PayPal has partnered with AI startup Perplexity to provide U.S.-based PayPal and Venmo users — along with select international markets — access to unique perks designed to expand its consumer base.
As part of the collaboration, eligible users can try out Comet, Perplexity’s new AI-powered browser. Comet acts as a digital assistant, helping users answer questions, summarize content, and manage tasks while navigating the web. For now, it’s only available in limited deployment, making this offer an early opportunity for PayPal and Venmo customers.
12-Month Perplexity Pro Subscription
PayPal and Venmo users can also claim a complimentary 12-month Perplexity Pro subscription, valued at $200. Perplexity Pro offers faster, AI-driven search results that compete with services like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot.
The deal is available until the end of 2025 and can be redeemed directly through PayPal and Venmo apps. International customers in participating regions can claim it via a special landing page. Users should note that the subscription will automatically renew at $200 annually if not canceled.
The partnership is linked to the launch of PayPal’s new subscription hub, a feature within the app that allows consumers to manage their digital subscriptions in one place. Customers can monitor renewals, update payment methods, and cancel services without visiting multiple sites.
Perplexity’s Growth Opportunity
For Perplexity, the tie-up represents a chance to tap into PayPal’s massive global audience. The exposure could attract millions of new users to both Comet and Perplexity Pro, further positioning the AI firm as a challenger to established AI platforms.
Users can redeem the deal directly from the PayPal or Venmo apps. International customers have the option to claim it through a landing page or wait for email instructions from PayPal. New PayPal users are also eligible, though accounts must be at least 30 days old before perks are unlocked.
Author’s Opinion
This collaboration shows how AI services are moving beyond tech circles and into mainstream consumer perks. PayPal offering premium AI access alongside financial tools signals that AI subscriptions may soon become as common as credit card rewards. For Perplexity, the deal is a smart move to build brand recognition against bigger players, but it also highlights how competitive the AI market is becoming — where partnerships, not just technology, may decide the winners.
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