Here is a step by step guide on how to achieve that:
- Create a PayPal account and if you already have one, just login to your Paypal account.
- Select the ‘wallet’ option at the top of the page.
- You’d see a ‘Link a Card or Bank’ option at the left side. Click it and continue.
- When you get to the point where PayPal asks you for the relevant information, add your Visa gift card details. Then click ‘Link Card’.
How do you activate a prepaid Visa card?
Method 2 Method 2 of 3: Activating the Card Through Your Bank
- Call your bank to have a representative activate your card. Call your bank and provide the required information to verify your identity.
- Use your bank’s mobile app to quickly activate the card yourself. If you use a mobile app for banking, open the app and log in to your account.
- Go to your bank’s website to activate your card online. ...
Do prepaid Visa credit cards work with PayPal?
The platform also accepts prepaid cards, but only under specific terms. PayPal accepts any prepaid card that has a Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover logo. They do not accept store-specific gift cards, even if the purchase is being made with that store.
How to add money from Visa gift card PayPal?
- First, go to the “Send & Request” menu, click on the “Send an invoice” option, it will redirect you to a billing page. ...
- Now, put in the full amount you have in your gift card, put in any quantity, and click on add item. ...
- Once you click on “Send”, PayPal will send the billing information to your secondary email address you’ve put in. ...
Can you use a prepaid Visa giftcard with PayPal?
Yes. There is no limit to where you can live in the U.S. If PayPal is accepted, you can use prepaid gift cards with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover logos. In the same way that you would enter credit or debit card information during checkout, you can do the same for PayPal users without accounts.
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How long does it take for PayPal to transfer money?
PayPal will do an instant transfer from your bank account assuming you have a current linked and confirmed credit card. If the card is not current or no card, then the transfer from your bank account to pay for the purchase can take a few days, possibly up to 4.
Can you transfer money from a prepaid card to a bank account?
What you have in mind is not supported. Prepaid cards are treated the same as credit cards, you can use them for purchases or to send money but, you can't transfer the funds from the card to your account balance. The exception would be GreenDot MoneyPaks.
What to do if prepaid gift card is declined?
If you get a declined message during checkout even if the prepaid gift card has enough balance to cover the full amount, then you may have to register your billing address with the card issuer. Look for a contact website or phone number on the back of the prepaid gift card to complete the registration process. Once registered, please try again.
What happens if you decline a gift card payment?
If your payment is declined, it’s likely that you don’t have enough money on your prepaid gift card to cover the entire transaction amount. You may want to use another card or buy a less expensive item.
Can prepaid gift cards be used for PayPal?
In order to protect our members from unintended service interruption, prepaid gift cards cannot be used for payments automatically pulled from PayPal accounts.
Is there a difference between a debit card and a credit card?
Just like any other credit or debit cards. No difference at all!
