How to Create PayPal Account

Which PayPal Account is Right for You?

A PayPal Personal Account is the right choice if you're a buyer:

• Shop securely on merchant websites and eBay
• Make purchases with your credit card, debit card, or bank account
• Send money to friends, family, or anyone with an email address
• Receive money through bank account payments

Sign up for a PayPal Personal Account

A PayPal Premier Account is the right choice if you're a buyer and a seller:

• Accept credit card, debit card, and bank account payments for low fees
• Use any of PayPal's tools (including Shopping Cart) for free
• Shop securely on merchant websites and eBay
• Make purchases with your credit card, debit card, or bank account
• Send money to friends, family, or anyone with an email address

Note: To sign up for a PayPal Premier Account, you must register for a Personal Account. During sign-up, you'll be asked if you want a Premier Account.

Sign up for a PayPal Premier Account

A PayPal Business Account is the right choice if you're selling as a business:

• Send and receive money as the name of your business
• Accept credit card, debit card, and bank account payments for low fees
• Use any of PayPal's tools (including Shopping Cart) for free
• Shop securely on merchant websites and eBay
• Make purchases with your credit card, debit card, or bank account
• Send money to friends, family, or anyone with an email address

Sign up for a PayPal Business Account

PayPal allows members to have one Personal account and one Premier or Business account. However, each PayPal account must contain a unique email address, bank account, and credit card.