Why has paypal set up a direct debit on my debit card?

[wilbso]

Hi,

Now, I am new to direct debits and stuff....But i recently checked my debit card on lloyds tsb and i noticed that paypal have put a 'direct debit' on my debit card for £4. Now i got a little annoyed with this as i did not get any notifacation (sorry for the grammer)

Here is a screen shot of what i see (i blurred out the info that other people dont need to know)

http://i.imgur.com/p68we.png

I also want to disconnect my card from paypal as i have wanted to for a while befor i saw the direct debit too, so i am asking kindly if anyone could tell me how to dis-connect my card from paypal please?

So, I wandered if any of you guys know what this 'monthy direct debit' for £4 is. and what will happen if i cancel the direct debit?

Thanks guys

[kernowlass]

When you link a bank account you set up a direct debit.

That does not mean an amount goes out monthly it just means when you buy something that paypal are allowed to approach your bank for the money and the bank authorise it as you have given your permission.

I have £20 on mine but it is not monthly it is just the payment i made to the last seller i bought something from.

I expect the £4 is an amount you paid to the last seller you bought from.

[wilbso]

Ahhhh, i see 🙂

Yes, I did buy something (I think) or i tried selling something.....

Thank you