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PayPal is for everyone who pays or gets paid.
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Join 200M active PayPal accounts worldwide.

PayPal is the world’s most popular website for payment processing. So it’s important to know how to PayPal sign up. If you think the service is right for you, by visiting the official website of PayPal, you can create a free account in a matter of minutes.

1- On the PayPal website, click “Sign Up”.

Go to the PayPal homepage to create your account. Click the “Sign Up” button which is on the top right corner of the screen.

2- Decide between a business account and a personal account.

PayPal will ask you to choose between a personal account and a business account immediately. For shopping online and exchanging money with friends and family members, a personal account is best. If you use PayPal to transfer money for professional services, a business account is the best option. Especially if you set up a single company account for multiple people.

3- Set up your password and email.

You don’t need PayPal to create a username, But one email address should be linked to your PayPal account. You will need to set up a secure password as well.

4- Provide background information.

You will be redirected to a page requesting basic information after you set up your password. Provide information such as your name, date of birth, address, and telephone number to PayPal.

5- Connect with your bank or card to your PayPal.

At the top of the page, click the Wallet link, then click Link a card or bank. You can choose to link a credit or debit card from there, or directly link your PayPal to your bank account. You will need to enter your card number, account number, and account routing number.

6- Confirm, if prompted, your card or account.

PayPal will sometimes need you to confirm that you are your card owner or linked account for security purposes. Go to your PayPal wallet and if you see one, click the Confirm Credit Card link. By charging a small fee to your card, PayPal will confirm your linked payment method. Once you have confirmed your account or card, you will be reimbursed immediately. Your account is ready to use now.

How to receive money on PayPal

To receive money on PayPal, follow these steps:

Sign up for a PayPal account: If you don’t already have a PayPal account, visit the PayPal website and click on the “Sign Up” button. Choose the type of account you want (Personal or Business) and provide the required information to create your account.

Verify your account: To enhance the security and functionality of your PayPal account, you may need to verify your email address and link a bank account or credit/debit card. PayPal will guide you through the verification process during the account setup.

Share your PayPal email or link: To receive money, provide the sender with your PayPal email address or share a personalized PayPal.me link. You can find your PayPal email address in your account settings, and a PayPal.me link can be created in the “Profile” section of your account.

Request money: Alternatively, you can use the “Request Money” feature on your PayPal account. Simply log in to your PayPal account, navigate to the “Request” tab, enter the requested amount, and provide the email address or phone number of the person you want to request money from. PayPal will send them a notification to fulfill the payment.

Receive and manage payments: When someone sends you money through PayPal, you will receive a notification. The funds will be added to your PayPal balance, and you can view your transactions and balance by logging into your account.

Withdraw funds: You can choose to keep your funds in your PayPal account for future purchases or withdraw the money to your linked bank account. PayPal offers different withdrawal options, such as transferring funds directly to your bank account or requesting a check.

It’s important to note that certain fees may apply for receiving money in specific situations, such as cross-border transactions or currency conversions. Familiarize yourself with PayPal’s fee structure to understand any applicable charges.

Receive money on PayPal

1- Give your PayPal account-associated email to people.

If you want people through PayPal to give you money.
You’re going to need your email address.
Make sure that when you request money through PayPal.
You give your account’s email address to people and not a
different address.

2- Apply for money through PayPal.

By logging into your account,
you can send requests for money via PayPal. Click on Tools, then click on Request Money.
Enter the amount of money you would like to receive and the email or telephone number of the person from whom you request it. Then click on, “Request Money.”

3- Use PayPal to send invoices.

You can easily send invoices for your work hours using PayPal especially if you do any kind of freelance work.
You then fill in a form to detail the services you provided, your hours, your rates, and the total amount owed.

4- Link PayPal to eBay sites.

If you sell things online, on sites like eBay, most sites will allow you to link your account to your PayPal.
This will automatically direct their money to your PayPal account when customers make purchases.
Each website has a different way to link your PayPal account, Usually, however, you only need to enter your PayPal email and possibly some personal information.

5- Expect a fee from most invoices and sales to be deducted.

If you use PayPal as an online trader or as an employer invoice, Your final payment will deduct a fee of 2.9% + $0.30. To get around this fee, multiply your desired price by 0.029, and calculate it
in your price or invoice. Then you add $ 0.30.