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PayPal is an efficient service, as long as you always make sure to have a cushion of money in your account. 

Not having enough cash in your PayPal.com/login balance can lead to late payments or prevent you from making quick transactions to other accounts.

There are several ways to add money to your PayPal account, so here's 4 ways to add cash right into your Paypal account.

Looking to withdraw cash from PayPal instead? Check out this handy article. Or maybe you just want to see how you can make a simple payment with PayPal instead.

Set up a PayPal Cash account first

Method #1: Add money to your balance using a linked bank account

If you want to top up your PayPal balance online, you can rely on a number of options. 

Follow these steps to top-up your PayPal cash balance using your linked bank account:

1. You need to link your local bank account to your PayPal account to be able to successfully complete this process. The name on your PayPal account needs to match the name on your bank account. If not, transfers between your bank account and PayPal.com/login account will fail.

2. Log into your PayPal account and click ‘Transfer Money’, situated under your PayPal balance on the summary home page.

3. On the next page, select ‘Add money to your balance’

4. Then follow the instructions on-screen to make a transfer from your bank account to your PayPal.com/login account. You can choose to do this using online banking or by visiting your local bank branch.

Note that it will take about 3 to 5 business days for your money to appear in your PayPal balance. You will receive an email from PayPal to let you know when the transfer is complete. 

PayPal does not charge any fees for this service. However, your bank may charge you fees for transfers. Check with your bank before making any payments to confirm what these fees are, so you don’t get any horrible surprises after your transfer!

Method #2: Add money from the PayPal app

1. Another quick and efficient method to add money to your PayPal account is to use the PayPal app.

2. Designed specifically to make topping up your PayPal balance easy!

3. The app is available both on the Apple App Store and on Google Play. 

Follow these steps to top-up your PayPal cash balance using your linked bank account via the PayPal app:

• Open the application on your device

• Tap ‘PayPal balance’

• Select ‘Add money’

Confirm the amount of money you want to transfer into your PayPal account. Follow the next prompts in the application to finalize your transfer

Method #3: Add money using the PayPal Cash card

This service is only available to users with a PayPal Cash Plus account and that are located in the US.

There is a fee of USD$4.95 to use this service. 

A PayPal Cash card is basically a debit card that lets you use your PayPal balance to make regular debit/credit card purchases.

It also lets you add money to your PayPal balance.

1. Sign up for a PayPal Cash card. Once PayPal has processed your request, they will send you a card within 7 to 10 business days.

2. Activate your PayPal Cash card when it arrives. You can do this via your phone, tablet or on a computer.

3. Open up the PayPal app and tap ‘PayPal balance’

4. Tap ‘Add money’, then select ‘Add Cash’.

5. Select a retail location near you that supports the PayPal Cash card. It’s recommended to follow the next steps only when you’re close to the location. You’ll create a barcode and only have one hour to complete the transaction at the location you select. If you don’t get to the location in time, you’ll have to create a new barcode.

6. Tap ‘Generate Barcode’ at the bottom of the screen.

Method #4: Receiving money from friends and family into your PayPal account

1. This method is particularly useful if you can’t add money into your PayPal account using a bank account. 

2. Alternatively, to top-up your PayPal balance online you can get your friends and family to send you money through PayPal.

3. Money sent to your account will automatically be added to your PayPal balance.

4. Receiving money is easy, just make sure that the sender has the email address linked to your PayPal account.

5. This will guarantee that the money is sent on time and to the right account. 

6. The only disadvantage to using this method is that whoever is sending you money may end up paying a fee to complete the transaction.

7. If the sender transfers from their own PayPal.com/login account, using their balance or a linked bank account, and in the same currency as yours, then they won’t pay any fees.

8. However, fees apply when the sender uses a credit or debit card to transfer money to your account.

9. They may also incur a fee to cover a currency conversion, based on the currency they are sending.

10. The costs of sending money are therefore higher if the sender is transferring money from abroad.

Why you’re unable to add money to your PayPal balance

If you keep trying to add money to your PayPal account but the transfer isn’t going through, it could be because:

1. You haven't set up a PayPal Cash or PayPal Cash Plus account

2. There is a limitation placed on your account

3. The feature you’re trying to use is not available for your region or country.

4. If you’re looking to withdraw money from your PayPal.com/login account, follow our detailed guide listing different methods to get this done efficiently.

5. Though PayPal is a convenient way for individuals to pay for goods and services online, as well as make or receive transfers, it is certainly not the best option if you are a business owner.

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How to Set Up a Business PayPal Account

Setting up a business PayPal account enables your business to take payments for products and services without having to pay for an expensive merchant account. Your business can also take credit card and debit card payments, online check payments and direct payments from customers' personal PayPal accounts. PayPal business accounts also come with tools to help you set up online payment buttons or full-fledged electronic shopping carts, and your funds are readily available via a business debit MasterCard or a transfer to your main business or personal bank account.

1. Visit PayPal.com and click "Sign Up."

2. Enter the requested information. The process requests the new PayPal.com/login account owner's name, address, email address, business address and business customer service contact information. Once all requested information is completed, submit the form.

3. Open your email and check for new messages. Look for the verification email from PayPal. This notification normally arrives within minutes, and is required to open your account.

4. Log into PayPal and follow the remaining instructions that require you to enter your bank account information. You can set up a business PayPal account with either a personal or business bank account. Enter the name of your bank along with the personal or business account number and routing number as instructed. PayPal will then send a verification request to your bank in the form of two small deposits. It normally takes three to five days for the verification process to complete.

5. Check your personal or business bank account transactions three to five days after setting up the PayPal account. Once you see two deposits from PayPal, you can finish setting up your account.

6. Log into your PayPal account and follow the instructions to finish verifying your personal or business bank account information. PayPal will then tell you your new PayPal account set up is complete, and ask you to choose your preferred business payment method. You will also be able to set up other business-related features, such as requesting a debit MasterCard, or setting up an online shopping system.