How do I link a debit or credit card to my PayPal account?

Here’s how to link a card to your PayPal account:

  1. Click Banks and Cards.
  2. Click Link a new card.
  3. Enter your card details and click Link Card.

To link a card on the app:

  1. Tap image Wallet
  2. Tap + beside Banks and Cards.
  3. Tap Debit and Credit Cards.
  4. Enter your card details or scan your card.

Here's how to link a card to your PayPal account from our app:

  1. Tap More.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap Cards and Banks.
  4. Tap Link a Card or Bank Account.
  5. Tap Debit or credit card.
  6. Follow the instructions to link your card.

You can link 4 cards to your unverified PayPal account. When your account is verified, you can link up to 24 cards.

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