Here are the steps to open a PayPal account.
How to open a PayPal account
1. Sign up for an account by visiting the PayPal website and clicking the “Sign Up†link located at the top-right portion of the page.
2. Choose the PayPal Account Type applicable to you. First, select the Country or Region where you live.
Choosing your country from the drop-down menu opens a page that shows three PayPal account types.
Personal Account is obviously for personal purposes while Premier Account and Business Account are merchant accounts used for online businesses.
Unless you are sure you want and need a Premier or Business Account, I suggest you choose Personal Account first. You can upgrade to Premier or Business Account anytime, but cannot revert to Personal Account once upgraded.
Confirm your “Language Preference†then click the “Continue†button.
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.
3. Fill up the Account Sign Up Form. Completely and correctly fill in the sections “PayPal Account Owner Contact Information,†“PayPal Account Login,†“Password Recovery,†and “Security Measures†then click the “Sign Up†button at the bottom.
4. You’re almost there! You are now asked to verify your account by adding a credit or debit card. You may choose to add one at this stage or skip this step and move on to the next by clicking the “Cancel†button. Remember, though, that adding a card and enrolling in the Verification Program are necessary to be eligible to withdraw PayPal funds.
5. Almost done! In order to complete the registration, confirm your email address. Do this by checking your inbox for a PayPal email then click the confirmation link there. You may also choose to confirm your email address later by clicking “Continue†in this page.
6. Hurray! You now have your own PayPal account. The Personal Account Overview page will contain your name, email address, and account status.
How to open a PayPal account
1. Sign up for an account by visiting the PayPal website and clicking the “Sign Up†link located at the top-right portion of the page.
2. Choose the PayPal Account Type applicable to you. First, select the Country or Region where you live.
Choosing your country from the drop-down menu opens a page that shows three PayPal account types.
Personal Account is obviously for personal purposes while Premier Account and Business Account are merchant accounts used for online businesses.
Unless you are sure you want and need a Premier or Business Account, I suggest you choose Personal Account first. You can upgrade to Premier or Business Account anytime, but cannot revert to Personal Account once upgraded.
Confirm your “Language Preference†then click the “Continue†button.
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.
3. Fill up the Account Sign Up Form. Completely and correctly fill in the sections “PayPal Account Owner Contact Information,†“PayPal Account Login,†“Password Recovery,†and “Security Measures†then click the “Sign Up†button at the bottom.
4. You’re almost there! You are now asked to verify your account by adding a credit or debit card. You may choose to add one at this stage or skip this step and move on to the next by clicking the “Cancel†button. Remember, though, that adding a card and enrolling in the Verification Program are necessary to be eligible to withdraw PayPal funds.
5. Almost done! In order to complete the registration, confirm your email address. Do this by checking your inbox for a PayPal email then click the confirmation link there. You may also choose to confirm your email address later by clicking “Continue†in this page.
6. Hurray! You now have your own PayPal account. The Personal Account Overview page will contain your name, email address, and account status.