PayPal: How to confirm your bank account

You can confirm your bank account with PayPal in just a few steps. We explain how this works in this practical tip.

Confirm bank account with PayPal - how it works

1. You will receive an amount of EUR 0.01 three to four working days after adding the PayPal bank account. You will find a code in the purpose.
2. Log in to PayPal.
3. Click on "Don't forget" in the overview and then "Confirm bank account".
4. Enter the amount or code here that PayPal has transferred to you. You can then use your account for online purchases.

You can also create multiple accounts in PayPal. We will show you exactly how this works in the next practical tip.