Can you use a debit card for paypal

If your credit/debit card is being rejected by PayPal with the message "The card you entered cannot be used for this payment. Please enter a different credit or debit card number." it might be due to one of the following reasons:

1. Your card is associated with a specific PayPal account, and you're not logging in with that particular account.
2. Your card was associated with a PayPal account that has since been closed.
3. You've linked the card to a PayPal account, but have not yet confirmed it.
4. You've exceeded your card limit with the PayPal system.
5. Your email address is raising a red flag in PayPal's system.
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By linking your PayPal account to your debit card, credit card or bank account, you can pay for your online purchases and send quick and convenient international money transfers without entering your card or account information each time.

To add a new debit card:

1. Log in to your PayPal account with your email address and password.
2. Click the Wallet link near the top of the page.
3. Click on Link a credit or debit card and then click on Debit or credit card.
4. Enter your card number, type, expiration date, CVV and billing address.
5. Click Link card.

In some cases, you may need to confirm your card with PayPal by requesting a PayPal code. To do this you will need to:

1. Log in to your account
2. Click Wallet followed by the card you want to confirm.
3. Click the Confirm card link.
4. Check that the information is correct, and then click OK.
5. Wait for the $1.95 temporary charge to be applied to your debit card.
6. Navigate back to your Wallet and then to the card that needs to be confirmed. Enter the 4-digit code that appeared on your bank statement or transaction history along with the $1.95 charge from PayPal and click Confirm.

You can now add money to PayPal from your debit card.

There are three ways you can add money or pay for purchases through your PayPal account:

• Using your PayPal balance. This is always the first option when buying something online.
• Using your bank account. You can link your checking account to your PayPal account to pay for purchases online.
• Using your credit card. You can also add money to PayPal from your credit card.

Linking a credit card to PayPal works exactly like linking a debit card. Follow the steps above to link your Visa, American Express, Mastercard or Discover.

Why did PayPal deny my debit card?

There are a few reasons a debit card might be denied:

• A debit card can only be linked to one PayPal account at a time.
• Your card must have a card verification code (CVV), which is usually a three-digit code displayed on the back of the card.
• The billing address you provide to PayPal must match exactly the billing address on your debit card statement.
• All numbers you provide, including the card number, expiration date and CVV, must be entered exactly as they appear on the card.
• Your name must exactly match the name on the card, including any middle names or initials.

If you no longer want your debit card to be linked to your PayPal account:

1. Log in to your PayPal account with your email address and password.
2. Click the Wallet link near the top of the page.
3. Click the card you’d like to remove and then click Remove card, which is near the bottom of the page.
4. Click Remove this card.

PayPal’s online payments system allows you to send and receive money online from almost anywhere in the world. It uses encryption software to help users send electronic money transfers to other PayPal customers, allowing you to instantly pay for purchases online and on your phone.

PayPal allows you to link your credit card, debit card or bank account so that you can easily spend your money online without entering your card or account information for each purchase. But to make your money even more accessible, compare checking accounts to find one that offers online banking, good customer service and money management options that fit your needs.

PayPal and debit cards FAQ

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