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Can’t Buy RP with PayPal Credit? How to Fix League of Legends Payment Errors

Date: January 27, 2026 Category: Gaming / Troubleshooting / League of Legends

If you are trying to buy Riot Points (RP) to grab that new skin or event pass, nothing is more frustrating than watching the payment window spin endlessly or getting a generic “Unexpected Error.”

Riot Points (RP) are the premium virtual currency used in League of Legends to unlock cosmetic content like champion skins, wards, emotes, and event passes. Unlike Blue Essence, which is earned by playing, RP is purchased with real-world money. When the payment gateway fails, it leaves you stuck without the content you are ready to pay for.

If you are facing the “PayPal Credit” error or an infinite loading screen in the League client, here is a detailed, step-by-step guide to fixing it.

1. The “Turn It Off and On Again” (Do This First)

Before diving into complex settings, clear the temporary glitches that often plague the League client (which is notoriously buggy).

  • Restart the League Client: Close the client completely (check your Task Manager to ensure no background processes are running) and reopen it.

  • Restart Your PC: This clears temporary cache files and resets network adapters that might be hanging.

  • Check Server Status: Visit the Riot Games Service Status page. If the “Store” section is marked yellow or red, the issue is on their end, and you just have to wait.

2. The “Default Browser” Fix (Most Common Solution)

The League of Legends client uses your computer’s default web browser to process PayPal logins. If you use a niche browser (like Opera GX, Brave, or older versions of Internet Explorer), the security pop-ups often fail.

  • The Fix: Temporarily set Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your default browser in your Windows settings.

  • Why: These browsers have the most up-to-date compatibility with PayPal’s secure pop-up windows.

  • Action: After changing the default browser, restart the League client and try the purchase again.

3. PayPal Specific Troubleshooting

If the window loads but gives you an error like “We can’t process your payment right now,” the issue might be the link between Riot and PayPal.

  • Unlink and Relink:

    1. Open the League Store.

    2. Click Purchase RP.

    3. Select PayPal. If your account is “Saved,” look for a small trash can icon or “Remove” option to delete the saved billing agreement.

    4. Try the purchase again as if you are a new user. This forces a fresh login token.

  • Check “PayPal Credit” Settings:

    • Riot Games sometimes requires an immediate transfer. If your PayPal Credit line is not set as your preferred payment method in your PayPal account settings, it might default to a bank transfer or balance that has insufficient funds.

    • Log into PayPal.com, go to Wallet, and ensure your funding source is verified and has no limitations.

4. Network & DNS Reset

Sometimes your computer is holding onto “bad” directions to the payment server.

  1. Open your Command Prompt (search “cmd” in Windows start menu).

  2. Right-click and select Run as Administrator.

  3. Type ipconfig /flushdns and hit Enter.

  4. Restart your computer and try again.

5. The Ultimate Workaround: Digital Gift Cards

If none of the above works and you are tired of troubleshooting, use the “Digital Code” method. This is often faster and bypasses the buggy League client payment window entirely.

  • How to do it:

    1. Go to a major retailer like Amazon, Best Buy, or Target online.

    2. Search for “League of Legends RP Gift Card” (Digital Code).

    3. Buy the card using your PayPal Credit (these retailers almost always accept it without issue).

    4. You will receive a code via email instantly.

    5. Go to the League Client Store > Account > Redeem Codes.

    6. Paste your code to get your RP instantly.

6. When to Submit a Support Ticket

If you have tried the browser swap, the restart, and the DNS flush, and it still fails, you may have a flag on your account.

  • Submit a Ticket by Going to Riot Support.

  • What to include: Tell them you are getting a payment error. They may ask for a set of logs called “Hextech Repair Tool” logs to see exactly where the connection is dropping.

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