Online shopping has become increasingly popular, but so has the risk of fraud and identity theft. The good news is that virtual cards and PayPal provide a secure solution to protect you while making online purchases.

A survey by PayPal revealed that 63% of PayPal users who took the survey said they are likely to use PayPal because they don’t want to share personal or financial information and 80% agree they feel more secure using PayPal than sharing their credit or debit card information on a mobile device.

By linking your virtual card to your PayPal account, you'll benefit from the added security and fraud protection. 

If you have a Bitnob virtual dollar card, you might be wondering how you can link your card to your PayPal. Linking your virtual card to your PayPal account is a simple and straightforward process that can be completed in just a few steps. 

By following the steps in this article and verifying your card, you can enjoy the added security and convenience of using a virtual card with PayPal for all your online purchases. 

How to Create a Virtual Card to Link to PayPal

Before linking your Bitnob virtual dollar card to PayPal, let me walk you through how to create a virtual card on Bitnob. First, you need to download the Bitnob app (if you haven’t already). Next, here’s how to create your virtual dollar card:

• Tap on “Cards” on the Quick links section of the homepage
• Click on “Create Card”
• If you’ve not done your KYC, you’ll be requested to complete your KYC.
• Give your card a name.
• Enter the amount you want to fund your card with then tap on “Next - Create Card”. You can top up a minimum of $3 and a maximum of $5000.
• Personalize your card then tap on ‘Next - Confirm your transaction pin’ 
• Enter your transaction pin

Voila! You’ve successfully created your virtual dollar card and funded it. It’s now all set and ready to use. 

How to link Bitnob Virtual Dollar Card to Paypal

Now you have a Bitnob virtual card to link with your PayPal, the next step is to link your virtual card to PayPal. The steps are easy and here’s how to get started:

Step 1: Log into your PayPal account

To begin, you'll need to log into your PayPal account. Go to the PayPal website and enter your email address and password in the login form. If you don't have a PayPal account yet, you'll need to create one by clicking the "Sign Up" button on the login page and following the instructions.

Step 2: Go to the Wallet tab

Once you're logged in, you'll be taken to your PayPal dashboard. Click on the "Wallet" tab at the top of the screen. This will take you to your PayPal wallet, where you can view your current balance, linked cards, and other payment options.

Step 3: Click on "Link a Card"

In your PayPal wallet, you'll see an option to "Link a Card." Click on this button to start the process of linking your Bitnob virtual dollar card to your PayPal account.

Step 4: Select the card type

Next, you'll need to select the type of card you want to link to your PayPal account. Since you're linking the Bitnob virtual dollar card, you'll need to select "Credit or Debit Card" as the card type.

Step 5: Enter your card details

Once you've selected the card type, you'll need to enter your Bitnob virtual card details. This will include the card number, expiration date, and security code. You can get access to these details when you tap on the “Cards” in the Quick Links section of the Bitnob app and then tap on your virtual card. 

You may also be asked to provide the billing address associated with your Bitnob virtual card. The billing address is already provided together with your card details on the Bitnob app. Make sure to double-check the information you enter to avoid any errors.

Step 6: Click on "Link Card"

Once you've entered your card details, click on "Link Card" to proceed. PayPal will then verify your card information and link it to your account.

Step 7: Verify your card

After you've linked your Bitnob virtual card to your PayPal account, you'll need to verify it to ensure that it's a legitimate card. PayPal will do this by charging a small amount to your card and asking you to enter the exact amount charged to verify your card.

To verify your card, you'll need to follow these steps:

1. Check your Bitnob virtual card account to see the exact amount charged by PayPal. The charge will usually be small, typically less than $1.
2. Log into your PayPal account and click on the "Wallet" tab.
3. Find the Bitnob virtual card you just added and click on "Confirm my Card" next to it.
4. Enter the exact amount charged to your Bitnob virtual card by PayPal and click “Confirm.”

PayPal will then verify your Bitnob virtual dollar card and link it to your account. This process can take a few minutes.

Step 8: Start using your Bitnob virtual card with PayPal

Once your Bitnob virtual dollar card is linked to your PayPal account and verified, you can start using it to make purchases online. Simply select your Bitnob virtual card as the payment method during checkout, and PayPal will process the transaction using your linked virtual card.

Wasn’t that really easy? Click here to get started with Bitnob.