Complete your account setup to send and receive money

Welcome to PayPal! Here’s how to finish your account setup so you can start sending and receiving money.

1. Confirm your email address: Click the link in our confirmation email to confirm you're the owner of the email address. Now you're ready to send money.
2. Link your bank account or card to your PayPal account. When you pay with PayPal, the recipient never sees your financial details.