How do I put money on PayPal?

Many people abandon their purchases because they are unfamiliar with online payment methods. There are many ways to make online transactions, such as bank transfers, conventional credit card payments and payments via service providers that link the sender to the receiver.

Have you ever seen the blue "P" logo that is often suggested at the payment stage? We're pleased to tell you about it, because there are areas where only Paypal is authorized to carry out transactions. At present, almost all digital marketing platforms offer it as a means of payment, but you may be wondering how to go about making a transaction with PayPal.

Of course, before making a purchase, you'll need to have some money in your account. This article will focus on PayPal, and we'll show you how to put money into your PayPal account. Let's get started!

Image illustrating the different ways to add money to your Paypal account
Image illustrating the various steps involved in adding money to your Paypal account

Step 1: Open a Paypal account

Opening a Paypal account is free and easy. All you need to do is

  1. Go to the official PayPal website,
  2. Then click on the "Register Where "open an account at the top of the first page.
  3. Next, a pop-up window will appear, asking you to choose your account type, and let us guide you through the registration process.
  4. After a few steps, Paypal will ask you to enter your 14 credit card numbers in your account, so put your card next to you.

For all other accounts, you must remember your passwordYou will be asked for your password every time you access your customer area, unless you remember your password and click on "remember me".

For security reasons, if you occasionally use the medium on which you open your account and share it with others, we advise you not to check the "remember me" box. Linking your bank account to a digital platform requires everything another level of vigilance to prevent infiltration or theft, especially as the bank account hacking is becoming increasingly common!

Step 2: Put money in your Paypal account

Knowing how to put money into your Paypal account is very important. Many people leave their account empty or decide to close their Paypal account for lack of guidance. That's why we've provided you with the steps below.

  1. First, access your Paypal account,
  2. Then look for the "Add money.
  3. Now click on this tab and choose your means of payment.

For your information, this virtual portfolio offers you multiple ways to recharge your account, such as using a credit or debit card, bank transfer or cash deposit. This third option is only functional if you have an outlet that works with Paypal near you. Please note that you will be charged additional fees depending on the payment method you select.

How can I fund Paypal from my bank account?

Link your bank account to your Paypal account

To link your bank to your Paypal account, follow these steps :

  1. First, log in to your PayPal account.
  2. Then access your account settings.
  3. Go to the Wallet section, then "Register a bank account".
  4. Select the bank account from the list of suggestions.
  5. For the next step, you'll need to authenticate yourself with your bank in order to link your account.
  6. Then check with PayPal, which usually requires an initial transfer of 1 euro to prove that you have access to the bank account.
  7. The bank will ask for another verification, and if all is well, your bank account is now linked to your PayPal account.

Put money on Paypal from my credit card :

It should be noted that to put money on Paypal from a credit card, no transfer fees is required. Proceed as follows:

  1. First access your "Portfolio".
  2. Then click on "Transfer money".
  3. Then click on "Add money to your balance".
  4. And then all you have to do is follow instructions. It usually takes 2 working days to add money from your bank account.

Note: To fund your Paypal balance from your bank account, check that the names on your bank account and Paypal account match. Also, make sure you have sufficient funds in your bank account to authorize the transfer.

If you succeed in completing the above steps, you can start charging your account now. For more information on the platform's other features, please click on the tab "help at the bottom left of the home page.

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