How To Open A PayPal Account In South Africa

PayPal is an electronic commerce company that facilitates payments between parties through online transfers. PayPal allows customers to establish an account on its platform, which is connected to a user’s credit card or checking account.

Find below is How To Open A PayPal Account In South Africa

Go to www.paypal.com/za.

Select ‘Sign Up

Select PayPal Account.

Complete the required information and create your account.

Confirm your email address.

You will need to verify your PayPal account by selecting ‘Get Verified and linking a debit or credit card to your PayPal account.

Can I have a PayPal account in South Africa?

PayPal is available for South African users but all transactions are processed in US$.

We suggest you do this immediately if you are serious about starting an online business as the verification process can take up to 5 days and this might hold you back with your site launch.

How does a PayPal account work in South Africa?

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.

PayPal will follow up with the seller and demand the money back.

How do I withdraw money from PayPal in South Africa?

Log in to your FNB Online Banking profile at www.fnb.co.za. Click Forex, then click PayPal Services.

Select the menu option on the left, then select Withdraw from PayPal.

Enter the withdrawal amount in US Dollars (make sure you have enough money in your PayPal balance to make this withdrawal).

Which banks work with PayPal in South Africa?

Anyone who has registered with FNB PayPal banking services can access and link PayPal with any South African bank account.

Major banks like ABSA, Nedbank, as well as Standard bank all can be linked to PayPal in South Africa.