Where can I buy a PayPal debit card?
Sarah Martinez
Updated on January 29, 2026
The card will be sold at pharmacies and discount stores, including CVS, Rite Aid, Fred’s, Dollar General, Family Dollar, and others soon. The company says that the PayPal Cash Card will be available beginning today, at 30,000 locations across the U.S., 10,000 of which are Dollar Generals.
Is the PayPal debit card really free?
There is no fee to set up your account and get a card. We don’t charge a monthly fee and no minimum balance is required. We don’t charge for inactivity or limited use of the card. A fee of up to $3.95 will apply when loading cash to your PayPal balance at supported stores.
How can I make a PayPal card?
How to set up a PayPal account
- Visit PayPal’s website and click the Sign-Up button in the top-right corner.
- Select the account type you want — Personal or Business — and click Continue.
- Input your phone number and verify your number.
- Add in your name, email address, and password, and then click Continue.
How can I put money in my PayPal account?
How do I add money to my PayPal account?
- Click Wallet.
- Click Transfer Money.
- Click Add money to your balance.
- Select your bank and enter the amount you want to transfer and click Add.
Do you need a bank account for PayPal?
No, you only need a PayPal Personal account. If you want to transfer the money you receive, just add a bank account to your PayPal account.
Does the PayPal debit card have a monthly fee?
There are no annual or monthly fees associated with the PayPal Cash Card. All fees associated with the card can be viewed on the PayPal Cash Card fees overview site. There are no overdraft fees. The PayPal Cash Card uses money available in your PayPal Cash Plus account.
What documents does PayPal ask for?
Please see the guide below explaining what documents we can or cannot accept. Documents must include information such as first and last name, date of birth, issuance and expiry date, as well as the document ID number. The name on this document must match the name you’ve registered on your PayPal account.
How much money do I have on my PayPal account?
To check your PayPal balance, all you need to do is log into your account. You’ll find your PayPal balance on the left side of your main account page on the website, or on the primary account screen in the mobile app. But in order to carry a balance, you will need to have a Cash or Cash Plus account (most people do).
Where do I go to get a PayPal debit card?
Within your PayPal home screen, select the menu option “Tools” at the top of the screen. Select the option for “All Tools.” You will see a lot of different blocks, so scroll down until you see one for “PayPal debit card” on the left hand side (in row 4). Clicking or tapping this box will take you to the debit card application.
How to reapply for a PayPal debit card?
It almost sounds like you need to reapply for a card. You can do that by following these instructions: Go to the PayPal website and log in to your account. Click “Products & Services” at the top of the page. Click “View All PayPal Products.” Click “PayPal Debit MasterCard®.”
Is the PayPal cash card a credit or debit card?
1The PayPal Cash Card is a debit card linked to your PayPal Cash Plus balance. The PayPal Cash Card is not a credit card. PayPal is not a bank and does not itself take deposits. You will not receive any interest on the funds in your PayPal Cash Plus account.
Do you have to confirm a PayPal debit card?
If you’ve linked your bank account to PayPal, PayPal will give you three options for confirming the account. Your card may or may not need to be verified. Sometimes a card can be confirmed instantly. If you choose only one method of confirmation for your bank account, you will have a monthly cap on how much you can move to your checking account.
