Paypal card, how does it work?

@Arieles (2473)
United States
January 2, 2013 8:54am CST
Does anyone have a paypal card? Could you tell me how it works? I've seen paypal cards for sale like any regular gift card, but I don't know how it works. Do you have to enter a code? Can you use it like a regular gift card? Thanks
2 responses
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
3 Jan 13
Well, I have a PayPal debit card that was issued in my name from PayPal. With particular type of card, I am able to use it the same way that I would use a card that was issued by my bank. I am able to use it to make debit purchases with cash back and I am also able to use it like a credit card as long as I have adequate funds in my PayPal account. If you were to by a PayPal stored value card, I would assume that this particular type of card would be used the same way that you would use any of the other stored value cards that you can buy at the store.
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@Arieles (2473)
• United States
3 Jan 13
Okay, this is exactly what I want. How did you get the money to the card? Or did you request a card from paypal? Maybe I should call them tomorrow, and see what I need to do to get a card. Thank you for the response.
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@saundyl (9783)
• Canada
2 Jan 13
Theres two types... a paypal "gift card" like what you get from something like swagbucks...which you request and it applies directly to your account like a payment from mylot does. My understanding is that there aren't gift cards to purchase and give people to apply to their accounts but you can transfer money like sending a payment. There is also the Paypal debit card. Which From what i understand you need to have a premium or business paypal account. (it might be Premier) The account needs to be linked to either a visa or a bank account and you request the debit card through paypal. This card draws on funds you have in paypal as well as funds through visa or your bank account if there isnt enough in the paypal account.
@ladynetz (968)
• Canada
2 Jan 13
I agree with you. I do have a paypal account that I receive the money from this site, and I find it's really good to posess a PayPal account. Transactions are easy, fast and secure.
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@Arieles (2473)
• United States
3 Jan 13
Of course I have a personal pay pal account. I was just curious because I have seen these cards for purchase at various stores and kmart and other stores will accept a payppal debit card. I thought there was some way you could transfer the money onto your card just like a regular debit card. Thank you both for your repsonses.
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@saundyl (9783)
• Canada
11 Jan 13
Thats neat to know. i havent seen them for purchase around here!