Can I make online purchases using Paypal without linking my Bank Account or Credit Card? (USA)
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Hey, just as the title says, I was wondering if it's possible to make an online purchase using Paypal, without linking my Bank Account or Credit Card?
I wanted to know before I try to make a purchase.
If it helps, I'm in the US.
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How are you intending to fund the purchase without a linked bank account or card?
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I was already given money through PayPal to my PayPal account.
I have/had a card linked to it before, but it expired and I don't have the new one yet to link to it, so I'm wondering if that will be an issue if I try to order something using PayPal funds without a card linked to account.
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As long as the funds are cleared and not pending and in the correct currency you should be able to use them.
Make sure you set your funding sources >>>
Click on the profile tab (icon next to log out) > Click on payments third option along on the thick blue band top of page > second down click on update next to your preferred way to pay and put a dot in the balance option.
HOWEVER paypal normally likes you to have a card or bank linked as well to act as a back up funding source and to verify your paypal account so you 'may' get a reminder to add a bank or card first before you can use the funds. All you can do is try and see if it will go through ok.
Advice is voluntary.
Kudos / Solution appreciated.

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