How to Get a PayPal Account

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PayPal is a service that allows you to send and receive money online, shop online without entering your credit card number, and keep money in an online bank account. Learn how to open an account with these tips.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A computer with internet access
A bank account or credit card

Step 1: Register an account for yourself or your business online

Create an account at paypal.com by clicking "Sign Up" on the main page. Choose your country or region and preferred language when you are taken to the registration page.

Step 2: Choose your account type

Choose an account type: Personal, mainly used for shopping and buying online; Premier, an account to buy and sell online using your personal name; or Business to buy and sell under your business or corporate name.

Tip: PayPal users can have one Personal account and one Premier or Business account, but each account must have a unique e-mail address, bank account, and credit card.

Step 3: Complete personal info

Complete your personal information.

Step 4: Link your account

Link either your bank account or credit card to pay for purchases. Both methods allow you to pay without exposing your account numbers to merchants or recipients, and speed the process of checking out when you shop online.

Step 5: Choose online payments for your customers

Choose either "Website Payments Standard" or "Pro" for accepting payments online as a merchant. Your customers won't need a PayPal account for either method, and there's no monthly charge if you choose Standard.

Step 6: Explore other options with PayPal

Send money to friends and family without any fees, safely transfer money abroad for a small fee, or send money through e-mail.

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[MistorAlex]

no one gives a crap if your the first to comment

[Halick]

Well you seem to.

[ohRedGFX]

do i need a visa to make paypal ?..

[Jzama94]

Can i use my debit card??

[darklegobuilder]

do you have to go to your bank and confirm something to ensure that you want a paypal account or it is done online

[nowaythatsme]

dammit i dnt have internet access....

[jeffrey625625]

@QuestCapeHero you fail they are rich man they have a bussiness

[XBOX360ELGORDOLOCO]

can i use a prepaid card

[InVok3thaunknown]

@xxABIGBOYxx

i think atleast 18 witch is y i dont got 1 until april lol

[firelordA2]

AWW THANK YOU SOOOO MUTCH!!!!i gona use it when i am going to be 18