PayPal

How to Use PayPal: Basics and Beyond

PayPal is a popular site for transferring money online, but making the most of your PayPal account can be confusing. This page will teach you how to use PayPal.

PayPal is an online financial middleman that facilitates the transfer of money between people and businesses online. Users only need to share private financial information with PayPal, not unknown parties. You can use PayPal to buy things online, shop on eBay, or receive money from your friends. If you've ever wondered about how to use PayPal, read on and learn!

This guide takes you through all the steps needed to get started, and then to make full use of PayPal services.

First we’ll look at the different types of PayPal account – Personal, Premier and Business – and which one is best for your needs. Then we’ll proceed on to how to create an account from scratch.
A PayPal account can receive money as soon as it’s been created, but to use it to send money or to buy products online, you’ll probably want to also set up a means of getting funds into the account. Normally to do that people will link their PayPal account to an existing bank account, or to a credit or debit card. We’ll go through that process, and the means by which PayPal makes sure that you are the true owner of the account.

After you’ve completed those steps, you’re all set to send or receive money, and to buy and sell online. We’ll examines some of the ways that you can do that, for example by using PayPal buttons on websites, including eBay, using PayPal from a mobile phone, and how to send money by email.

Finally we’ll discuss how to stay safe using PayPal, looking out for signs of potential scams and security issues. We’ll also provide pointers to more topics, such as using PayPal with other software like Quicken, Skype and Facebook, and ways to resolve any problems that you might have.

Create a PayPal Account

• Creating a PayPal account is very easy. You just need an email address to get started.

1. First, go to Paypal's home page and choose "Sign Up Now!"
2. Select the country where you live and choose a language preference.
3. Now you need to choose a type of PayPal account. PayPal offers three account types. When choosing between them, consider what you're going to use PayPal for.