How to Use Prepaid Cards to Link With Accounts

1. Access the website for your prepaid card. The website usually is listed on the back of your card or was given to you when your card was mailed to you. You may need to register with the site in order to access your account online. If for any reason you can't find the website, call the customer service number on the back of your card to get the web address.
2. Find a section on the prepaid card website that provides direct deposit information. It will send you to a printable form that gives the card's bank routing number and the checking account number that corresponds to your card. You won't need to print this form out, but keep the routing and checking account numbers on hand.
3. Access your checking, savings or PayPal account online. Look for links that say 'Add a checking account.' Using the checking and routing numbers you have on hand from logging into your prepaid card account, enter your card as a checking account to link your two accounts. In some cases, you may receive notification that your bank will make one or two small deposits into your prepaid card. It typically takes two business days for these deposits to show up.
4. Access your prepaid card account online and check the deposits. Within a week of linking your card with your bank or PayPal account, you should see the small deposits made into your account. These deposits will be less than $1.00. Keep the exact amounts on hand.
5. Access your bank account online. You should immediately be notified that you need to verify the deposits. Enter the deposit amounts exactly as they are seen in your prepaid card's deposit log. Once the amounts you have entered are verified, you have successfully linked the two accounts, and can now transfer money between them. Transfers typically take two business days to complete.

How to Use PayPal Without Opening an eBay Account

1. Start a PayPal account by visiting http://www.paypal.com. Click on the “Sign up” link at the top right of the page or below the email sign-in form on the left-hand side of the page. Choose whether your account will be personal, premier or business.
2. Enter your checking account and credit card numbers and the other requested information such as your mailing address and email address. Confirm your membership by opening the email PayPal sends to the address you entered during the sign-up process. Write down your password and keep it in a secure place. When you return to PayPal to login, enter your email address and password.
3. Click on the “Send Money” tab in the top navigation menu to pay for products or services. You need the email address or mobile phone number of the recipient. The recipient does not need to be a PayPal account holder.
4. Select whether your transaction is a purchase for goods and services or for personal reasons such as a gift or for living expenses. Enter the dollar amount and click “Continue.” PayPal will show a summary of your order. At the bottom of the screen, you can customize an email message. Click “Send Money” when you’ve finished completing the form. PayPal will show you a confirmation and send the email to the recipient.

How to Put My eBay Card on PayPal

1. Log in to your PayPal account. Select the 'Profile' menu and click 'Add or Edit Credit Card.'
2. Select 'Add a Card.' Type in your first name and select the card type from the drop-down menu. Enter the 16-digit card number, expiration date and CCV2 verification code from the card you use on eBay transactions.
3. Select a billing address for the card from the drop-down menu. Click the 'Add Card' button and wait for PayPal to confirm that the card was added successfully. Once added, use the card to pay for transactions using PayPal, including most eBay transactions.

How to Link Your PayPal to My Likes

1. Open your Web browser and navigate to the MyLikes website. Click the 'Sign In' link and log in with your account name and password.
2. Click the 'Account' button at the top of the page, then click 'Payments.' Click the 'Click Here to Enter Your PayPal Email to Receive Payments From MyLikes' link under the 'PayPal Email' section of the page.
3. Type your PayPal email address in the 'PayPal Email' field, then click 'Save Profile' at the bottom of the page. This links your PayPal account to your account to receive future payments.

PayPal Won#039;t Let Me Use My Debit Card

1. Visit Paypal.com and sign in to your PayPal account. Your 'Transaction' page will appear.
2. Look at your 'PayPal Balance' near the top of the page. If your balance is lower than what you're trying to purchase, PayPal will not permit the payment to go through. Click on 'Debit card' under 'Account Tools' and click 'Add backup now' to link your bank account with your debit card. You can use your PayPal debit card even when your balance is zero if you select to add your bank account as backup; PayPal will take the money from your bank account.
3. Look for any red banners at the top of your page that begin with 'Message.' Red messages are typically indicative of account issues. You may receive a message if you requested a second debit card, if you used your debit card to buy a large purchase, used your card out of state or if someone hacked into your account; all of which may limit access to your account. Click 'Resolve now' and follow the steps to restore your account back to regular standing, which typically includes uploading a copy of your photo ID, two utility bills for proof of address and your Social Security card.
4. Click the 'Contact us' link at the bottom of the page. Click 'Call us.' Write down the provided 'Web PIN' number and call the customer service number if the above steps did not help. The two main issues that affect PayPal debit cards are low balance or a limited PayPal account, but your card may have a bad magnetic strip or another issue that PayPal themselves can help you with.

How to Open a PayPal Account With Money

1. Sign up for a PayPal account on the PayPal website. All that is necessary is your full name, address, email address and telephone number.
2. Go to a retail store that offers prepaid cards through the Green Dot system. The system is offered at major retailers like Wal-Mart, Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid.
3. Purchase a Green Dot MoneyPak for the amount of money you want to deposit in your PayPal account. The store will collect the money plus a $4.95 fee for the MoneyPass.
4. Log on to your PayPal account using your email address and password.
5. Select the Add Funds pull-down menu on the PayPal My Account page. The last item is 'Add Funds from Money Pack.' Click on that menu item. You will go to a Green Dot-MoneyPack PayPal page.
6. Enter your MoneyPack number and the security code on the web page to deposit the MoneyPack funds into your PayPal account. Wal-Mart MoneyPack purchases have the activation code on the receipt.

How to Make a Payment on PayPal Buyer Credit

1. Apply for PayPal Buyer Credit through the PayPal website. You will be asked to give some basic financial information in order for the company to run a credit check and approve you for a set credit amount. The application process is extremely quick and you will be approved within minutes.
2. Review the terms of your PayPal Buyer Credit agreement. You may be approved for one of PayPal's promotional financing offers. This includes no interest and no payments for a set period of time, anywhere from 3 to 12 months. Different sellers can also offer promotional financing rates through PayPal Buyer Credit.
3. Find vendors that accept PayPal. PayPal is the sole method of payment permitted through eBay. You can pay for your eBay auctions with your PayPal Buyer Credit as well as use the credit for other purchases made from vendors that accept PayPal. PayPal Buyer Credit will appear on your checkout screen as a payment option. Select the option and continue through the normal checkout process.
4. Make your payments to GE Money Back. You will not make payments to PayPal for items bought with PayPal Buyer Credit. GE Money Bank will send you a bill and it's your responsibility to make the minimum payments required to ensure that your account remains in good status.
5. Manage your PayPal Buyer Credit account on the GE Money Bank website. You can check your balance, available credit and recent transactions. You can also opt to receive electronic versions of your bill.