If you live overseas, such as in the United States, Japan, Canada, or Australia, and want to send flowers to family or acquaintances in Korea, you can use PayPal as a payment method.
PayPal is a widely used service for overseas online payments. If the actual flower delivery online shop supports PayPal payment, you can select that payment method to place an order.
When ordering flowers from overseas to Korea, it is important to accurately enter not only the payment method but also the Korean delivery address, recipient contact information, and desired delivery date.
We will guide you through how to order Korean flower delivery using PayPal, the differences from foreign-issued card payments, payment currency and exchange rate, and what you need to know when confirming and refunding orders.
Can I order Korean flower delivery using PayPal?
People living overseas can also send flowers to domestic recipients using Korean flower delivery online shops that support PayPal payments.
For example, there are cases where a flower basket is sent to Korean parents on their birthday in the United States, or a congratulatory bouquet is given to a Korean friend in Japan.
When ordering a sympathy wreath from overseas to a Korean funeral hall or sending a celebration wreath to a wedding hall, you can check whether the product and delivery area can be ordered.
However, supporting PayPal does not mean that you can use PayPal accounts in all countries and all connected payment methods.
Actual availability may vary depending on the registration country and status of your PayPal account, the payment method selected, and the online shop's payment settings.
In addition, flower delivery provided by FlowerDelivery is for pick-up locations within Korea.
This is a method of ordering flowers from overseas to Korea, and is different from international shipping where flowers are delivered from Korea to overseas countries such as the United States or Japan.
How to pay for flower delivery in Korea with PayPal
To use PayPal payment, select the desired product from the actual flower delivery online shop, enter Korean shipping information, and proceed with the PayPal payment process.
1. Select flower products to send to Korea
First, choose a flower gift that suits the recipient in Korea.
You can consider bouquets or flower baskets for birthdays and anniversaries, and Oriental orchids, Phalaenopsis orchids, and foliage plants to celebrate business openings and promotions.
You can choose a celebration wreath for a wedding or opening ceremony, or a sympathy wreath for a funeral.
Check the product price, actual composition, and delivery availability on the desired date on the order screen.
2. Enter Korea shipping address
Enter the name of the person who will receive the flowers, a phone number where they can be reached in Korea, and the exact street address and detailed address.
It is recommended to check the building number for an apartment, the company name and floor number or department name for a company, and the hall name or necessary site information for an event venue.
Please note that the address of the overseas orderer and the delivery address of the Korean recipient are different.
3. Select PayPal payment
After entering product and shipping information, select PayPal on the payment screen of the actual online shop.
Check if PayPal is a supported payment method, and check the displayed product amount and payment currency.
Actual PayPal payment methods and terms of use may vary depending on the place of order.
4. PayPal account verification and payment approval
When connected to the PayPal payment screen, follow the instructions for the service to log in to your account and proceed with the necessary authentication procedures.
Check the available payment method and final payment amount and approve.
Depending on the country and status of your PayPal account, payment method, etc., additional confirmation may be required or payment may be restricted.
5. Confirmation of completion of flower delivery order
If payment has been approved by PayPal, you must check whether the order was successfully received at the actual online shop.
Check the order number, product name, Korean delivery address, recipient contact information, and desired delivery date.
It is best to check the completion of the PayPal transaction and the receipt of the order from the online shop separately.
What is the difference between PayPal and overseas credit card payments?
When ordering flowers from overseas to Korea, you can consider PayPal and direct payment with a credit card issued overseas.
Both methods can be used for online payments, but there are differences in the payment process.
Paypal payment
This is a method of moving to the PayPal payment screen at a online shop that supports PayPal and paying according to the service procedures.
Availability of payment methods or available balance registered in the account may vary depending on account status and country-specific policies.
In general, instead of entering the card number directly into the online shop, you use PayPal's payment process.
Overseas credit card direct payment
This is a method of paying with available card brands such as VISA, Mastercard, JCB, and AMEX (American Express) through the foreign-issued card payment system supported by the online shop.
Follow the instructions in the payment window. Card approval may vary depending on the issuer and payment system.
Direct payment with an foreign-issued card and using PayPal are different payment methods, so you must select an available method on the actual order screen.
Just because an foreign-issued card payment fails, PayPal does not necessarily fail or succeed.
It is important to check each approval condition.
Can I pay even if I don’t have a PayPal account?
PayPal may provide payment methods other than account login depending on the payment environment and country.
However, not all online shops support PayPal non-member card payments.
You must check whether non-member payment is possible or whether account creation is necessary based on the options displayed on the actual payment screen.
If you want to order Korean flower delivery without an account, it is recommended that you first check the payment method provided by the actual shop.
How are exchange rates and fees applied when paying with PayPal?
Product prices in Korean flower delivery online shops may be displayed in Korean Won (KRW).
If you pay using PayPal overseas, the payment currency and the billing currency of the card or payment method linked to your account may be different.
In this case, a situation may arise where currency exchange is necessary.
The actual exchange rate, currency exchange fee, and final billing amount may vary depending on the conditions of PayPal and the linked payment method.
Before approving payment, it is recommended that you check the payment amount, currency, and exchange information displayed on the PayPal screen.
Even if the product price is displayed in Korean Won, this does not mean that all overseas users are charged the same foreign currency amount.
Check based on the final approval screen and actual payment details.
How do I enter the Korean shipping address when paying with PayPal?
When ordering Korean flower delivery with PayPal, you must distinguish between the delivery information entered in the actual online shop and the information displayed during the PayPal payment process.
Korean delivery address to receive flowers
Enter the name and contact information of the Korean recipient and the correct delivery address.
Actual flower delivery is carried out based on this information, so you must check whether there are any errors in the delivery address.
PayPal account registration information
Separate information, such as the account holder's address and payment method, may be registered in your PayPal account.
It is natural for the addresses of the overseas orderer and the Korean recipient to be different.
However, please check the instructions on the payment screen as shipping address restrictions or confirmation of address matching may be required during the actual payment process.
If the online shop shipping address and the shipping-related information displayed on PayPal are different, it is recommended that you check with the actual place of order before approving payment.
You should not assume that the overseas address saved in your account is the Korean address to which the flowers will be delivered.
When ordering Korean flower delivery using PayPal in the United States
When a person living in the United States orders flowers from Korea, not only PayPal payment but also the time difference between the United States and Korea must be taken into consideration.
In the United States, time zones vary depending on the region, and some regions apply daylight saving time.
Therefore, if you want to send flowers for the birthday or anniversary of a family member or acquaintance in Korea, it is recommended to set the desired delivery date based on the Korean date.
For example, if your parent's birthday in Korea is May 8th, you must prepare for delivery based on May 8th in Korea, not local time in the United States.
Also check when PayPal payment approval is completed and when the flower delivery order is actually received.
If delivery is required on a specific date or time, it is important to check with the place of order whether delivery is actually possible.
Why does my PayPal payment fail?
PayPal payments may fail depending on account status, connected payment method, authentication process, online shop payment system, etc.
If your account has usage restrictions or additional identity verification is required, you should check PayPal's instructions.
There may be cases where the connected card or payment method refuses approval.
On the other hand, there may be situations where the PayPal payment itself is approved but the order is not properly accepted by the online shop.
If an error occurs, it is a good idea to check at what stage the problem occurred.
For problems with PayPal account or payment method approval, contact PayPal or the relevant payment service, and for online shop order acceptance or product delivery status, contact the actual place of order.
It is recommended to avoid repeating the same payment without checking the error message.
What if PayPal payment is successful but there is no order number?
Even though you can see the transaction completion in PayPal, there may be cases where the order number is not confirmed in the online shop.
At this time, you must check PayPal's transaction history and the online shop's order inquiry screen.
Check PayPal's transaction identification information, payment time, and amount, and then contact the actual order place to see if the payment was successfully connected.
Please be careful as duplicate payments may occur if you pay for the same product again before the existing transaction status is confirmed.
Do not convey your PayPal account password, authentication code, or card security code through consultation messages.
If necessary, it is recommended that only information that can identify the transaction be passed on through formal inquiry channels.
Can I cancel my order or get a refund after paying with PayPal?
If you need to cancel or receive a refund for a flower delivery product paid for with PayPal, you must check the cancellation and refund procedures of the actual place of order.
Whether cancellation is possible may vary depending on the type of product, production progress status, delivery status, relevant laws, and applicable conditions of the place of order.
In particular, cancellation conditions for fresh flowers or custom-made products may vary depending on the order status.
Even if an order cancellation or refund is approved, the timing of the actual refund amount being reflected in your PayPal account or linked payment method may vary depending on the payment method and processing procedure.
If the transaction involved currency exchange, there may be a difference between the initial foreign currency charge amount and the refund amount depending on the exchange rate and related conditions at the time of refund.
It is recommended that you check the actual ordering party's processing history and PayPal transaction history for the exact refund status.
Things to check before paying with PayPal
Before ordering Korean flower delivery with PayPal, please review the product, payment information, and delivery conditions.
First, select a product that suits the person receiving the flowers and check the actual composition and price.
Please prepare the Korean recipient's name and contact information, delivery address, and desired delivery date accurately.
If ordering from overseas, it is recommended to check the delivery date based on the Korean date, and in cases where time is important, such as a wedding or funeral, it is recommended to check the actual event schedule and import conditions.
On the PayPal payment screen, check the selected payment method, final amount, currency, and exchange information.
After completing payment, you must check not only PayPal's approval details but also the online shop's order number and receipt status.
Does FlowerDelivery pay directly with PayPal?
FlowerDelivery is an information site that guides you through product selection, ordering, payment, and delivery methods for Korean flower delivery.
This site does not directly process PayPal payments or receive payment for products.
Actual product orders and PayPal payments are processed through the connected external flower delivery online shop.
Do not pass on sensitive payment information, such as PayPal account information, password, or card number, to FlowerDelivery's general inquiry or public input areas.
Send flowers to your loved ones in Korea via PayPal even overseas
PayPal is one of the payment methods you can consider when ordering flowers from abroad to Korea.
When choosing a variety of products such as birthday and anniversary flower baskets, congratulatory bouquets, business opening and promotion gifts, sympathy wreath and celebration wreath, you can use the PayPal payment method supported by the actual shop.
However, payment availability is not guaranteed to be the same for PayPal accounts in all countries and for all product orders.
Prepare the Korean delivery address, recipient information, and desired delivery date accurately, and check the PayPal payment approval and online shop order receipt status.
Please check whether the actual product can be delivered and the final payment terms based on the latest information from the connected flower delivery online shop.
Order Changes & Inquiries
If you need to change your order or have any questions after placing an order, please contact us via KakaoTalk or our customer service call center.
Changes may be subject to the current order and delivery status.