How to Use the PayPal Debit Card

Last Updated: March 12, 2024

One of the most convenient ways to send or receive money is PayPal. PayPal is a website that facilitates the transfer of money between you and someone else. Simply by signing up for an account, you can add a level of e-commerce to your personal finances or business. In addition to providing its customers with an online option, PayPal also offers a debit card for added convenience. The debit card is easy to use.

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Apply for a debit card through your PayPal account.

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Visit https://www.paypal.com to apply for your PayPal Debit Mastercard. It's a simple process, and the website will lead you through the application and approval system. The application will require you to answer several questions, such as your contact information, email address, language preference and type of account you wish to sign up for. The application process is relatively short and takes just a few minutes.

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Add a backup funding method to your account.

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This will link your account to a checking or savings account, which will allow funds from your bank to be used if your PayPal funds are depleted by a purchase.

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Understand your spending limits.

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When you first receive your card, default limits are automatically set for your card's use. The daily default spending limit is $3,000 USD. The daily ATM limit is $400 USD. It is possible to get these limits raised or reduced by contacting PayPal directly.

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Use the card like any other debit card.

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Swipe your card and enter your pin to make your purchase. You can use it virtually anywhere: restaurants, gas stations, department stores, hotels and more.

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Swipe as a credit card to sign for purchases.

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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.

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Use your debit card with or without an PayPal balance.

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For instance, if your PayPal account is empty and you wish to buy a tank of gas for $30, you can still use your debit card as long as the bank account that is linked to your PayPal account has at least $30 available for your use.

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Check your balance at the ATM.

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Choose balance inquiry to see how much you have available in your PayPal account.

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Withdraw funds from an ATM.

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At the ATM, enter your pin and select the checking option and choose to withdraw funds. Fill in the amount you wish to withdraw and hit the enter button.

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Yes, but you have to register your card at comdata.com before you can use it on Paypal. When you go to register your card on there, it will ask you for a 5 digit code which is your employee ID. Its in the upper left corner of your pay stub. When you add the card to your Paypal account, be sure to list it as Regions Bank.

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Download the PayPal Android application, log into your account associated with your PayPal debit card, and look at your PayPal balance. That is the balance for your account and card.

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How to Use the PayPal Debit Card

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Apply for a debit card through your PayPal account.

Add a backup funding method to your account.

Understand your spending limits.

Use the card like any other debit card.

Swipe as a credit card to sign for purchases.

Use your debit card with or without an PayPal balance.

Check your balance at the ATM.

Withdraw funds from an ATM.

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