PayPal: Add bank account - so it'll work

With PayPal you can easily pay with your email address. To do this, you must first add a bank account. We'll show you how in our practical tip.

Deposit a bank account with PayPal

1. First log in to PayPal with your email address and password.
2. Now scroll down and click on "bank accounts and credit cards" on the left side.
3. Click "Add bank account".
4. Enter your birthday, your account number and your bank code. Alternatively, you can use the new system by clicking on "Enter IBAN".
5. Now click on "Next". The account is now stored in your PayPal account.
6. You still have to agree to the direct debit. To do this, click on your bank account and then on "Complete setup".
7. Read the SEPA direct debit agreement and click "Accept".

In our next practical tip, we will show you whether PayPal is secure.