How can I add MY OWN debit card on paypal if I'm under 18?

MisterAditzaT
Contributor
Contributor

Hi!

I am 16 years old. Is there any option to add my own debit card on paypal? I was thinking about making a Paypal Student Account but I'm not sure if I can use my debit card there. Also, when I tried to make one I had this error over and over again: A PayPal account already exists for the email address you entered. Please use a different email or, if you didn't want to create a Student Account, log in to PayPal.

So, can I use my debit card on a Paypal Student Account? Or is there any option to use it on paypal?

Login to Me Too
6 REPLIES 6

DPCreations
Frequent Advisor
Frequent Advisor

Student accounts are closing, so that isn't an option.  I believe it is the parent the needed to set up the student account.  Being less than 18 you can't manage your own account alone.

Login to Me Too

MisterAditzaT
Contributor
Contributor

So that's why I had that error? Because Student accounts are closing?

Ok so if this isn't an option anymore what I can do then? Is there any option such as my parent/guardian permission to use my debit card or something like that?

Login to Me Too

MisterAditzaT
Contributor
Contributor

Anybody??? I really need some help. Can I use my debit card if I'm under 18?

Login to Me Too

lancelotme
Frequent Contributor
Frequent Contributor

what they are telling you is that you cant open an account on your own,you need your parents.  

Login to Me Too

mtr43
Contributor
Contributor

i don't get it how can my parents help me setup my own debet card? did you find any other solution yet?

Login to Me Too

DPCreations
Frequent Advisor
Frequent Advisor

@mtr43

You cannot have a PayPal account when you are under 18.

Login to Me Too

Haven't Found your Answer?

It happens. Hit the "Login to Ask the community" button to create a question for the PayPal community.