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Just as the title describes, I can't figure out how to use the single use card option for pay in 4. I used it once before, and tried looking at the "help" section where it describes exactly what to do, but I can't find it anywhere in the pay later section.
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Hi @left4deadstock, @alleycat13, and everyone else,
Thank you all for your posts. I'm sorry that the instructions for applying for the Single-Use Card were not clear. If you've already been approved for Pay in 4, please try these instructions.
From the PayPal App, tap Pay Later on the menu tab, Tap Get Started, enter the amount (between $30 and $1500 USD) and click Continue, confirm your info and Agree and Apply. You'll then need to set up your Autopay repayment funding source and Agree and Continue. There you should see your Single-Use Card number if you've been approved. The guidelines in the FAQ that was linked by @sharpiemarker and @PayPal_Bindu would then apply to the number assigned, including the 24 hour window for use.
I hope this helps!
Olivia
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Thank you, Unfortunately I dont get the get started option or the option to pick an amount. After I tap on pay later it goes straight to the amount I am pre approved for but I cant do anything else.

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Hey @alleycat13
Sorry for the inconvenience! if you've been approved for a single-use card number, you will be able to access it in your wallet page. I suggest you to reach out to PayPal Support team to get this checked. You can find the options to reach PayPal team here : How do I contact PayPal customer service?
Good luck,
Bindu
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The people in this thread are having the same problem as me. We are already pre-approved for pay in 4 (I’ve already used the service multiple times). Therefore, none of us even have the option to select anything labeled “get started” under the pay later section. Please give us an actual answer as opposed to the FAQ link that all of us have already read through.
There is also nothing in my paypal wallet section that gives me a one time card number, etc. When I select ‘pay later’ it just brings me to my pay in 4 history and my pre-approved amount.
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Hello, once I click on "Pay Later" it takes me to a screen that has the amount I prequalify for at the top, and at the bottom, I have the plan history, but I don't see anywhere the "Get Started" you mentioned.
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THAT option is NOT an option. it just brings up all of the plans. I have USED a single use card a couple of times. WHERE can i find it? DO NOT post this same thing again because it OBVIOUSLY isn't working.

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