PayPal offers $500 advances for government workers during shutdown

PayPal Holdings, Inc is offering a new service in efforts to help federal workers not receiving a paycheck.

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The online payment company is offering cash advances of up to $500 with 0% interest.

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Other banks and credit unions across the country are already working to help federal employees who bank with them.

Are you a U.S. federal government employee impacted by the U.S. federal government shutdown? PayPal is here to help.