
PayPal's Perplexity partnership and subscription hub launch represents a strategic evolution toward AI integration and revenue diversification beyond payments.
This partnership with Perplexity signals PayPal's broader strategic shift toward becoming a comprehensive financial services platform rather than just a payment processor. By offering early access to Comet browser and Perplexity Pro (valued at
The new subscription management hub addresses a critical pain point for consumers while positioning PayPal to capture valuable data on consumer subscription behavior. This creates three potential revenue streams: 1) partnership referral fees from subscription services like Perplexity, 2) reduced churn by simplifying subscription management, and 3) increased app engagement driving core payment processing volume.
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This move also represents PayPal's answer to Apple's and Google's growing financial services ambitions, leveraging PayPal's existing user base and trust as competitive advantages while adding AI capabilities that differentiate their offering in an increasingly crowded market.
Customers to access leading AI tools, cash back offers, and a new way to manage subscriptions directly in the PayPal app
"Our partnership with Perplexity gives PayPal and Venmo customers early access to one of the most anticipated AI browsers and dynamic subscriptions," said Diego Scotti, General Manager, Consumer Group at PayPal. "It's exciting to deliver offers and tools that our customers request most, meeting their needs and helping them navigate their financial lives with greater simplicity, added convenience, and even more rewards."
"The Comet browser is like a personal shopper and personal assistant all in one, so we're excited that PayPal users will have early access to Comet", said Ryan Foutty, VP of Business at Perplexity. "In conjunction with Perplexity Pro, we're arming PayPal and Venmo customers with powerful, accurate AI that's useful throughout their daily lives."
Perplexity Pro is one of the first offers now available to customers directly in PayPal's new subscriptions hub – a single destination to easily view and manage recurring subscription payments. One of the most requested features from customers is the ability to easily and more conveniently manage their subscriptions, and that experience is now available right in the PayPal app. On top of that, customers can find incredible deals and bundled offers in the app that add even more benefits, bringing convenience and value together in one place.
The new hub is an all-in-one way to discover and track subscriptions, and customers can update their payment method across multiple providers in just a few simple taps without needing to manually log into multiple websites. Plus, for a limited time, eligible US customers who link and pay for three subscriptions in the hub will receive
PayPal users in the US can sign up for Perplexity Pro directly in the PayPal app today. Global customers in select markets will be able to activate the offer through marketing channels like email or on the dedicated landing page online. Venmo users can access the offer through the Venmo app. The PayPal subscription hub is now available to US customers and will roll out to additional international markets later this month. More information about PayPal's new subscriptions hub can be found here.
About PayPal
PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit https://www.paypal.com, https://about.pypl.com/ and https://investor.pypl.com/.
About Perplexity
Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine that draws from credible sources in real time to accurately answer questions with in-line citations, perform deep research, and more. Founded in 2022, the company's mission is to serve the world's curiosity by bridging the gap between traditional search engines and AI-driven interfaces. Each week, Perplexity answers more than 150 million questions globally. Perplexity is available in the app store and online at https://www.perplexity.com
- Offer valid through 12/31/2025. First time users only. One per PayPal Account or Venmo Account. PayPal Account must be created by September 1, 2025 to avoid a 30 day waiting period. After complimentary subscription period, subscription will renew at the then current rate.
- There is a max of 12,000 rewards (5,000 PayPal Rewards Points redeemable for
$50
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