Prepaid credit card

[MD487]

Can a person use a prepaid credit card as payment to another party from paypal?

I prefer to send money anonymously but sometimes the options are only with paypal. I would like to know if I can add a credit card that has a prepaid balance on it to use if I want to send a payment to someone.

In todays world I don't always want another party to have any access to my personal information.

Thanks, MD

[PayPal_RachelK · Accepted solution]

Hi @MD487,

Welcome to the PayPal Community and thank you for your post!

I do understand your concern with this. Depending on the type of card, you may have the option to add it to your PayPal account. This can be done by following the steps here. 

If you are able to successfully add your card to your PayPal account, you should then have the option to use it to send payments. 

Please be aware that you won't have the option to send a payment anonymously via PayPal. When you send payment via PayPal, the receiver will be able to see your full name and email address. Don't worry, they won't have access to any of your financial information. 

I hope this helps!

- Rachel