Wednesday, July 24, 2013
How to Cancel a PayPal Money Request
1. Log in to your PayPal account, using your personal email address and password.
2. Scroll to the bottom of your personal PayPal account homepage.
3. Click 'Cancel' button next to the person's name whom you requested money for via PayPal.
4. Read the message on the subsequent page.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the Cancel page.
6. Check the box at the bottom of the Cancel page if you do not want to send a Cancellation Notification to the party. If you would like a notice to be sent, leave the box unchecked.
7. Click the 'Cancel' button on the page. The PayPal Money Request has been canceled.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
How to Find Your PayPal Account
How to Find Your PayPal Account
1. Access the official PayPal website (see Resources). On the home page, you will see two data forms in the left region of page when it loads.
2. Click on the 'Email Address' and/or 'Password' link to retrieve which portion of information you have replaced. You will be prompted to enter your name, zip code, phone contact, bank account information, if applicable, to retrieve the email address that is active for your login address. If you have misplaced your password, simply enter your email address and your password will be sent to that address.
3. Open your email acount to retrieve your password. You will see an email in your inbox from PayPal's automated service. Click on the email and access the link that will be displayed in the email to reset your password. A PayPal popup window will appear and you will be prompted to enter a new password in the designated data forms that will be provided. Select the 'Save' option to update your account information. You will then be redirected to the PayPal homepage.
4. Enter your login information in the email address and paypal password data forms. Click on the yellow 'Login' button to access your account portal. When the page loads, you will see two navigation menus. One menu will be horizontal and the other will be vertical.
5. Click on the 'Edit Profile' link that can be found directly below the horizontal navigation menu. When this link loads, all of your internal account information and functionalities will be visible and accessible for review and alteration.
How to Substitute a Home Address With Paypal
How to Substitute a Home Address With PayPal
1. Access your PayPal account. Log in to PayPal; your account overview page will appear on the computer screen. The account overview will include the recent activity on your account and an updated balance in your account.
2. Click 'Profile.' The Profile button is located in the upper-right corner of the page. A drop-down list will appear. Click 'add or edit street address.' You can have 30 addresses associated with your account. Once the page is loaded, you will see the current address or addresses you have on file with PayPal.
3. Click 'Add' in the bottom right corner. This allows you to add an additional address. The new page will tell you how many addresses you currently have on file. Fill in the information for the substitute address. Click 'Save.'
4. Click 'Make Home.' After you save the address, the page will load with your list of current addresses, including the new address. Click the circle to the left of the substitute or new address. Now click 'Make Home' and the new address will become your home address.
5. Enter a credit card. If you wish to associate a credit card with the new home address, make sure your credit card has the same address. Simply click the edit button for the new address. When the page appears, click 'Profile' and 'Add or Edit Credit Card.'
How to Send Money With Google
1. Go to Checkout.Google.com and click on "Sign Up." Enter the requested information, including your credit card information. Click the button "Create my account. Time to shop!" You will receive an e-mail confirmation with your new account information and a link to activate your new account.
2. Click the link located in your e-mail confirmation to activate your Google Checkout account. You need an active account to make a funds transfer and receive a funds transfer request or invoice from the person you want to send money to.
3. Log on to your Google Checkout account with your account information from Step 1. Verify that your account is active and your payment information is accurate. If your account is active, you will see your name address listed in the upper-left corner, followed by your credit card information.
4. Direct the person you wish to send money to to create a Google Checkout account and then a seller's account. A business name is required, but he can use his given name as the business name.
5. Direct the intended recipient of the funds to log on to the Google Checkout account he created in Step 4.
6. Instruct him to click the "Tools" tab and then click "Send an invoice." He should enter your name and email address and the amount of money he is requesting you to send, then click "Send invoice email."
7. Open the e-mail invoice from Google Checkout. Click the link "Pay now through Google Checkout."
8. Log on to your Google Checkout account and confirm the transfer of funds. The intended recipient will automatically receive the funds from your Google Checkout account.
How to Use PayPal at an ATM
1. Obtain a PayPal Debit Card. Sign into your PayPal account. Select 'Products and Services' and click on the 'PayPal Debit Card' link. You will need to verify your account, upgrade to a Premier or Business account, as well as fill out a short form to confirm your address. Make sure you have an additional credit card linked to your account for this purpose. Teens who open a Student Account with the help of their parents will have automatically applied for a Student Card as part of the package.
2. Activate your PayPal Debit Card by clicking the 'Profile' link on your account page. Click 'PayPal Debit Card,' select 'Activate Now' and follow the directions. Activate your Student Card by clicking 'Account Permissions' on your account page and following the directions.
3. Bring your PayPal Debit or Student Card to an ATM. Swipe your card or insert it into the machine. Enter your 4-digit pin number. When asked which account you would like to use, select 'Checking.' Enter the amount you would like to withdraw and confirm to complete the transaction. The funds will be deducted from your PayPal account.
How to Transfer a Gift Card to a Bank Account
1. Activate your gift card online. This allows you to purchase items online. You can activate your card by calling the number on the back of the card and following the instructions or visiting Giftcards.com to activate your card electronically.
2. Sign up for a Paypal account. You will be asked to fill out your important details and add your bank account details. To verify that it is your bank account, Paypal will deposit a small amount of money into your bank account within a few days. You must check your bank account statement and return to the Paypal site to input the amount deposited into your account. This will verify your bank account.
3. Add a credit card to your bank account by choosing “Add funds” at the top of the Paypal homepage once you are logged in. Add the amount that is on the gift card.
4. Click on “Transfer Funds” at the top of the Paypal homepage and transfer the amount on the gift card into your bank account. It will take three to five days before the funds arrive in your bank account.
How to Apply for a PayPal Credit Card
Apply for a PayPal Credit Card
1. Familiarize yourself with the benefits of the PayPal Plus credit card. It's a Mastercard created specifically for PayPal members and offers additional protection on purchases beyond that of a traditional PayPal account, including zero liability for proven unauthorized charges. Additionally, you won't have to pay an annual fee.
2. Learn the difference between a PayPal credit card and PayPal buyer credit. A PayPal credit card is a material card that can be used just like any other, while buyer credit is a credit account that allows buyers to make monthly payments on their PayPal balance.
3. Know your credit history and credit score. It's recommended that your credit score be at least 675 to apply and be approved for the PayPal Plus Card. However, if your credit card application is declined, PayPal will automatically consider your information for the buyer credit program.
4. Create a PayPal account or log in to your existing account. On the 'Account Overview' page, click the 'PayPal Plus Credit Card' link. Alternatively, you can click the 'PlusCard' link that can be found at the bottom of any PayPal page.
5. Read the information thoroughly. The initial page gives you the option to compare products as well as read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section and the Terms and Conditions of the card. The 'Terms and Conditions' section includes important information about finance charges and the issuing financial institution.
6. Print a copy of the 'Terms and Conditions' section for your records, using the provided 'Print a Copy' link.
7. Click one of the many 'Apply Now' links to get to the application form. Your name, email address and home address will already be filled in based on your account preferences.
8. Confirm that the contact information PayPal has provided is correct and decide whether you want to be enrolled in the 'Account Security' program.
9. Agree to the Terms and Conditions of the card, submit your application and wait the required 30 seconds to see whether or not you have been approved.
10. Begin using the credit line even before you receive your card in the mail. PayPal will immediately add it as a funding source to your account.
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