Where can I find details about the account types PayPal offers? (2024)

FAQs

How do you know what type of account you have on PayPal? ›

Log in to paypal.com, click on "Profile" in the top right, then select "Profile and Settings". When the page loads up, click on "My Settings" in the left nav. At the top of the page you should see an account type.

We offer two types of accounts to meet all of your needs, Personal or Business accounts. If you just need to make purchases and send money to family and friends, a Personal account is probably for you. We recommend Business accounts for online merchants who operate under a company or group name.

How to find and use deals on PayPal. PayPal has a "Deals and Offers" section right in the top toolbar of their website.

To view or update your personal information, such as phone number, email address, street address, or language setting, please go to Settings and edit your information.

The account type is called "Checking" similar to calling an account current or savings. The bank is not being checked and should be ready for use once it has been added/confirmed.

Your account is identified by the email address or mobile number that you log in with. To receive funds using your PayPal account, you can ask the sender to send the payment to the confirmed email address or mobile number registered on your PayPal account. You will receive a notification once the payment is sent.

PayPal personal accounts don't allow you to accept many payment methods (e.g., you cannot accept invoice payments) or use many other features available through business accounts. Essentially, a PayPal personal account is perfect for sellers who sell only occasionally or informally.

The offer needs to be used on an eligible payment, which means that the merchant allows their buyers to pay using a PayPal shopping credit. The credit will be automatically used when a purchase is made with a merchant that accepts this type of payment.

Where do I find PayPal secret key? ›

Navigate to "Apps & Credentials," create a new app, and PayPal will generate the Client ID and Secret Key for you. Note: If you have a personal account with PayPal, you'll need to convert it to a business account to generate these codes.

Go to www.paypal.com/businessmanage/preferences/payments. Edit your preferences.

If you already have a PayPal account, log in, and generate your link. If you don't, signup is fast and free. You can also grab your PayPal.Me link from the Profile section in your Account settings.

Log in to your PayPal Business or Premier account. The Summary page is displayed, with the Recent activity table on the right side of the page. By default, the table displays activity for the last 30 days.

Some Personal Information is disclosed to other PayPal account holders as required to complete a payment transaction. This includes your username, profile photo, first and last name, email, and phone number. Other Users in accordance with your account settings.

How do I know what type of PayPal account I have? If there isn't an option to upgrade your account on the left-hand side near the bottom of your interface, you currently have a Business account. If there is an option to upgrade to PayPal Business, you have a Personal account.

Your account is identified by the email address or mobile number that you log in with. To receive funds using your PayPal account, you can ask the sender to send the payment to the confirmed email address or mobile number registered on your PayPal account.

You can find your username via PayPal's desktop website or the app on your Apple or Android phone. Click the cogwheel icon (desktop) or person icon (mobile). This will bring you to your PayPal profile. Check your username underneath your full name, near the top of the screen.

PayPal personal accounts don't allow you to accept many payment methods (e.g., you cannot accept invoice payments) or use many other features available through business accounts. Essentially, a PayPal personal account is perfect for sellers who sell only occasionally or informally.