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How do I link a bank account to my PayPal account?

Here's how to link a bank account to your PayPal account:

  1. Click Wallet at the top of the page.
  2. Click Link a bank account.
  3. Follow the instructions on the page to add your bank account.

To link a bank on the app:

  1. Tap image Wallet.
  2. Tap + across from "Banks and cards."
  3. Tap Banks.
  4. Search for your bank or select it from the list.

Link and confirm a bank account instantly

You need to confirm your bank account before you can use it to make payments.

You can confirm your bank account instantly by entering your bank login details. We’ll use a third-party provider to confirm your bank account details and to check your balance and transactions as needed, which can help your PayPal payments go through. You can remove these permissions in your Settings at any time.

Link and confirm a bank account manually

If you enter your bank account number manually, we’ll prompt you to confirm this bank account. Within 3 business days, check your bank statement for 2 small deposits (of less than $1.00 CAD) that we sent. You can also contact your bank to find out the exact amounts of these deposits. Then you can enter these amounts into your PayPal account to finish confirming this bank account.

Learn how to confirm your bank account.  

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