How to Erase a PayPal Account

1. Visit Paypal.com and sign into your account.
2. Withdraw all available funds. Click 'Withdraw' and choose to withdraw your funds to a bank account or via check.
3. Click 'Profile' at the top of the page. Your profile summary will appear with the 'Account Information,' Financial Information' and 'Selling Preferences' columns.
4. Select 'Close Account' under 'Account Information.' Click 'Continue' to confirm your decision. Click 'Close Account' again on the following page. Your PayPal account is now closed.