Do i have to add bank acc?

lawrence878787
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Hi all,

 

I don't currently have a UK bank account and just want to use PayPal as a wallet. My friend transferred me 100 and i want to spend that online, but when i go to checkout paypal requests that i add a card. I can't just use my balance? I've tried changing the settings but still no luck.

 

Cheers

Lawrence

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kernowlass
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@lawrence878787

 



You can use funds in your paypal balance 'as long as' they are in the correct currency and not pending.

BUT for some transactions ie digital / virtual or higher risk AND at 'some point' anyway Paypal will ask you to add a card / bank account to act as a back up funding source and to verify your Paypal account.






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