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This wikiHow teaches you how to activate your PayPal Prepaid Mastercard when you’re using a computer.
Steps
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1Go to https://www.paypal-prepaid.com in a web browser. You can activate your card using any web browser on your computer, such as Microsoft Edge, Safari, or Chrome.
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2Click Activate your Card Account here. It’s below the ″Order Your Card″ button.Advertisement
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3Type the card number into the first blank. Don’t include the spaces or dashes. The card number is either 16 or 20 digits long.[1]
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4Type the CVC code into the second blank. This is the 3-digit number on the back of the card.
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5Click Continue. It’s the blue button at the bottom of the page.
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6Fill out the form. You’ll have to provide your name, address, social security number, birth-date, phone number, e-mail address, and PayPal account information (if you’re a PayPal member).
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7Create a 4-digit PIN. This PIN will be required when you make debit purchases with the card.[2]
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8Tap Continue.
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9Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your activation. You can start using your PayPal Prepaid Mastercard immediately upon activation.
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1. Go to https://www.paypal-prepaid.com.
2. Click Activate your Card Account here.
3. Enter the card number and CVC code.
4. Click Continue.
5. Fill out the form.
6. Click Continue.
