How to Activate a PayPal Card

1. Visit the PayPal website. Sign into your PayPal account using your email address and password. Click 'Profile.' Your Profile Summary page will open.
2. Click 'PayPal Debit Card' link under 'Financial Information.' If you do not see the link, click 'My Money' and click 'Update' next to 'PayPal Debit Card.'
3. Click 'Activate Now' under your card. Enter your desired PIN. Choose whether you want to sign up for PayPal Rewards. This can earn you 1 percent back on all credit purchases. You can also elect to link your bank account to the card. Linking your bank account allows you to make purchases even if you don't have the required balance in your PayPal account, because the money comes out of your bank account.