receiving this message when trying to send $ to a friend "Please add a payment option"
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I have sent several transaction to the same person - when I tried yesterday 4/5 - it is asking me to add a payment option - I have 2 payment methods on my account - one is my checking account and the other is a debit card - what am I doing wrong
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There are several factor why you received that message when you try to make a payment using your PayPal account. Kindly check if your bank account and debit or credit cards are comfirmed if not then check below article on how to process it. Check also below article on other possible reasons why a transactions got declined.
How to confirm Bank Account:
How to confirm debit or credit card:
Why payment was declined:
Hope this helps. Stay safe. Kudos & solved are greatly appreciated.

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