How to create a new PayPal account
- Create a PayPal account at www.paypal.com
- Click on ‘Sign Up’ at the top right hand side of the page
- Select either a Personal PayPal account
- Enter your email address and create a password for your PayPal account. Then click on 'Continue' button.
- Complete the required information such as Name, Date of birth, ID etc. Then click 'Agree and Continue'
- Your PayPal account identifier will be the email address you used when completing the PayPal sign up process
- Once you have successfully created your PayPal account you will need to verify the account
How to verify your PayPal Account
- You will need a debit card (ATM card) or credit card to verify your PayPal account.
- Log onto your PayPal account and click on Get Verified.
- When you enter your debit or credit card details, these will link to your PayPal account.
- Once you have linked your card, complete the verification process.
- PayPal will debit a small amount from your account.
- In the statement reference for this transaction there will be a four digit security code that you will need to enter on your PayPal account in order to complete the verification process.
- The code may take up to 5 days to reflect or you can contact your bank’s card division to get this code..
Please Note:
*Any banks debit or credit card can be used