quick paypal question

[Grimmauld]

so my friend owes me money and is sending me some money to my paypal. my paypal is NOT linked to a bank account OR a credit card. can i use the money to buy something online through paypal WITHOUT having a linked bank account/credit card?

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[scottish]

depends on the place

Some places require you have bank/credit card

If you send money directly to someone then you won't need too, and I'd assume some places won't require anything linked to it.

[Kieran]

You would be able to anywhere that allows Paypal but only for an amount equal to or less than your Paypal account contains.

[David]

yeah most places require an activated credit card/bank account. bit of a pisstake but security i guess.

[Swearwolf]

no you dont really. i use mine on ebay and its not got a card or acc linked to it, just when people pay me into it i can spend it