PayPal is an online payment system that makes paying for things online and sending and receiving money safe and secure.
When you link your bank account, credit card, or debit card to your PayPal account, you can use PayPal to make purchases online with participating stores.
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As the purchaser, you pay no fees to PayPal – the merchant is charged for the transaction, which is the same way credit card fees work in South Africa.
There is also no monthly fee for holding a PayPal account.
Do You Need a Bank Account for PayPal?
No, you don’t need a bank account to sign up for PayPal or to receive payments.
You can, however, connect your PayPal account to a bank account, a debit card, or a credit card account for sending and receiving payments and transferring funds.
Can I receive money on PayPal without linking a bank account?
Yes, you can receive money if you do not have a bank connected. But, you can’t buy anything with it unless you connect a bank or credit card.
How do I accept money on PayPal?
How to receive money on PayPal
Log in to PayPal.com.
Click on the three-dot menu button next to your PayPal balance.
Select Send or request money.
Click on the Request tab.
Enter the person’s email.
Hit Next.
Enter the amount, currency type, and (optional) a note.
Click Request Now.
What happens when someone sends me money on PayPal?
When someone sends you a payment, you get an email from PayPal notifying you of the transaction. The money is automatically credited to your available PayPal balance. If you do not have a PayPal account, you can sign up in just a few steps
Does PayPal money go to bank account?
PayPal lets you withdraw money via bank transfer or paper check. When requesting your PayPal balance be transferred to your bank account, you can choose an instant transfer (for a fee) or a standard transfer, which can take longer
Is PayPal safe?
PayPal is designed to be safe for both buyers and sellers. All information that is communicated between your device and PayPal’s servers is secured and encrypted as long as the network you’re using is secured.
How to add money to your PayPal account
1. Log into your PayPal account and click “Transfer Money” under your balance on the home page.
Your PayPal account gives you immediate access to the cash stored there and can also draw from a linked bank account. Steven John/Business Insider
2. On the next page, click “Add money to your balance.
It is free to transfer money in both directions between PayPal and your bank, but the process may take several days to complete. Steven John/Business Insider