How Do I Set Up My Account So I Can Receive Money

Here's how you open a Personal or Premier account:

1. Click Sign Up at the top of the page.
2. Select your country or region.
3. Choose which account type you want and click Get Started.
4. Enter your information, including your full email address, and choose a password (it must contain at least 8 characters and is case sensitive). You will need these to log in to your PayPal account.
5. Click Agree and Create Account.

Here's how you open a PayPal Business account:

1. Click Sign Up at the top of the page.
2. Select your country or region.
3. Under the Business section, click Get Started.
4. Select a payment solution and click Continue.
5. Follow the instructions based on the payment solution you’ve selected.
6. Once you have set up your account, click My Business Setup in the banner over your PayPal balance.
7. Choose the section where you want to begin and click Start Now.

For someone to send you money, all they have to do is go to PayPal, click on Send Money and type in your PayPal account's email address.