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Last updated: June 12, 2026
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Shows the available balance for a PayPal account.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
METHOD | (Required) Must be GetBalance. |
RETURNALLCURRENCIES | (Optional) Indicates whether to return all currencies. Value is:
Note: This field is available since version 51. Prior versions return only the balance for the primary currency holding. |
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
L_AMTn | Available balance and associated currency code for the primary currency holding. |
L_CURRENCYCODEn | Currency code, such as USD, associated with the holding. |