What is a PayPal card?

1. The PayPal Cash Card is a debit card linked to your PayPal Balance account. The PayPal Cash Card is not a credit card. PayPal is not a bank and does not itself take deposits. You will not receive any interest on the funds in your PayPal Balance account.

How do you use a PayPal card?

Simply swipe your card and sign at the time of purchase. If you have enrolled as a Preferred Rewards member, you may be eligible to receive 1 percent cash back for every purchase you make. Use your debit card with or without an existing PayPal balance, as long as your back-up method of funding has money available.

Where do I get a PayPal card?

The card will be sold at pharmacies and discount stores, including CVS, Rite Aid, Fred’s, Dollar General, Family Dollar, and others soon. The company says that the PayPal Cash Card will be available beginning today, at 30,000 locations across the U.S., 10,000 of which are Dollar Generals.

How much do a PayPal card cost?

There is no fee to set up your account and get a card. We don’t charge a monthly fee and no minimum balance is required. We don’t charge for inactivity or limited use of the card. A fee of up to $3.95 will apply when loading cash to your PayPal balance at supported stores.

How do I activate my PayPal card?

How to activate your PayPal Cash Card

  1. Go to www.paypal.com/activatecard. You’ll automatically be redirected to login to your PayPal account.
  2. After you’ve logged in, you’ll be prompted to enter the card’s expiration date.
  3. Create a 4-digit PIN for your card and click “Create PIN.”
  4. You’re all set.

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Can I use my PayPal card at an ATM?

A. Yes. You may use your PayPal Prepaid Card to withdraw cash at any ATM that bears the MasterCard®, Cirrus®, or PULSE® Acceptance Marks. Each cash withdrawal made at an ATM located in the U.S. (domestic ATMs) is subject to a fee of $1.95, plus the surcharge fee the ATM owner or bank may charge.

Do you need a bank account for PayPal?

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.

Is a PayPal card free?