FUNDING ISSUE

[SamOJ]

hi everyone in having issue funding my PayPal, its not even showing an option for me to fund it, just keeps telling me to link a card even after i linked my UBA dollar prepaid visa card, i also tried linking my naira master card (as I'm a Nigerian) but keeps declining by my card issuer.
please i need help.

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@SamOJ 

You can't add a local bank account / debit card in your country.
You can only link a visa credit card.

Also the option to receive Paypal payments is sadly not available in Nigeria.
You can only send payments for purchases funded by your (confirmed) credit card.

Paypal varies a lot country to country and can only offer the services that the banks / governments of that country allow it to offer.
There are quite a few countries unable to receive Paypal payments.

[SamOJ]

And this visa credit card can be in any any currency right?.

[PayPal_Ayesha]

Hello @SamOJ,

Welcome to PayPal Community Forum and thank you for posting!

I understand that you're facing issues while adding funding sources to your PayPal account and I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Yes, I agree with @kernowlass. PayPal Nigerian accounts can only link VISA card [not prepaid or gift card] that is issued by your bank. If the currency is different on the card, you may change it according to your preferences by reaching out to our customer support team through the available contact options on our website. Alternatively, Support is also available through Facebook private messages or Twitter direct messages. 

Regards,

Ayesha