How To Send Money Using an eCheck

1. Ask your recipient to start a PayPal account in order to receive your eCheck. You must have one also.
2. Log into your PayPal account. Click the 'Send Money' tab. Type in the recipient's PayPal address and the amount.
3. Click the 'Personal' tab and choose your purpose for sending the eCheck. It could be as a gift, payment, or other. Select the 'Purchase' tab if you are buying a good or service from the person.
4. Select continue and review the transaction. Go to the 'Payment Method' section and click 'Change' (this is only necessary if you do not already have a checking account listed with your account).
5. On the funding options page click 'Add Bank Account.' Enter your bank routing number and checking account number, then click 'Continue.'
6. Enter a message to the recipient to clarify why you are sending this money. For example 'Payment for rent due 11/1' or just a simple 'Thank you for your services.'
7. Glance over the transaction once more and then select 'Send Money' to complete your transaction. Allow about three to five business days for your eCheck to clear. If you already had a checking account associated with your PayPal account before this transaction, the eCheck may be processed (and cash sent) immediately. You must have a backup credit card listed on the account.