One of the largest online payment systems PayPal, owned by eBay has announced creation of 200 new jobs to expand its services in Ireland and Athlone, 150 and 50 accordingly. The online payment processor said that they are looking for people to work to work in customer service and merchant services. All the candidates are required to be fluent in English and a second European language.  

As of today more than 1,200 people work for PayPal at its European headquarters in Blanchardstown, Dublin. The newly hired employees will join them to provide operational and customer support in Europe. According to the recent report last year PayPal received $1 billion profit from its European arm. This figure can be explained by increase in number of people using PayPal to pay for goods online.  

It is necessary to say that PayPal increases its European staff for the forth time during 2 years. Initially, 8 years ago the company employed 25 people only to provide support services in Europe.