do i have to have a bank account to use paypal

mike2023
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Ok setting up PayPal business... 
Do I HAVE TO have a bank account to use this service.  or can I use an alternative such as prepaid card.(ie. Walmart, green dot. etc)

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sharpiemarker
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@mike2023 

 

Prepaid cards are primarily good for making one-time purchases with. Not so much for accepting withdrawals. You can get a PayPal Business debit card to spend & withdrawal cash via atm from PayPal balance if you don’t have a bank account or eligible debit card for accepting withdrawals.


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Willjoe
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Do you need a bank account for PayPal? No, you don't need a bank account to sign up for PayPal or to receive money into your PayPal account. To open a personal account, you only need to provide your name, address, phone number, and email address

 

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Will

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kernowlass
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@Willjoe 

@mike2023 

 

Yes in the U.S they need a bank account to verify their paypal account or credit product as per link.

 

https://www.paypal.com/us/cshelp/article/how-do-i-verify-my-paypal-account-help434


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