PayPal Explained: A Look at What the Popular Payment Platform Is All About
PayPal is a widely recognized intermediary service that facilitates international payments and money transfers online. It enables users to conveniently make online purchases from abroad and receive payments from overseas, including those sent to Vietnam.
An electronic wallet, akin to Internet Banking services offered by traditional banks, provides a range of functionalities. Users can conveniently transfer funds to another PayPal account, withdraw funds, make online payments if the seller accepts PayPal, and also receive international payments.
PayPal, established in 1998 and based in San Jose, California, USA, is a renowned company founded by Peter Thiel. Specializing in e-commerce services through the Internet, PayPal facilitates money transfers and withdrawals, incurring a fee for these transactions.
Benefits of using PayPal:
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Secure Payment System
We provide an extremely secure payment system for all transactions.
- We provide a comprehensive and extensive network of systems that are widely utilized across the globe for seamless and efficient operations.
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Secure Transactions for Sellers and Buyers
Our platform ensures a safe environment for both sellers and buyers. One of our key features is the ability to claim your money back if you have been scammed by another account.
- We take pride in delivering exceptional customer service support, ensuring both efficiency and quality. Our team is dedicated to providing timely assistance to meet your needs.
- Please refrain from disclosing sensitive bank account information. When making payments, you have the convenience of not having to enter your international payment card number (such as VISA or Mastercard) each time. This convenience is offered because you provided your PayPal account details during the registration process.
Creating a PayPal Account: Step-by-Step Instructions
There are two steps to register for PayPal: First, you will need to create a VISA card, and then you can proceed to create a PayPal account using your computer.
If you do not have a VISA card, please visit the nearest transaction office or branch of our bank to schedule an appointment with our dedicated support staff, who will assist you in completing the card application process.
To create a PayPal account, please navigate to the PayPal homepage by clicking here.
Step 1: Choose “Quick Sign Up”
Step 2: Choose from two different account options: “Buy with PayPal” for frequent online shoppers and “Get paid with PayPal” for individuals and businesses that regularly receive payments.
If you prefer to make your purchase online and use a personal payment method, simply click on the “Get Started” button located in the “Buy with PayPal” section.
The registration process is available in English only, and there is no support for Vietnamese. If needed, you can find translated instructions below the “Getting Started” section.
Step 3: Account Information
Please use your permanent email address to register for PayPal.
To create a secure password, please ensure that it meets the following criteria:
– Contains a minimum of 8 characters, including both letters and numbers.
– Additionally, it should include at least 1 special character in order to further enhance its security.
Please click on the “Continue” button after you have finished.
Step 4: Fill in your personal information
To create an account, please follow these steps:
1. Enter the required information in item 10.
2. Tick the empty box in section 11 to agree to the terms.
3. In item 12, select “Agree and create account” to complete the account creation process.
Step 5: Provide your VISA card details.
If you do not have a VISA card, please select the option “I will make a card later”.
“If you are already in possession of a VISA card, kindly provide the necessary details and proceed by clicking on the button labeled ‘Link card’.”
- Please provide your credit card number.
- The expiration date refers to the specific time at which your card becomes invalid. It is prominently displayed on the front of your card.
- The Card Security Code (CSC) is a three-digit security code located on the back of a credit card.
Once you have completed the five steps mentioned above, your account creation process is essentially finished. However, in order to ensure the security of your account when using its features and conducting transactions, you will need to verify your account.
How to Verify Your PayPal Account: 3 Steps
- Step 1: Open the email associated with your PayPal account.
- Click “Yes, this is my email” to verify your account.
Step 2: Access the My PayPal interface and navigate to the Wallet or Bank Accounts and cards section. From there, you can initiate the VISA card authentication process.
Step 3: Choose Credit Cards from the options provided.
Step 4: Please ensure to select the option labeled Confirm Credit Card.
After clicking, PayPal will send you a message containing a four-digit verification code that you must enter to complete the verification process.
Step 5:
To access and enter the 4-digit code numbers, you have two options:
- Check the message received on the registered phone number for the card.
- Contact the bank’s switchboard who provided the VISA card.
Once you have obtained these four numbers, you will be directed back to the PayPal interface to proceed with the confirmation by selecting “Ready to confirm”.
Please enter the 4-digit code provided below in the designated box and then click “Confirm” to verify your VISA card with your PayPal account.
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Please ensure you personally keep your VISA card and PayPal account information confidential to prevent any potential theft of account details.
Please ensure that you only make transactions from reputable websites. Always log directly onto the website through your browser and remember to regularly update your antivirus software to protect your computer from potential code poison attacks.
Please ensure that the provided PayPal registration information is accurate and true. It is important to provide correct personal information including your bank card details, email address, and registered phone number. Additionally, please note that the account name used in PayPal must match the name on the bank card.
Please be cautious of phishing websites that attempt to steal personal information, as well as fraudulent emails and SMS messages that may contain links or attachments requesting the update of personal or financial information, or the confirmation of passwords.
Avoid engaging in suspicious transactions to prevent your PayPal account from being restricted, which can result in the freezing of your account or limitations on sending, receiving, withdrawing, or paying funds. For a comprehensive list of activities that are considered fraudulent, please click here.
Please follow the instructions above to create your PayPal account. We are here to assist you in establishing a secure, efficient, and convenient online payment system.