PayPal: change payment method - how it works

With PayPal you can change your payment method at any time: credit card, direct debit from bank account, transfer and even prepaid top-ups are possible. Here we explain where and how you can change the payment method.

PayPal payment methods: PayPal accepts these methods of payment

• Use PayPal with credit card
• Use PayPal with bank account (direct debit)
• Use PayPal with bank account (bank transfer)
• Use PayPal with prepaid credit
• Get PayPal credit from friends

Change payment method at PayPal

If you have PayPal credit, this will be used first when making a payment. If you have no credit or it is not enough, a different payment method will automatically be used. Here’s how to change your form of payment:

1. First go to the PayPal website and log in with your email address and password.
2. Then click on "E-Börse" at the top of the menu to display all payment methods already stored.
3. Here you can now add new bank accounts and credit cards (see picture). Note that these must be verified before you can pay with them.
4. If you now pay for an order with PayPal, PayPal will suggest a payment method. You can change this by clicking - for example, choose a different bank account.
5. If you have chosen a different bank account about three times, PayPal will remember this and directly suggest the new payment method for the fourth order.

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