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How To Open PayPal Account In Nigeria 2023

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PayPal is the world’s number one online money transfer platform and is used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide to send and receive money.

If you have been asking the question, how do I open and verify a PayPal account in Nigeria, this article is for you.

A few years ago PayPal decided to consider and decided to add Nigeria to their list of supported countries that can use PayPal, which means you don’t need any old back doorways to open and run a PayPal account as a Nigerian.

You can now open and verify your PayPal account with very easy procedures. The good news is that you can open a PayPal account yourself and it is free.

How To Open Paypal Account Fast

To open a PayPal account in Nigeria, follow the simple steps below…

 

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  • First thing you do is visit the PayPal Website
  • Click on signup”¦select personal or business
  • Personal will be for your personal debit card and business is for your company debit card (if you have one). I suggest you click personal if this is your first time.
  • After selecting personal, click continue”¦you should see “Nigeria” in the drop-down area, your email address and password.
  • Fill in your email address (doesn’t have to be Gmail or yahoo. It could be @yourcompanyname)
  • Type in your password and make sure it is one you can remember
  • Go to the next page and type other details such as names, date of birth, address and phone number.

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  • Also when filling in your address, make sure that it matches the same address details you filled when you opened a bank account
  • It takes you to a page where you fill in your debit card details
  • Type in your card number, expiry date and the last three digits behind your debit card.
  • Go to your email account and click on verify
  • Voila!! Your account is set up
  • Test it by sending $10 to anyone or to your PayPal account abroad (if you have one)
  • You get debited in naira and you should get an alert from your local bank

How To Link Card To Your Paypal Account

After successfully creating your PayPal account, the next step is to link it with your MasterCard or other supported cards. You can link more than one card to your PayPal account. I actually linked two cards to mine. To do this, follow the simple steps below…

  • Simply login into your Internet banking account using your password and token
  • Choose the “PayPal wallet” in the main tab and click “create PayPal wallet” on the drop-down menu.

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  • Select which cards you wish to link to your PayPal account and which card will be the default card. Try using one card for easy reconciliation
  • Press the button on your online token and confirm accordingly
  • Create a password in the pop-up window that appears.

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  • Click on “Agree and create account”.
  • Go to your registered email account with the bank which confirms that you have created a PayPal account.
  • You are done.

7 Easy Steps To Create Paypal Account In 2023

Are you looking to create a PayPal account in Nigeria for future transactions and online payments? Look no further, as this article will guide you through the simple and quick process of creating a PayPal account in Nigeria.

PayPal is a globally recognized and trusted online payment system that allows individuals and businesses to send and receive money electronically.

With a PayPal account, you can easily and securely make transactions online without the need for physical cash or checks.

Follow these simple steps to create your PayPal account in Nigeria:

Step 1: Visit the PayPal website

Open your preferred web browser and search for the PayPal official website, which is https://www.paypal.com/ng.

Step 2: Click on the “Sign Up” Button

On the top right corner of the PayPal website, you will see a “Sign Up” button. Click on it to create your account.

Step 3: Choose an account type

Next, you will select either a Personal or Business account. A Personal account is ideal for personal use, while a business account is suitable for individuals with a registered company name.

Choose your preferred account type and complete the registration form by filling in your details, including your name, email address, and password.

Step 4: Verify your Email Address

After completing the registration form, you will be redirected to a page to verify your email address by clicking on a confirmation link sent to your email inbox.

Step 5: Link your Bank Account

To complete your account setup, you will need to link your bank account to your PayPal account. This ensures that you can withdraw funds from your PayPal account to your bank account or transfer money to your PayPal account from your bank account.

To link your bank account, provide your bank account details, including your bank name, account number, and bank code.

Step 6: Verify your Bank Account

PayPal will send two small deposits to your linked bank account, which you will need to confirm on the PayPal website to verify ownership of the bank account.

Step 7: Start using your PayPal Account

Congratulations! You have successfully created your PayPal account in Nigeria. You can now start using your PayPal account, fund your account, and make transactions online securely and conveniently.

In conclusion, creating a PayPal account in Nigeria is simple and straightforward by following these steps. Ensure you have all the necessary information and documents required to complete the registration process.

With your PayPal account, you can make online payments and transactions efficiently and securely.

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84 Comments

  1. Hello, thanks for the post.
    I just opened a US PayPal acct here in Nigeria, but I haven’t linked my bank with it.
    I want to know if its possible to use my Nigerian master card to link it, or a Nigerian domiciliary acct.

    Or do I just use payoneer?
    Should increase I use payoneer, how can i receive the money to my Nigerian acct. Help pls.
    Its urgent.
    Thank you!

    • You need a US bank account or US VCC. skype me: altending360

  2. I’m signing up with a platform that only pays via PayPal but it seems PayPal doesn’t allow one to receive payments on Nigeria. Should I just quit signing up or is there any other alternative?

  3. Seriously are these people joking with us

  4. Please, can someone receive money into PayPal account from survey company and use the money to purchase things online? or is this not possible?

  5. Hello, Can Receive payment using PayPal with my dollar acct? Or just sending money is allowed?

  6. u see but the sad news is that paypal doesnt allow nigerians to accept payment. we can only make payments.

    i guess the back door method is still the way

    • What is the back door method

    • What’s the back door please because I can’t still receive money from the PayPal

  7. please help me out have been trying to signup but its asking me to type my date of birth as their format but no format displayed guys pls help me out

    • Trying using Google Chrome if you were using Opera mini. Then, look closely to see the format

  8. Hello sir, am Bartholomew Uhaegbu I want to transfer some money from my account to padre guardian angel massager please thanks

  9. I just used UBA visa card and it linked.. You can use UBA visa card

    • Same here too, but have not yet seen the code

  10. I am not sure,.. but looking at the PayPal accepted country info,.. you will see send and receive,… You can’t withdraw. So am trying to do a review on that.

  11. Hi can I receive payments on my online store here in Nigeria with pay pal?

    • No

  12. I tried linking my diamond credit card, but its giving me same response with the rest.
    Do i need a dollar acct to successfully link it?

    And do you have any idea when PayPal would would start letting Nigerians receive money ?

  13. Due to the foreign transaction ban, our cards are useless, it can’t work on paypal.
    Unless you open a dollar account for this purpose.

  14. You mean, I can’t use PayPal to receive money Here?

    • yes u cant .. ive tried it too. it aint working

  15. gud day i tried to link or add my mastercard to my paypal account but it is showing ‘This card is not accepted. Please use a different card’. pls what do you think i should do? meanwhile this is a mastercard i just applied for some few days back just because of this purpose since my verve card cannot perform the duty

    • Paypal verification/card linking is a big issue these days, However, You may try to use Gtbank mastercard…

  16. (Check your card details and try again).These is the response i got when i tried linking my GT Bank Master card with my Papal Account. Was yours a Dollar Card?

  17. Thanks alot , i was able to set up my paypal due to your support, its highly appreciated

  18. I tried creating a pay pal account with my verve card but the response I get is,”this card is not accepted “.
    And funny enough this card is still intact not yet expired,all code and information correctly entered

  19. If paypal doesn’t receive payment wat alternative can one use to receive

    • Payoneer can be used to receive and make payments… You would even get $25 when you sign up for a payoneer account. Create one using this link

      • please how do i fund my Payoneer master card, tried with no success.

      • Please how does payoneer work. Can you explain more about that?

  20. bro, which bank credit cards did you use. GTB and diamond seem not to be working

    • I actually used GBT earlier. However, I have noticed that GTB and Others are having issues with paypal. You could use your dollar account to link it if you like.

      • I have a Dollar account but the acct has a USD Debit card not a credit card and i tried that too, its still giving the response ” this card is not accepted, try another card” what is to be done???

      • Hello sir, if I open a PayPal in Nigeria and if someone is sending fund to it from Europe, during the transfer will it show Nigeria to the sender or USA… because I noticed even the Nigerian PayPal still deals with USD

        • The fact that its Nigeria paypal doesn’t mean it will be in Naira. It’s usually in USD.

  21. PayPal Nigeria does not receive payments in Nigeria

  23. Hi, Thanks for the write up,this only explains how we can make payment using PayPal but I will like to know if I can use PayPal as a means of receiving payments on my website here in Nigeria, if the answer is Yes then I will appreciate it if you can explain how to go about it. Cheers!

    • For now, you cannot use paypal to receice payment in Nigeria

  24. Hi.. you have a great blog and you’ve done a great Job.

    Im also in Benin so just wondering if we can meet.

    I want to use PayPal to pay for stuff but I can’t seem to figure it out.

    Can you help me pay for it and then I pay you in cash ?

  25. i have been trying to link my gtbank master card but its not going through. pleASE I NEED HELP