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Can I add a credit card from a foreign account?

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Paypal will accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, and their affiliate brands. If your card matches one of those categories and has a valid billing address it should work fine.

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Can I use a prepaid card?

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Yes, you should be able to add it just like a credit card.

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What kind of information does the billing need to have?

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The provided billing address must match the address kept on record by your bank when you set up the credit card.

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Is there a fee to link my credit and debit card?

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There is no fee. Paypal is a mainly free service.

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Where is the card number located at when using a Mastercard?

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The credit card number is typically listed on the front of a card in a 16-digit format (except American Express which has only 15).

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If I have a debit card and a credit card on my account, can I delete the credit card?

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Yes. Just go to, "payment types," and click, "remove" by the card you want to remove.

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