Thanks for your post, and welcome to the Community! I'm glad you reached out to us about this. From what you mentioned, it sounds as though this may be a scam email. PayPal will never ask you to buy a gift card in order to receive your payment. If you do get a payment, you should see this transaction in your account right away. I would recommend reviewing the following Help Center article with tips on How to Spot and Report a Fake PayPal Email or Website. I hope this helps clear up any concerns!
