How to get a paypal account verified

How do I 'Verify' my PayPal account?

How to get a paypal account verified

Written by Squadhelp Admin
Updated over a week ago

PayPal is the first payment method we use to pay our winning Creatives. When you are requesting a payout, you are asked to provide your PayPal email_id Squadhelp will then transfer your winnings to that PayPal account.

In order to protect the integrity of our platform, we require a confirmation that your PayPal account status is 'Verified'. To verify your PayPal account you must log in, and confirm that your account status is 'Verified'.

PayPal follows a specific process to verify accounts by asking for documentation such as bank accounts, or credit card statements. If your account is not verified, you will see it as an "Unverified" status. You can easily change your status to "Verified" by following these steps:

Step 1: Log into your PayPal account. In order to verify your PayPal account in the US, you will need to enter a valid bank account. Sign in to your account, if you are not already 'verified', click the 'Get Verified Link' on the top left of the page.

How to get a paypal account verified

Step 3: Select whether you would like to verify your account by connecting your bank account or a credit/debit card to PayPal.

Once you have you have completed these steps you are Verified. If your account has already been 'Verified', your account status is located below your name.

What if my PayPal account is not verified?

Sign in to your account, if you are not already 'verified', click the 'Get Verified Link' on the top left of the page. Step 3: Select whether you would like to verify your account by connecting your bank account or a credit/debit card to PayPal. Once you have you have completed these steps you are Verified.

How long does it take for a PayPal account to get verified?

Verification for a PayPal account will take around 2 to 3 days. If it takes longer than this, contact PayPal help in your country, for more advice.

Can I use PayPal without being verified?

Yes. Once you've confirmed your email address and your PayPal account is activated, you can start receiving payments without being verified. However, we encourage you to verify your account for added security to your account and to gain more trust with your sellers and buyers.