1. Adding Money to PayPal From Your Bank Account A classic way to add money to PayPal is by transferring cash straight from your bank.

You can link your debit card or bank account to your PayPal account to withdraw money. However, if you want to add money to your PayPal account from your bank, you'll need to link your account.

Once the money reaches your bank account, go to PayPal > PayPal Balance > Add Money, and select Bank or Debit Card. Select the bank or debit card you want to use, pick the amount, and hit Add Now.

Here’s everything you need to know about using PayPal as a bank account.

Choose “Add Money From Your Bank:” Pick your linked account from the list. Enter the Desired Amount: Let PayPal know how much you want to move.