🌟 Verifying your PayPal account is an essential step to begin applying to opportunities and receiving incentives in Askable. Please follow the below steps based on the device you're using
💻 Verifying your account on laptop or desktop
💻 Verifying your account on laptop or desktop
Step 1: Log In to Your PayPal Account
Step 2: Link and Confirm Your Bank Account or Credit Card
On the dashboard, click on “Wallet” at the top of the page.
Click on “Link a bank account” or “Link a credit card.”
Enter the required banking information or credit card details, then click “Link Account” or “Link Card.”
Step 3: Confirm Your Bank Account or Credit Card
For Bank Account:
PayPal will make two small deposits (usually less than $1.00 each) into your bank account within 2-3 business days.
Check your bank statement for these deposits.
Return to PayPal, log in, and go to the “Wallet” section.
Click on the linked bank account and enter the exact amounts of the deposits to confirm.
For Credit Card:
PayPal will charge a small amount (refundable) to your card with a unique 4-digit code in the transaction description.
Check your card statement for the code.
Log in to PayPal, go to “Wallet,” click on the linked card, and enter the 4-digit code to confirm.
Step 4: Confirm Your Email Address (if Required)
Go to your PayPal dashboard.
Look for the notification or click on “Settings” (gear icon) at the top right.
Under the “Email” section, find your email address and click “Confirm.”
Check your email inbox for a message from PayPal.
Open the email and click on the confirmation link.
Step 5: Provide Additional Information (If Required)
Sometimes, PayPal may request additional information such as proof of identity or address. If prompted:
Go to the “Resolution Center” from your dashboard.
Upload the requested documents (e.g., government-issued ID, utility bill).
📱 Verifying your account on mobile (PayPal website)
📱 Verifying your account on mobile (PayPal website)
Step 1: Log In to Your PayPal Account
Open your mobile browser and go to www.paypal.com.
Step 2: Link and Confirm Your Bank Account or Credit Card
Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.
Select “Wallet” from the menu options.
Tap “Link a bank account” or “Link a credit card.”
Enter the required banking information or credit card details, then tap “Link Account” or “Link Card.”
Step 3: Confirm Your Bank Account or Credit Card
For Bank Account:
PayPal will make two small deposits (usually less than $1.00 each) into your bank account within 2-3 business days.
Check your bank statement using your mobile banking app or online banking.
Return to the PayPal mobile site, log in, and go to the “Wallet” section.
Tap on your linked bank account and enter the exact amounts of the deposits to confirm.
For Credit Card:
PayPal will charge a small amount (refundable) to your card with a unique 4-digit code in the transaction description.
Check your card statement through your mobile banking app.
Log in to PayPal on your mobile browser, go to “Wallet,” tap on the linked card, and enter the 4-digit code to confirm.
Step 4: Confirm Your Email Address (If Required)
Tap the menu icon and select “Settings” (gear icon).
Under the “Email” section, find your email address and tap “Confirm.”
Check your email inbox for a message from PayPal.
Open the email and tap the confirmation link.
Step 5: Provide Additional Information (If Required)
Sometimes, PayPal may request additional information such as proof of identity or address. If prompted:
Tap the menu icon and select “Resolution Centre”
Upload the requested documents (e.g., government-issued ID, utility bill) directly through the mobile website.
📲 Verifying your account on mobile (PayPal app)
📲 Verifying your account on mobile (PayPal app)
Step 1: Log In to Your PayPal Account
Step 2: Link and Confirm Your Bank Account or Credit Card
Tap the wallet icon at the bottom of the screen.
Select “Link a Bank Account” or “Link a Credit Card.”
Enter the required banking information or credit card details, then tap “Link” to proceed.
Step 3: Confirm Your Bank Account or Credit Card
For Bank Account:
PayPal will make two small deposits (usually less than $1.00 each) into your bank account within 2-3 business days.
Check your bank statement using your banking app.
Return to the PayPal app, tap the wallet icon, and select your linked bank account.
Enter the exact amounts of the deposits to confirm your bank account.
For Credit Card:
PayPal will charge a small amount (refundable) to your card with a unique 4-digit code in the transaction description.
Check your card statement through your banking app.
Open the PayPal app, tap the wallet icon, select your linked card, and enter the 4-digit code to confirm.
Step 4: Confirm Your Email Address (If Required)
Tap the settings icon (gear icon) in the top right corner of the app.
Under the “Email” section, find your email address and tap “Confirm Email.”
Check your email inbox for a message from PayPal.
Open the email and tap the confirmation link.
Step 5: Provide Additional Information (If Required)
Sometimes, PayPal may request additional information such as proof of identity or address. If prompted:
Tap the menu icon (three lines) in the top left corner.
Select “Resolution Center.”
Upload the requested documents (e.g., government-issued ID, utility bill) directly through the app.
🚨 For more assistance, visit PayPal Help Center or contact PayPal customer support directly.