Big problem paying without Bank account/Debit or Credit card connected to my Paypal account

SchnitzeIstein
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I can send money to people with friends and family but i cant buy on websites, if i try to do that it tells me to connect a bank accont or a debit/credit card to my paypal account even tho i want to pay with my paypal funds which i have enough of does anyone know if theres a way to do this without connecting a bank account/debit or credit card to my paypal account?

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sharpiemarker
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@SchnitzeIstein 

 

If the system asks for bank or card, you must add one or you can't complete payment with your PayPal balance. The bank account/card is used as back up for the PayPal balance. Sorry.


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SchnitzeIstein
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why would it not be possible to buy something with the money my friends paid me that literally doesnt make sense why i would need a bank account 

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