PayPal Prepaid Card_ Different methods to activate
                     PayPal Prepaid Card: Different 
methods to activate
PayPal credit card is a good option for the people who are looking for a 
card without monthly charge and credit check. You should activate it 
before you start using it. For this you should go to the PayPal website or 
its application and follow the procedures written in that to activate your 
card. For this, you have to give your card’s security code, expiration 
date, and number which are present on your card. This guide explains 
all steps related to PayPal Prepaid Card activation
How to activate your PayPal Cash Card?
The PayPal prepaid card can be bought from any retailer shop and keep in mind that 
There should be a minimum initial value $10 or $20  and the maximum would be $500.
There are three ways to activate your Prepaid PayPal card
These are:
1. Through the mobile app
2. Through the official PayPal website 
3. Through a Call to PayPal customer support.
You can choose any of these method.
2. Through mobile app
This is the simple way to activate your PayPal prepaid cash Card account.
The steps are:
1. Download the PayPal mobile application on your phone.
2. Click on a wallet.
3. Select your PayPal cash card.
4. Then enter the necessary information such as your security number and 
your card number.
5. Then, click on the option 'activate card'
Once the card is activated, you can use your card based on your cash 
balance.
2. Through the official PayPal website 
The steps are:
1. Go to www.paypal.com/activatecard and login to your PayPal 
account.
2. Once you have logged in, you'll be directed to enter the card's 
expiration date which is present on the back of the card.
3. After that click on ‘Activate card button’
4. Then you will be prompted to a new window to create a pin. 
Create a PIN number of four digit for your card and click "Create 
PIN.".
There are another method also to activate the card
1. Open your web browser and go to paypal.com and login to your account
2.On the right down side you can see activate your card account option. Click on it.
3. Now enter your all card number details correctly to continue. 
4. Enter the security pin or CVV number present at the back of your card. 
5. Click on the continue tab. After that verify your identity.
6. After that, you need to create a 4-digit pin and click on the continue tab.
Follow all the given instructions carefully to finish the activation process. 
3. Through a call to PayPal customer support
It is an offline method and this method is suitable for those who do not have 
access to a mobile, PC, or internet. Dial the contact number 1-800-314-8298 and 
you can reach customer executive support and they will help you to activate the 
card. Just answer the question they will ask such as name, date of birth and 
address to verify your identity.
Can I Activate my PayPal prepaid card without social security number (SSN)?
It is important to have a social security number (SSN) to activate 
your card. But it depends on the situation. 
For example, If you are using the card for sending and receiving 
cash, then you may need to use a social security number.
If you are using PayPal prepaid MasterCard just as a gift card, then 
it is not necessary to use SSN.
Conclusion
You can activate your PayPal card account by any of the 
methods discussed in this article. You can activate it through a 
mobile app, official website or by calling the customer care 
executive. Once the activation process completes, you can start 
the transaction process.