How to Create a PayPal Account made Easy: Follow the Steps

How to create a PayPal account



What is PayPal? It is an American multinational finance company that helps individuals shop without entering their credit or debit card information on the web. It supports online money spending, transferring, and receiving money online, It serves as a global marketplace.


A PayPal account can also be defined as an online platform where money is received, Sent and transferred worldwide, when you have a PayPal account to shop online is made easy because you can pay for what you buy in any currency you want and receive money the same way.

It is the most significant online wallet service of an American financial institution which is registered in the United States and other countries  like Singapore,  Canada, Nigeria, Cameroon, Germany, Pakistan, Australia and some other country

Step to Set Up your PayPal Account.

  • After creating your account on the official website of PayPal, Go to the Google play store or your phone App store and download the official App for PayPal.
  • Click on the sign-up button.
  • Then choose an account type and click next. (note there are two account options, Personal and Business).

  • If you are creating a business account, you will be asked to enter additional information about your business, like providing the type of business you do

  • Enter your phone number in the spaces provided and click next (a code will be sent to your phone)
  • Add the code or number provided on your phone to the space provided.
  • Confirm the code.
  • Then follow the instruction and your PayPal account will be created.
  • If you are creating a Business account you will add your email address rather than your phone number.
  • Check your email and get the code to follow the instructions and create your PayPal Account.
  • After providing all  the details requirement  you need to agree to PayPal's terms and conditions before you can start using your PayPal account
  •  If you agree to the terms and conditions you can use your account to send and receive money.

Various means of using a PayPal account.


Various method of payment


How to add a payment method to your PayPal Account.

  • Sign in to your new PayPal account that you have created. then you may be asked if you want to link a bank account.
  • Click the Wallet tab provided and create a business account, Click the Pay & Get Paid tab and select money.
  • Click to link a card or bank.
  • Then choose the type of account you want to link your PayPal to( linking a debit card, a credit card or a bank.
  • Select your bank if it is on the list but if not use the search button.
  • Enter your account information exactly as it is in your account, Debit or credit account.
  • Then agree on a link account or debit card.

 Conclusion: Opening or setting up a Pay Pal account has been made easy by following the guidelines discussed in the article, carefully going through it will help. your question will be welcomed in the comment section.


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