Do Not Understand How PayPal Works!!!

LEADSINGER4291
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Hello.  I am really confused.  I signed up for a PayPal account yesterday for the first time.  And I linked my Credit Union Debit Card to the account.  But I have not been able to transfer any $$ from my bank account to PayPal, which I assume would be necessary if I wish to pay something through PayPal.  But I see NOTHING on the site that tells me how to put mmoney into my PayPal account.  It's a pretty basic questions...I hope someone can explain this to me!  Thank you!!!  

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kernowlass
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@LEADSINGER4291 


You never need funds in your Paypal account balance as a buyer. When you purchase an item Paypal credit the seller for you, this is so there is no delay in the despatch of your item.

 

Paypal will then take the wait for the funds to transfer to reimburse them from any bank account or card that has been added and confirmed to your paypal account.

 

They only credit the seller upfront though if you use....

1. Bank transfer but have a back up card linked to your account as well.
2. Debit or credit card.
If you have option 1 but have no back up card linked then your payment may go as an echeque and you and the seller will have to await clearance.


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