How to Set Up a Personal PayPal Account

How to Set Up a Personal PayPal Account
1. Go to PayPal.com and click on sign up on the top of the page. You'll need to choose your account type here. You want to select Personal Account. Click the 'Start Now' button to begin.
2. Enter your personal information and create a password. Read the user agreement and privacy policy and then click 'I Agree, Create My Account' at the bottom of the page. This will take you to a screen where you have to enter your bank account information so that you can send and receive money.
3. Enter your bank name and type of account, checking or savings. Then enter your bank routing number. It is usually the set of numbers at the bottom of your check all the way to the left. Then enter your bank account number. This is usually the set of numbers in the middle on the bottom of your check.
4. Click submit when all of your information has been entered. PayPal will then send you an email to verify your information.
5. Open the email and click on the link they give you. This will take you to an information verification screen. You will have to enter the answers to your security questions here and verify your information. Once completed, you will see a message that says your account has been successfully completed. Congratulations. You are all set to start sending and receiving money through PayPal.