How to Pass Information to PayPal in a Form

1. Open your webpage you want to edit. You can create HTML forms using a plain text editor, such as Notepad, or more advanced editors, such as Visual Studio or Notepad++.
2. Start the PayPal form with the standard action element that points to the PayPal website. The "action" part of the form tag is where the variables are processed. The following code starts the form:<form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post">
3. Add a hidden input tag with the "cmd" value. This is also required by the PayPal processing page. The following code needs to be placed underneath the opening form tag:<input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_xclick">
4. Add the business email address. This is the final required component so PayPal is able to recognize your business account. The following code adds the business email address in a hidden field:<input type="hidden" name="business" value="business@my_business_domain.com">
5. Add each item, detail and price to the form. PayPal has several standard HTML variables (see Resources) you can use to customize the checkout for your users. The code below adds an item and a price to the form:<input type="hidden" name="item_name" value="My Item">
<input type="hidden" name="item_number" value="MyItemNumber1">
<input type="hidden" name="amount" value="55">
<input type="hidden" name="quantity" value="1">
6. Close the form with the ending tag. The code below is the last statement in your page:</form>
7. Save the page and open it with your web browser to test the code. The item and values you placed in the form are automatically shown on the PayPal processing page for the user.

How to Get PayPal

1. Open your Internet browser and navigate to the PayPal website.
2. Click on the 'Sign Up' link, located both at the top of the page and underneath the login fields.
3. Select your country and language from the drop down menus on the next page. Click on the button underneath the type of account you'd like to open -- personal, business or merchant. Read the descriptions to determine which is best for you.
4. Enter your personal information on the next screen. Include a valid email address. Click 'I Agree, Create Account' at the bottom of the screen.
5. Open your email program and look for an email from Paypal. Click on the 'Activate Account' link in the email to be brought back to the PayPal setup in your Internet browser. Input your password into the field provided and click 'confirm.'

How to Remove the Phone Number From PayPal Order Forms

1. Go to the PayPal.com home page.
2. Enter your PayPal email address and password and click the 'Log In' button.
3. Click the 'Request Money' tab.
4. Click the 'Invoice Settings' link.
5. Click the up and down arrow located to the right of the 'Phone' drop-down menu.
6. Select the 'Don't show on invoice' option.
7. Click the 'Save' button. You have now successfully removed your phone number from your order form template, ensuring that future invoices sent from your PayPal account will not include your phone number.

How to Update a Credit Card on PayPal

1. Log into your PayPal account.
2. Navigate to the 'My Account' tab. As you log in, this should be the first place that you see, but if you are not there, click on the tab. It's the left-most tab at the top of your screen.
3. Place your cursor over 'Profile.' This shows a drop-down menu of information that you can update.
4. Click on 'Add or Edit Credit Card.' This will show you a list of current credit cards associated with your account.
5. Select the card that you want to update. Click on the 'Edit' button listed underneath.
6. Update your credit card information. Click on the 'Save' button when finished. You have now updated your credit card information.

How to Apply for PayPal Buyer Credit

1. Access the PayPal website and click on the yellow 'Apply Now' button in the lower-right corner of the page.
2. Log into your PayPal account by entering your e-mail address and password. Click 'Log In.'
3. Select a card design and verify your contact information.
4. Enter your date of birth and annual income.
5. Read and agree to the terms and conditions and click on 'Agree and Continue.' Your application will be processed and you will be told within 30 seconds whether you were approved or denied.

Is PayPal Safe for Buyers?

Getting Started
Shopping on eBay or other sites, you may see a link to pay with PayPal. This can be easily done by setting up a PayPal account. The process only takes a few minutes to enter your personal and bank or credit card information. PayPal requires that each new payment method be tested prior to use. For example, PayPal will send two small deposits to your bank account, such as 2 or 3 cents, and then you will be required to log in and verify the deposit amounts. Once this is done, you can use your account to pay for online purchases.
Fees
In addition to being able to pay for purchases on various online retail sites, PayPal users also can send money to friends and family. Online purchases are not assessed fees, but money transfers are based on the amount of money sent.
Security
PayPal has built-in security software to keep your banking information secure from hackers. Also, this form of online payment is secure because you deal only with PayPal and the seller never sees your banking information.
Precautions
If you are buying something on an auction site that you are nervous about, such as the authenticity of a designer purse, PayPal offers a protection for buyers. This feature, available to those using the payment service, allows buyers to file a claim if the item does not arrive or is not what was described. For example, if the listing says 'Authentic Coach Purse' and it's a fake, you can file a claim against the seller.
Using Buyer Protection
To use the buyer protection program, you can file a claim through PayPal's Resolution Center. This allows buyers to state what was wrong with the item or any other problems. A copy of this is sent to the seller and is also reviewed by PayPal staff. If the seller is found at fault, the buyer's money may receive a partial or full refund.
Quick Payments
Buyers can transfer money from their bank accounts into their PayPal accounts to help payments clear faster. Also, if you are using a bank account, adding a credit card as a backup can make the payment process smoother.

How to Use a PayPal Debit Card at the ATM

Activate a PayPal Debit Card Account
1. Log into your PayPal account.
2. Click 'My Account' at the top of the page then select 'Profile.'
3. Select 'PayPal Debit Card' from the 'Financial Information' column.
4. Select the type of debit card you received in the mail from the list then click on 'Activate Now.' Enter the activation codes which were printed on the form that came with your debit card. Create a PIN number for the debit card. Then select 'Activate Debit Card.'
Use Your PayPal Debit Card at the ATM
5. Insert your PayPal debit card into the ATM machine.
6. Enter your PIN number when prompted.
7. Select the option to withdraw money. PayPal does not charge any fees to withdraw money from an ATM machine, but the ATM machine may charge fees.