How to Add a Credit Card to a PayPal Account

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download and open the “PayPal” app.

   Search for the free PayPal app in the App Store or the Play Store.
   
   Press “Install” to download and install the app.
   
   Make sure you do not download the app titled “PayPal Here”.
   
   That is a separate app for retailers who wish to take payments using PayPal’s services.
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   Step 2: Tap the settings (gear) icon.

   This menu lists a number of different account settings. , The button is located at the top of the menu and redirects you to a menu listing your payment methods. , Tap “+” in the top right corner. , This will take you to the “Link a card” form. , Add your credit card number, expiration date, and 3 digit security code (CSC).
   
   You can enter this information in manually or use your phone camera to take a picture. , This will bring up your phone’s camera (with your permission) and allow you to take a photo of the card instead of entering the information manually. , Once aligned, the PayPal app snaps a picture for you.
   
   Press “Done” to continue.
   
   You do not need to tap again to take a photo, the app will automatically capture the card once it is properly aligned.
   
   Camera scanning will only scan the credit card number.
   
   The expiration and security code must still be added manually after tapping “Done”. , Select a billing address from the list if you already have one, or enter one manually.
   
   If you already have a billing address but want to add a new one, select the existing billing address and tap “+” to enter a new billing address. , PayPal will take a moment to verify the card information and then it will appear in the “Banks and Cards” menu. , If you want to edit or remove a card, open the “Banks and Cards” menu, select the card from the list, and tap the pencil icon to edit, or the trash can icon to remove.
   
   You can have multiple cards linked to your account.
   
   When you make payments with PayPal, you will be able to select from the different payment methods you have on file.
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   Step 3: Tap “Banks and Cards”.

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   Step 4: Add a new card.

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   Step 5: Select “Debit or credit card” from the popup menu.

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   Step 6: Enter your credit card information.

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   Step 7: Tap the camera icon next to the credit card number field to take a photo of your card.

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   Step 8: Align the box on screen with your credit card.

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   Step 9: Select a billing address.

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    Step 10: When all the correct information is entered

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    Step 11: press “Link Card”.

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    Step 12: Review your cards.

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