How do I activate my PayPal Debit Card?

Here's how to activate your PayPal Debit Card on the PayPal website:

  1. Go to paypal.com/activatecard.
  2. Log in to your account and enter the required information.
  3. Click Activate Card.

You can also activate your PayPal Debit Card by calling our 24-hour automated activation line and following the steps provided at 1-800-314-8298.

To activate your PayPal Debit Card on the app:

  1. Tap your PayPal Balance.
  2. Select your PayPal Debit Card.
  3. Tap Activate Card.

The PayPal Debit Mastercard® is issued by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. (“Bancorp”) pursuant to a license by Mastercard International Incorporated and may be used everywhere Mastercard is accepted. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. Bancorp is issuer of the Card only and not responsible for the associated accounts or other products, services, or offers from PayPal.

PayPal is a financial technology company, not a bank. The Card is linked to your PayPal Balance account. See PayPal Balance Terms and Conditions.

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