Cannot send money through linked bank account because it's debit account?

[PunJB]

I recently made a Paypal account to pay back a friend in Canada for a trip, but I'm having difficulties. I first started by linking my debit card, but when it said I'd have to pay a fee, it suggested using a bank account instead. I tried linking directly to the bank that handles my debit card, but when I go to transfer money, it doesn't show up as an option. Does linking to my debit bank account not actually do anything, or am I doing something wrong? If it doesn't work this way, can I send money to the balance of my Paypal account and then pay my friend through that balance to avoid the fees?

[Tbey1700]

Try removing your debit card, then try to link the bank account. There might be an issue trying to differentiate between the two accounts that are really just one account.

[PunJB]

I tried unlinking both my debit card and the bank account, then relinking the bank account. The bank account linked again fight, but does not show up as a payment option when trying to send money to my friend. Anything else I can try?