Adding a Visa gift card to my PayPal balance?

[AFG034]

Is there a way to add a balance from a Visa gift card to my PayPal balance?  I was given a gift card as a gift and I want to add it to my bank to pay a credit card bill.

Thanks.

[Oregon11 · Accepted solution]

@AFG034

It's not possible to add funds (top up) into a PayPal account with a card.

PayPal does provide a top up service at certain retailers. I'll link details.

https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/article/what-is-paypal-cash®-and-how-do-i-use-it-faq3437

[AFG034]

If I sent myself an invoice and pay it with the gift card, would that put the funds on my account to transfer to my bank?

[Oregon11]

@AFG034

PayPal request that users not use the service for creative ways of obtaining a cash advance.