Do you know how to open PayPal account? Opening a PayPal account is one easy thing to do but can prove to be very difficult if you’re going about it the wrong way. The steps to open a PayPal account are very easy to follow. In this article, I would be covering the steps to open a PayPal account and the things you can use a PayPal account for.
PayPal is one of the fastest ways to transfer money online. There are no questions asked when it comes to transferring funds on PayPal. Apart from just transferring funds, PayPal can also be used as a payment option when shopping online. PayPal is being used as a payment option on many online shopping websites today. Some of those sites are eBay and Amazon. PayPal is available in a lot of different countries around the world.
Open a PayPal Account
A PayPal account can easily be open, set up and function in just three minutes. PayPal is really one of the fastest means of transferring funds I’ve found online. If you want to open your very own PayPal account, follow the steps below;
- Launch the web browser of your choice.
- Click the address bar and follow this address (www.paypal.com).
- Make sure that you are not using any VPN as it would affect the nationality that the site would be displayed in. when the site loads, find the “Sign Up” button at the top right corner of the page and click on it.
- Now, fill the form that would be presented to you. This form would ask for information like your country, first name, last name, email address, and you can also create your password on this form.
- When you are through with the form, hit “Next”.
- Simply follow the rest of the onscreen instructions to verify your mobile number and get your account set up.
It should not take more than three minutes and you’re through.
Sign In to PayPal
There are different ways in which you can sign in to PayPal nowadays. You can either sign in on their website or the mobile app. Whichever one you choose is up to you. For this article, here are the steps to sign in to PayPal.
- Launch any web browser you can think of using on your device.
- Access the PayPal website at www.paypal.con.
- Find the “Log in” link at the top right corner of the page and click on it.
- Enter your existing PayPal email address and password on the text field provided.
- Hit the “Log In” button below the password field.
Wait for the data to process and then it will log you into your PayPal account and on the wallet page in no time.
Download the PayPal App
Downloading the PayPal app is pretty easy and one of the fastest means to stay connected to your wallet balance. It is also one of the easiest and convenient ways to send money on PayPal. Follow these steps to download the PayPal app.
- Open any of the mobile stores on your device.
- Tap the search bar and search for “PayPal”.
- When the result comes out, click the one with the PayPal logo.
- Scroll to find the install button on the app page and click on it.
Wait for the app to be downloaded and it would be installed automatically depending on the mobile store you are using. If it doesn’t install automatically, install it manually.
