Paypal won't Recognise my debit card from Botswana.

[BethT]

"Send. Receive. Withdraw to a U.S. Bank Account or a card.

Send and receive payments in these countries. Withdraw from your PayPal account to a U.S. bank account. In addition, withdraw to a credit or debit card in countries marked with a (Cross)."

I am in Botswana. Botswana falls under this heading  (with a cross) in the international payment section.

I have 2 debit cards. I keep trying to link them and none of them are accepted. I try to change my billing address and nothing happens.

I read this:

Link a card to get Verified

It's easy to raise your PayPal account limits and get Verified - just link and confirm a debit or credit card.

And when I enter my information I get this:

This credit card has been denied by the bank that issued your credit card. For details on why your card was denied, please contact your credit card issuer's customer service department. Or, you may want to try adding a different credit card.

My card is not a credit card. Paypal can't seem to tell the difference yet it says enter a debit or credit card. Is there something I am missing?

[kernowlass]

When paypal talks about credit cards they mean debit or credit card.

However this statement

Withdraw from your PayPal account to a U.S. bank account. In addition, withdraw to a credit or debit card in countries marked with a (Cross)."

I would ask that question on the U.S and not the UK boards as they will be more aware on how it works as we can't withdraw to a card in this country.

[robza171]

hi Beth!

Im from Botswana as well and have been experiencing the same problem as you with linking my debit card.

I was wondering if you have managed to fix your problem?

[koniq]

Hi guys,

Has anyone been able to sort this out. I am also keen to try out my new botswana debit card and sure hope it works.

koniq

[BethT]

Still no help with this. I think one would have to call in and ask. Haven't actually seen a number anywhere on the site though.

[robbiej171]

It's robza171 here.

I've managed to link my debit card to paypal FINALLY. First National Bank and Bank Gaborone don't support paypal yet but I have had just had success linking my Barclays account to PayPal. I have yet to work out how to withdraw money to my card (debit) but I will keep you updated Beth.

[wazhaxls]

hey i am also in BOTSWANA.... i am considering verifying my account.......i was hoping someone will tell me which bank  to open an account   at,so that   it can be verified by paypal.............i heard that paypal accepts  BARCLAYS debit cards      and heard that it    rejects FNB and BANK GABORONE.............What about BANC-ABC  ??

[Moss88]

I am trying to link my account too in Botswana, Whats the routing number for Barclays in Botswana? 

[Moss88]

how did you do it?

I am a holder of a barclays card also but i cannot seem to get that to happen. Or i should do it during working hours?

[kimberly12341]

hi

am kimberly from botswana i need assistance i want to send money using paypal but i cant send am using first national bank please help which BANK IS APPROPRIATE TO USE